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Project CBD
MARCH 8, 2019
The California Veterinary Medical Board released a statement in early 2017 reminding veterinarians that state law does not allow for veterinary recommendation of cannabis and if vets recommend or discuss the use of cannabis for their patients, they put their medical licenses at risk.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (“FDCA”) and FDA regulations generally prohibit an article that is approved or investigated as a drug from being an ingredient in food or dietary supplements, unless that article was marketed as a food or dietary supplement prior to being investigated as a drug. Epidiolex contains CBD.
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Cannabis Law Report
JULY 22, 2019
The redirection was likely motivated by the realization that forcing a multi-billion industry to conduct business on a strictly cash basis poses significant national safety issues.The hearing intends to explore public safety, among other concerns, by discussing the pending Secure and Fair Enforcement (“SAFE”) Banking Act. It’s an $8.3
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
While the court declined to dismiss the action in its entirety (citing relevant state law that may still be considered on the merits), the court’s decision to stay—or postpone—the case under the primary jurisdiction doctrine, determined that FDA, and not the courts, should regulate CBD products, including what constitutes proper labeling.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 6, 2019
CBD is safe to use for human and animal consumption), and the issue of including CBD as a food ingredient/additive or dietary supplement under California state law will be resolved. That said, to ensure consumer safety, CDPH needs regulatory authority over processors of hemp like all other food manufacturers.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Specifically, the bill proposes to make it unlawful for an employer to take adverse action against an applicant or employee who is a qualified patient using medical marijuana consistent with state law, unless the position held or sought is one involving “safety-sensitive job duties.”
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Ultimately, while the 2018 Farm Bill clarified that hemp is not a controlled substance – and the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) has no authority over it – the legislation did not resolve lingering questions related to federal food and drug regulations which protect consumer safety, as overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).
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