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The Rise of Hemp Litigation and the Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine

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Before 1937, industrial hemp was legal and used for clothing, paper, rope, and fuel. Hemp was grown by our forefathers—even required of early colonists. plant illegal, including hemp, a sturdy low THC variety. THC is the only compound in the cannabis plant that causes a euphoric sensation. The Background.

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Hemp CBD Q&A – A Few More Questions and Answers

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On September 17, I , along with my colleagues, Griffen Thorne and Vince Sliwoski , held a webinar entitled “Hemp CBD Q&A,” a recording of which is available on our blog. Does any state have a model law(s) governing the licensing of in-state hemp processors? THC level on a dry weight basis is at risk of criminal liability.

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How to Get a Credit Union Account for Your Hemp Business

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Commercial marijuana activity remains a federal crime, and the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) generally prohibits financial institutions from accepting marijuana-generated dollars. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts.

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

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January proved that there’s always a cannabis angle, no matter what the topic of conversation. In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15).

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US Hemp Roundtable: Statement On The Status of Hemp Derived CBD Under Federal Law

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Hemp Roundtable, Frost Brown Todd, Lexington, KY. Hemp Roundtable, Amin Talati Upadhye, Washington, DC. . Upon the December 20, 2018 signing of the 2018 Farm Bill, the era of hemp prohibition is over. federal law protects the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD. . Jonathan Miller , General Counsel to the U.S.

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Cosmetics, Hemp, and CBD: Legislative and Regulatory Update

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Plus, the USDA just issued an interim rule for hemp production. USDA Issues Proposed Rule for Hemp Production. The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. those with THC levels above 0.3%).

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The Perils of Cannabis Transport Without Legal Advisement

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The commercial regulated cannabis industry, which includes both industrial hemp and marijuana, is in its infancy. As such, transportation and logistics are paramount topics. No one really knows whether the substance Griner was caught with was a derivative of hemp or marijuana. By Robert Hoban.