The Blunt Truth

JULY 4, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. A bipartisan group of Senators has introduced a bill that would promote marijuana and CBD research. Nydia Velázquez recently introduced a bill that would allow cannabusinesses to get SBA loans.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. California may beat the FDA to the punch on CBD laws, as a bill allowing the use of CBD in food, drugs and cosmetics is making its way through the legislature. It enjoys bipartisan support and is expected to pass.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

Three cannabis reform bills reintroduced in Congress. Florida Senate passes smokable medical marijuana bill. TALLAHASSEE – Florida lawmakers Thursday took a major step toward repealing the state’s ban on smokable medical marijuana, signaling an early victory in the legislative session for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Legislation that would protect banks who provide services to medical marijuana businesses has been passed by the full West Virginia House of Delegates. House Bill 2538 was overwhelmingly approved by the House, with 89 members voting in favor and just seven voting in opposition.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 7, 2021

But since then, the United States has argued over whether or not this plant is legal to consume or even grow. But where is it legal to grow hemp? There are actually a few places in the United States, where it’s legal, but keep reading to find out everything you need to know about how to legally grow hemp!

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. It’s a fairly straight forward plan under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 31, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. One of the states we thought might legalize in the near future was Illinois. The Cook County state’s attorney has come out in favor of cannabis legalization and the expunging of misdemeanor offenses.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Act 68 , which revised the state laws to align with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. million acres dispersed across the United States.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Links to each of these posts are available below.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 21, 2021

Weed sessions started before dawn in the East Coast time zones and went on after dark in the West. East Coasters started celebrating at 4:20 am, or 1:20 am PST, and legal stores opened after dawn. Maine enjoyed its first legal sales of 420 ever. Doors opened at 8 am on the West Coast Tuesday and the masked crowds were ready.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JANUARY 3, 2019

With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill (also called the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018), hemp or cannabis sativa has essentially become legal on the federal level, but there are still significant rules and regulations associated with hemp cultivation, processing, and distribution. This is great news, right!

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

First introduced in both chambers of Congress in 2017, re-introduced in the House in March of 2019, and amended this past June, the SAFE Banking Act has garnered bipartisan support as a necessary solution to the dilemma created by conflicting federal and state cannabis law regimes, particularly as it relates to financial service providers.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

But is it legal to buy, sell, and produce them? In the December 2018 Farm Bill, the federal government removed CBD (and industrial hemp and all cannabis derivatives with less than 0.3% Federal Farm Bill Removes Hemp and CBD from the Controlled Substances Act. The answer may depend on where you are.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 17, 2021

With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. Industry stakeholders disagree over if it is federally legal and whether it presents a market opportunity for hemp and cannabis businesses.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. Industry stakeholders disagree over if it is federally legal and whether it presents a market opportunity for hemp and cannabis businesses.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JANUARY 3, 2019

With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill (also called the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018), hemp or cannabis sativa has essentially become legal on the federal level, but there are still significant rules and regulations associated with hemp cultivation, processing, and distribution. This is great news, right!

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. Industry stakeholders disagree over if it is federally legal and whether it presents a market opportunity for hemp and cannabis businesses.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. The bill awaits action by Governor Lou Leon Guerrero (D).

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 19, 2019

Medical marijuana sales in Arizona up 41% in 2018, report says. Arkansas has issued its first six licenses for companies to sell medical marijuana in the state. Florida Will Announce Legalization Of Medical Cannabis Flower. Marijuana Legalization Will Be A Top Priority For Hawaii Legislature In 2019. Forbes Report.”

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news this week is that Alabama is considering a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. In Pennsylvania, a recreational cannabis bil l was introduced this week by Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

Bills were introduced in Congress to allow for interstate cannabis commerce and to end the practice of deporting and denying citizenship to immigrants engaged in cannabis-related activities. The US Department of Agriculture is aiming to publish federal rules for legal hemp production by August 1. Eric Berlin. Joanne Caceres.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Lawmakers called on President Biden to grant clemency to those incarcerated for non-violent marijuana crimes. Several governors called on Congress to pass a marijuana banking bill. republican cannabis bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Over 60 cannabis-related bills were signed into law in states across the country. Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Fresh Toast reports… But, well, there is Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. As we mentioned before, Democrats need every vote they can get to accomplish their objective — to oppose the filibuster, to pass a cannabis reform bill, to do anything at all. Joe Manchin has become the new Mitch McConnell.

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