Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

The new rule prohibits: Marketing that appeals to children, including certain wording and imagery (as defined by Florida law). These changes reflect the states efforts to regulate hemp products more strictly while maintaining consumer safety standards. Branding that mimics illicit substances or drug paraphernalia.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Both panelists discussed the dos and don’ts of selling and distributing CBD products in interstate commerce and stressed the importance of complying with the CBD laws of each state in which a product is sold. This was music to my ears! certificate of analysis. FDA Warning Statement. No Medical or Health Claims.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Last Thursday, a collation of twenty-six House members sent a letter to the FDA, urging the agency to develop a path for the lawful marketing of Hemp-CBD products. The spending reports mandates the FDA to clear a path for the lawful marketing of these products within 120 days. House of Representatives.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also provides discretion to local jurisdictions to prohibit or restrict such businesses. In 2016, California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, by nearly 2 million votes.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australias cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Australian state and territory laws determine whether personal use, possession, and local business activities are permitted.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

We applaud Sephora for leading the way in regulating the industry and hope that the company’s initiative will further pressure the FDA to fulfill its responsibility to ensure the safety of our nation’s cosmetics (among other things) by adopting its own regulations for the sale and marketing of these products.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 22, 2019

As we’ve discussed on the blog previously , the legislation would allow financial institutions to serve state-legal marijuana businesses without fear of federal repercussions. Supporters of the Act have stressed the public-safety concerns that have resulted from the lucrative cannabis industry conducting business on a cash-only basis.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2019

As discussed in this earlier blog post , the SAFE Banking Act aims to prohibit federal regulators from punishing banks and other financial institutions that provide banking services to state-legal marijuana businesses, marijuana-related businesses, and their owners and employees.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Indeed, the Old Continent is composed of 44 countries, 28 of which are member states, that have adopted 24 different languages and apply their own sets of laws and regulations. Different Laws and Regulations. Novel Food Regulations . Therefore, much uncertainty remains regarding the legality and regulation of these products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2022

The law, however, contains a few exceptions. The law also does not cover employees in “safety-sensitive” positions, such as police, security, guards, construction workers, operators of heavy machinery, healthcare workers, caretakers, or gas and power company employees. Blog: Employment Law Spotlight. Todd Lebowitz.

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Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Here are things you need to know about federal marijuana law. Even though it’s technically legal to consume cannabis in over half of the nation, the federal law on marijuana still isn’t budging. Here are the top seven things that you need to know about federal marijuana law! Guess what? Even Washington D.C.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 17, 2022

The bill contains exceptions for safety-sensitive positions and federal government workers. The law stated that ballot initiatives must gather signatures from 5% of residents in each of the state’s counties. As we reported earlier, the government is giving away plants to jump-start those backyard gardens. district of columbia.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

The text of AB 228 is relatively short and would add the following two provisions to the California Health and Safety Code which contain provisions of the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Laws (the “Sherman Laws”): 110611. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates on this and everything else Hemp CBD.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

One of the most frequent questions we receive is whether CBD is a lawful additive in foods. I wrote that AB-228 didn’t go quite far enough under California law to allow CBD, and would have no effect on the FDA’s position—so ultimately it doesn’t look like that version of AB-228 would really change very much in California.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

We try to cover cannabis-related trademark issues thoroughly on this blog, because branding and trademark protection form the most basic foundation for most businesses. The crux of the analysis for any cannabis company’s federal trademark eligibility is whether or not the company sells goods or offers services that comply with federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

“My message to people who choose to consume cannabis is simple: buy from legal sellers whose regulated product is subject to national requirements that are in place to protect you,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “In Learn More: National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health blog post: [link].

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Similar to ketamine, psilocybin has shown great promise in clinical trials for helping to effectively treat depression and PTSD (and we’ve written about psilocybin several times on this blog, including here and here ). Failure to follow these very specific legal directives can lead to immediate criminal liability under federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 26, 2019

Again, the primary concern expressed was that current law forces state-legal businesses to operate on a cash basis, which poses a safety risk, complicates enforcement efforts, and could damage local economies. The [SAFE] Banking Act (H.R.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Below are some of the highlights of the bill. SB-153 would close that gap.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”), the European equivalent of the U.S. This new EFSA guidance will further complicate U.S. CBD companies’ ability to export their products overseas.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. These dispensaries are regulated by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and must adhere to strict guidelines regarding product safety, labeling, and patient education.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

From their blog… Q&A with Mason Marks on New Psychedelics Law and Regulation Initiative. On June 30th, the Petrie-Flom Center announced the launch of a three-year research initiative , the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) , which is supported by a generous grant from the Saisei Foundation.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. [ii] Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv]

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

As we’ve discussed on the blog previously , the SAFE Banking Act would allow financial institutions to serve state-legal marijuana businesses without fear of federal repercussions. Things are looking better and better for expanded cannabis banking prospects. A bill that helps to instill those qualities into the sector is very much needed.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. Product testing and sampling protocols are not uniform across the country, and scientific data supporting the safety and efficacy of these products is under-developed.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2024

Under federal law, cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I substance, severely restricting its availability for research purposes. While early research is promising, more rigorous studies are needed to establish efficacy, safety, and optimal dosing strategies. Need more information about medical marijuana as a treatment?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Amendment were made to the Drugs and Psychotropic Substances law, which permits the import of cannabis seeds and cannabis plants for cultivation purposes, as well as regulating licenses to be issued. The amendment to the drug law was passed with 34 votes in favour and 18 against. “We

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Let’s break down the laws, protections, and what you need to know to safeguard your employment. The Legal Landscape: New Jersey’s MMJ Laws New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has evolved significantly since its inception in 2010 under the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA). The short answer is: It depends.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 22, 2019

On its website in a post modestly titled Everything You Need to Know About CBD , doTERRA provides a part-medical part-legal treatise, complete with embedded video, a PowerPoint presentation, and 24 footnotes to medical journals and federal laws.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The policy did not prohibit the use of legal drugs, but did require employees to advise the employer if such use would “pose[] a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or to others” or “render[] the Employee unable to perform the essential functions of the job.”

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MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

Per California law, patients must meet a set of certain requirements to become eligible to obtain and use marijuana legally with a doctor’s recommendation. However, recreational use has also recently been legalized in California but it remains illegal under federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The California Association of Realtors argues this new statewide rent control law will “impose onerous standards upon small property owners and, in turn, exacerbate the state’s housing crisis.” Accordingly, while the cannabis activities described in Health & Safety Code section 11362.1 Health & Saf.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Specifically, the FSA is giving the CBD industry until March 31, 2021 to submit valid novel food authorization applications to ensure these products meet specific safety standards. Following the March 31, 2021 deadline, only products for which a valid application has been submitted will be allowed to remain on the market.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

And some business owners like to operate without legal or financial safety netsbut they rarely last long. Regulatory Questions Do your states cannabis laws mandate a specific type of entity? The bottom line is this: forming a business entity is an inexpensive and vital foundation for building a strong, credible company.

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