Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Norway’s Alliance for rights-oriented Drug Policies (AROD) says that to vindicate the rights of drug law violators , they will on 11 September 2021, hold a cannabis sale outside Oslo’s police headquarters to protest the abject failure of Norwegian drug reform. Oslo Police HQ. An invitation to cooperate.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2019

Insurance in the cannabis industry is big business, and business owners need to know what policies are available and what those policies cover. Because in insurance policies, like all other business contracts (e.g. Reading and comprehending an insurance policy is extremely taxing.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Yet, public demand for Hemp-CBD pet products may be pushing the market ahead regardless of legal requirements. market, this blog post provides a brief overview of the regulatory framework surrounding Hemp-CBD pet foods. FEDERAL POLICIES. Consequently, the sale and marketing of Hemp-CBD pet foods currently violates FDA policies.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The CDU/CSU has pledged to repeal Germanys quasi-legalization law passed in 2024. Convincing these former traffic-light coalition members to reverse their stance on legalization seems unlikely. The proposal still has a long way to go, but it builds on pilot programs launched in 2023 that study legalization effects in specific Cantons.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

Weedmaps’ announcement follows months of complaints from licensed cannabis businesses of harm caused by Weedmaps’ inclusion of ads for unlicensed companies – namely, that allowing such companies’ product on the site really served to undercut the legal cannabis market.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

From a regulatory perspective, the legal status of CBG products may be less problematic than CBD products. We have explained on this blog that it is illegal to add CBD to many products, in FDA’s view , due to the “drug exclusion rule.” The international legal framework seems promising as well. Why is that? First, some context.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Although the UK recently severed its ties with the European Union, the FSA has opted to align its policy with that of the European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”). 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

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. So as of now, only TTB-approved hemp-infused alcohol beverages seem to be legal and officially “safe” for human consumption.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. ” What Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

New recreational marijuana legalization initiative A new initiative , sponsored by Smart & Safe Florida , aims to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession, purchase, and use for non-medical purposes. Stay tuned for further updates as these legislative efforts progress.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

In the preliminary emails and phone calls, a very common question those lawyers ask is this: “The FDA has stated that it is ‘not legal’ to introduce THC or CBD products into the marketplace. The FDA has taken a “not legal” position on hemp-CBD in consumables through its oft-cited FAQ and elsewhere. What are we are missing?”

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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 ). What are the exact legalities behind ketamine? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to cities and counties.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

From a regulatory perspective, the legal status of hemp CBN products (like CBG products) may be less problematic than CBD products. We have explained on this blog that it is illegal to add CBD to many products, in FDA’s view , due to the “drug exclusion rule.” The international legal framework seems promising as well.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. In the U.S.,

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 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. NYDAM’s policy document linked above does not clearly mention vapes.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2019

Every Saturday, at least for a while, we plan to run a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We will examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

In New Jersey, where the recently legalized adult-use cannabis industry has been estimated to be worth more than $2 billion annually, cannabis operations will be required to consider and address environmental impacts. 22, 2021 to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis in New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on Feb.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2019

During a recent interview with the Brookings Institution, Scott Gottlieb, the departing head of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), explained it would take several years for the agency to come up with rules that would legalize the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp-CBD) in food products, unless Congress steps in.

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Otherside Farms

JUNE 25, 2019

Fast forward, governments across the globe are still adamant on not legalizing the strain. However, all this can change with the legalization of the herb. However, all of this can go away with legalization. Legalization will introduce new markets; a source that government agencies can capitalize on and boost earnings.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The claimant, a licensed occupational therapist, tested positive for marijuana after submitting to a random drug test under the employer’s drug and alcohol testing policy. The Board found, and the court agreed, that the claimant was entitled to benefits because the employer did not prove the claimant violated any company policy.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Yet another federal legalization bill begins its journey. Amazon endorses legal cannabis and stops testing its employees for marijuana. Bad news emerges for legal sales in the District of Columbia.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 28, 2019

Well over half the states in our country have legalized marijuana use for medicinal or recreational purposes. Most of those have only legalized medical marijuana use, but 10 states have legalized it for recreational use, and more are expected to do so. Many are now lobbying to pass a bill legalizing recreational use of the drug.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As you already know if you follow our blog, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has taken the position that CBD-infused foods and dietary supplements cannot be lawfully sold or marketed in the United States. This was music to my ears!

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Most hemp growers dont care When the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing hemp, many growers moved into the ODA system with no intention of growing cannabis for fiber or grain. In an old blog post tracing the evolution of regulated Oregon cannabis, I explained that in 2019 people started to use ODA licenses as cover for diversion .

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2019

The European Union is set to increase the permitted THC levels in legal cannabis products from 0.2 The reforms are part of the EU’s Common Agriculture Policy (CAP); a system of agricultural subsidies and other programs for member nations. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. percent to 0.3

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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. Cannabis businesses operating legally under state and local laws should have the same access to banking and financial services as any other type of business.”

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns. See our recent blog concerning a related Arizona court decision.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Speaking of CBD, Google makes changes to its advertising policies. The three jurisdictions, known collectively as the DMV, have had very different laws as regards cannabis as long as this blog has been around.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 8, 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. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 29, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The legalization bill got a hearing in the Senate. senate legalization bill. However, as we discussed recently on this blog, one of the bill’s provisions would allow cannabis advertising on broadcast TV and radio.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. On April 12, 2021, New Mexico saw the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 15, 2019

We had previously blogged on The Stoned Age: What the CBD Craze Means for Employers and Their Substance Abuse Policies , CBD is Everywhere – But Where Does the FDA Stand? , As noted in our previous blogs, CBD is a recent and largely unregulated industry. Educating employees about CBD and zero tolerance policies.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2019

In the last few weeks, we have received a growing number of inquiries pertaining to the legality of smokable products infused with cannabidiol derived from industrial hemp (“CBD Smokables”), including vape pens and pre-rolled hemp flower joints. This post provides a brief overview of the current legal status of these products.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released a statement, in which the agency clarified that the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill rendered the importation of hemp seeds legal. As we previously explained , the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, hemp seeds, and other derivatives by removing them from the Controlled Substance Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Amazon also announced on Tuesday that it is lobbying Congress in favor of legalizing cannabis at the federal level in part to promote equitable hiring practices. That’s why we strongly believe the time has come to reform the nation’s cannabis policy, and we are committed to helping lead the effort.

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