MJ Business Attorneys

APRIL 29, 2019

Currently, state and local employees, teachers, and food and commercial workers, among others, are unionized industries in Colorado. The cannabis industry is heavily regulated and the testing programs are unlike the public safety regulations for any commodity in the world.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2022

The move has put many CBD and hemp-related companies across the state in a precarious position at a time when small businesses are barely hanging on as it is. Currently, state regulators want industrial hemp businesses to get their products licensed by the FDA as a drug in order to continue being sold in the state of Minnesota.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2020

. “At a time when nearly 70 percent of all Americans want to end our failed federal policy of blanket cannabis criminalization, it is unfortunate to see so many participants at this hearing advocating largely for business as usual,” said NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri. Witnesses at today’s hearing were: Matthew J.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Citing growth in hemp-related commerce, the NCUA emphasized the need for credit unions to understand the gamut of regulation across jurisdictions in order to lend lawfully to hemp-related businesses. Last , when deciding whether to serve hemp-related businesses, credit unions also need to consider other applicable federal and state laws.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2022

In response to the recent legalization of medical cannabis in the state of Mississippi, the TVA released a public statement pertaining to its federal obligations, suggesting that it would be withholding services from any cannabis-related business. TVA should not discriminate against legal businesses that need utilities.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Earlier this year , the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) began seizing various cannabidiol (“CBD”) products from store shelves. Last Friday, several New York restaurants, bakeries, and bars were forced to stop selling CBD-infused foods and drinks. ” The embargo process consists of identifying, itemizing and removing products.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brazi Bites, pioneer of Latin-inspired, better-for-you, naturally gluten-free foods, today announced La Porteña Foods as the winner of. PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS Read More

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Federal assistance with state expungement programs might be on the table. Advocates of allowing the banking industry to serve cannabis businesses have seen many opportunities to enact legislation come and go. Many states have expungement programs for those convicted of non-violent marijuana crimes. marijuana banking.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2019

The Hemp Center will be based in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and intends to serve “as a research hub connecting faculty and researchers engaged in plant research, food innovation, pharmacy, public health, public policy, business and engineering.” You can read all about it here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Airgraft Debuts its World-First Membership Program and Airgraft 2 Vaporizer. the technology company on a mission to democratize the best possible cannabis experience, today announces the launch of its world-first membership program and breakthrough Airgraft 2 vaporizer system. Airgraft, Inc. ,

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Pharmacies in Georgia to start selling medical cannabis, a tourist destination gets a cannabis lounge, and researchers grapple with the scope of the fast food addiction problem. Currently, Georgia’s medical cannabis program is only available for individuals with physician authorization to treat severe conditions.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

“Opening the application process for businesses looking to be part of the growing hemp industry in New York State is a critical step in the process of expanding our economy and building back better. This exciting opportunity to be a part of the state’s regulated Cannabinoid Hemp Program is great news for farmers and consumers.”.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Hemp as food. That’s what Washington has done with hemp cultivated for food. SB 5719 provided that hemp could be used in food. 0 (5), which reads as follows: The whole hemp plant may be used as food. Washington’s Hemp Plan incorporates some provisions that deviate from the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2019

On February 27, 2019 both the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) provided new insights and guidance related to their proposed regulatory processes for hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. The USDA has started to gather information to begin the process of rulemaking.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

The guidance states, “Cannabis Loan Funds shall be used for ordinary and necessary expenses to start and operate a cannabis business.” All uses of the proceeds must be necessary for the Illinois business, supported by adequate proof of obligation and expenditure, and comply with all requirements of the loan program.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Core Business delivered strong organic growth 13 in H1 2021 (17% year-on-year) despite some of Eurofins’ businesses remaining affected by lockdowns during H1 2021. With organic revenues 13% above H1 2019 in H1 2021, Eurofins’ Core Business is once again leading the TIC industry in terms of organic growth.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The ARC’s Linkage Program promotes national and international research partnerships between researchers and business, industry, community organisations and other publicly funded research agencies; supporting projects with funding of $50,000 to $300,000 per year for two to five years. 67 new research projects totalling $31.7

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the first iteration of its Cannabis Appellations Program (CAP), which sets forth proposed regulations for licensed cultivators to establish appellations of origin (i.e., Collaboration Among Businesses. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

Vermont is giving up on its hemp program less than one year after a state plan for the sector was approved by the U.S. The state’s farmers will operate directly under federal rules beginning next year after the state program, which received the federal farm agency’s approval in late 2021, ends in December 2022. Read full article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

The program’s ninth cohort will receive non-dilutive funding for research and development at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global food demand is anticipated to grow by 60 percent within the next 30 years.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 8, 2019

About a year ago, the California Department of Public Health’s (“CDPH”) released its now-infamous Hemp CBD FAQs , which take the position that Hemp CBD is illegal in basically all foods, beverages, and some other products (but note, there is not a single law or regulation on the books anywhere in the state that takes this position).

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Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 4, 2019

My friends make good-natured jokes about getting a degree in weed,” said DeNoya, one of the first students in a new four-year degree program in medicinal plant chemistry at Northern Michigan University. “I A similar program is being launched at Minot State University in North Dakota this spring. It’s hard work.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 26, 2020

In response, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) continue to aggressively monitor the marketplace and have taken swift enforcement action against those making false or unsubstantiated claims. Hemp Production Remains Relatively Unscathed, Supported by Demand and Federal Programs.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 29, 2019

The pure CBD powder is then resold for use in everything from makeup to smoothies to pet food. To further complicate the issue, states that already have their own hemp programs must have them approved by the U.S. Kentucky and Oregon are big producers of hemp, and much of what they grow is processed in Colorado.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

SC has CBD, FL medical, CA adult-use; this bill allows these differences while protecting kids, vets, businesses and those w serious illness. It would end federal marijuana prohibition while taking specific steps to ensure that businesses in existing state markets can continue to operate unencumbered by changing federal rules.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

The USDA provided clarifying instructions in its September 2018 Instruction on Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp Production for the UDSA’s policy regarding the organic certification of industrial hemp production by certifying agents accredited by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). The certifying agent issues organic certificate.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

Vermont: In late April, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets posted a notice regarding the legality of delta-8 THC. “Is Is the Manufacture of Delta-8-THC or its Use in Hemp Products Permitted under the Vermont Hemp Program? See more Hemp Grower/Cannabis Business Times delta-8 coverage here.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 5, 2019

According to Leafly , the business’ owner saw a serious gap that needed to be addressed regarding a place for safe, legal cannabis consumption. The aim is to make the business feel welcoming and safe. However, most businesses do no not want the drug anywhere near their property, mainly due to fear of federal reprisals.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

Our big news this week is that the American Bar Association asked the Small Business Administration to make marijuana-related companies eligible for relief funds. Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. The Iowa Senate passed a bill making changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. new jersey.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser. News Joint Scholarships will support students attending or wanting to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Oakton College cannabis programs.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2019

Under the 2014 Farm Bill, state departments of agriculture and universities could undertake agricultural pilot programs to permit the cultivation of hemp. At this point, we’ll talk about Washington State, where lawmakers have just overhauled the entire hemp program. Are CBD Food and Drinks Really Not Legal? complicated.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

Rootwurks”), an e-learning, training, and compliance management platform solution designed by the former founder of an industry-leading food compliance and training company, has launched to help cannabis companies maintain regulatory compliance through interactive education and a user-friendly operational toolkit. Read more at .

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Thus HB 4121 contained a myriad of regulatory and law enforcement provisions in respect of hemp, including the creation of a registration program for hemp products. One aspect of this program is a hemp vendor license. And they were there because everyone has long known about the issues highlighted in this weeks report.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Cannabis Council and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation launched the Pathways to the C-Suite Internship program; the program places college seniors and recent college graduates with cannabis executives for mentorship. The program requires students to be U.S. citizens or a have permit to work in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State. The FDA has long maintained that hemp extract (setting aside hemp seed products) is not an approved food ingredient.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2020

PDA has an industrial hemp program that requires participants to submit applications and obtain permits to cultivate hemp in the state. There are fairly robust requirements to get a permit unlike in some other states: owners must undergo federal background checks and submit detailed information about their business in order to get permitted.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 7, 2020

Meanwhile, in the Golden State, the Department of Food and Agriculture released proposed rules for organic cannabis certification. As you all know, marijuana businesses are ineligible for federal stimulus funds. The state allows medical marijuana dispensaries to conduct business, but closed all recreational stores, due to COVID-19.

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