Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The European Parliament has voted to raise the THC limit for industrial hemp from 0.2% and allow hemp and hemp-derived products to be … Read More. THC limit for hemp to EU farm policy overhaul first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. The post European Parliament votes to add 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It is illegal to possess, sell, or cultivate cannabis for recreational or medical use in Qatar. Possible penalties for cannabis in Qatar. Qatar has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, and cannabis is no exception. No, growing cannabis is illegal in Qatar. Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Ethiopia has a rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes – and a complex relationship with cannabis. Known locally as “dagga” or “chira,” cannabis has deep historical roots in Ethiopia. Is it legal to grow cannabis in Ethiopia?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

PETALING JAYA: Policy issues on the development of the hemp, cannabis, and ketum industry will be raised in the Cabinet, according to the parliamentary caucus on medical cannabis today. More than 40 countries have legalised consumption of cannabis for medicinal purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Hemp and CBD products are widely available on the commercial market after the signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”). The Navy’s prohibition of hemp-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD), was not impacted by the Farm Bill. concentration.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a Cannabis Law Section for attorneys seeking guidance within the emerging market and practice area. NYSBA initiates Cannabis Law Section resource. The decision to convert the Committee on Cannabis Law to a section was approved at the Jan. Bosworth said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2021

The Bend Bulletin reports… A Culver farm is seeking at least $600,000 for a destroyed hemp crop that it claims should be covered under an insurance policy for hay. The Oregon Department of Agriculture considers hemp a form of “forage or feed,” he said.

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The Cannigma

MAY 12, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cannabis laws in Kenya are strict, and the possession, use, and sale of cannabis is illegal. The country has some of the harshest penalties for drug offenses in Africa, with possession of even small amounts of cannabis carrying a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.

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The Cannigma

MAY 29, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cannabis laws in Nicaragua reflect a strict stance on its possession, use, and cultivation. The country has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis, and offenders can face severe legal consequences. Recreational cannabis use is illegal in Nicaragua.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $ACB #GENH –Generation Hemp, Inc., a Dallas/Fort Worth based midstream hemp company (OTCQB: GENH) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, GENH Halcyon Acquisition, LLC (collectively the “Company”), today announced that its Chairman and CEO, Gary C. Generation Hemp Chairman and CEO, Gary C.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Last week, a LinkedIn post by cannabis economist Beau Whitney caught my eye, because Beau said something pretty amazing. He said: “licensed acres in hemp are at pre-farm bill levels.” Before the 2018 Farm Bill, only a few states ran limited “research” pilot programs for hemp. Farm Bill hemp has followed a dizzying arc.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 27, 2019

New Frontier Data say that they recently presented preliminary findings to the Zimbabwean government while working in collaboration with other regulators in the region to finalize what will be the first “rigorous assessments of both risks and opportunities of hemp cultivation in Africa.” Regulation , Hoban Law Group (U.S.).

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The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has a long history of use in the Philippines, and the plant was traditionally used for medicinal and religious purposes. Since then, the Philippines has had a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, and this includes cannabis. Is weed legal in the Philippines?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

Robert Thomas: The Cost of Expanding the Panel of Elemental Contaminants in Cannabis and Hemp Consumer Products by ICP-MS. Imagine you run a cannabis testing lab and have been asked to look at an expanded panel of elemental contaminants … Read More. Latham-London: Cannabis Rethink Sparks PE Interest.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Cannabis advertising has always been a precarious art. From first amendment commercial speech issues to zealous state marketing and promotion regulations to false claim lawsuits , cannabis advertising can go down some dark rabbit holes. But not all cannabis advertising is created equal on Google. Think again.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 2, 2019

Now your cannabis can come along, too. section, the Travel Security Administration clarified that Food and Drug Administration-approved hemp products like certain CBD medications are now allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. Heading out of town?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Hemp Today have written some analysis at. Policy toolkit outlines role for hemp in fighting malnutrition, climate change. Here’s the report in full. SUSTAINABLE_CANNABIS_2021_EN_compressed.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Maryland Hemp Coalition, hemp farmers, and other hemp-related businesses have filed a suit, challenging Maryland’s new recreational cannabis licensing policy, which they say favors only a special handful of businesses. Drug Enforcement Agency defines hemp as cannabis products containing less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

Hemp Roundtable sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf requesting the immediate issue of an enforcement discretion policy for dietary supplements containing hemp-derived CBD and other cannabinoids. Hemp Roundtable looks forward to working with FDA on this.”. Today, the U.S. Read the letter here.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. There is no recreational cannabis in Lithuania, but small possession and personal use are administrative offenses punishable by a fine or community service. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Whitney Economics has announced a partnership with cutting-edge cannabis policy firm Square Root Group, LLC to offer full-scale economic analysis and policy solutions to improve the performance of U.S. and global cannabis marketplaces. . What are the appropriate policy solutions to address these challenges?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Individuals who use medical marijuana in accordance with their state’s licensed programs are nevertheless prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under federal law. 8 Since marijuana’s scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act, the federal government has gone on to define marijuana as a cannabis plant with an excess of 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2022

The task force established by the law has already held two meetings and will meet again on September 7. The Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ final regulation for industrial hemp extracts intended for human consumption and foods containing an industrial hemp extract took effect on August 15.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

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. 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. Emphasis added).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Green Light Law Group write. ODA admitted that the first time they looked at our client’s hemp grower applications was on Monday, July 26, 2021, in response to the temporary restraining order we won for our client the previous Friday requiring ODA to show cause why they had not yet issued the registration.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. Authored By: Samuel B. Johnston, Esq. Samuel B Johnston.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

AB 45 – Industrial Hemp Products. The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy. The UCBA write.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Since 2014, Minnesota has provided applicants and employees with protections if they lawfully use cannabis for medicinal purposes. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In a blow to freedom and democracy, state lawmakers in Texas banned smokeable hemp. In what many consider an equally heinous move, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban smokeable hemp. What’s the hangup with smokable hemp—and what does it mean for people in Texas? Hot Hemp and a History of Cannabis Issues.

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Can hemp end the war between Russia and Ukraine? One, poor Soviet policy from the 1960s gifted Russian-speaking regions to Ukraine. The post Can Hemp End the War? appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. Probably not, as Russia’s claim to Ukrainian territory goes back centuries.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

That is no less true in cannabis and several insurers—at least on West Coast—provide insurance for marijuana businesses as well as hemp. The barriers to purchasing insurance related to hemp, of course, decreased substantially following the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill. Insurance is a key part of any business (or home).

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2023

Press Release Introduced under the Farm Bill, the Free to Grow Act would end the unfair drug felony prohibition for hemp farmers? Washington, March 7, 2023 Today, senior House Agriculture Committee member Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, alongside Representatives David Trone (D-Md.), David Joyce (R-Ohio), and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.),

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Two of our international cannabis lawyers, Vince Sliwoski (business) and Adams Lee (international trade), recently joined the Simply Trade podcast for a lively discussion on the international cannabis trade. For more on the international cannabis trade, check out the following posts: Can I Import Marijuana Seeds to the U.S.?

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submitted a CBD enforcement policy to the White House. We do not yet have the text of that document but we anticipate that it will have a significant impact on hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) products. The post Federal Policy on Hemp CBD Is Taking Shape: What Needs to Be Addressed?

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