Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. FDA has approved one drug, Epidiolex®, which contains CBD. Cosmetics containing CBD are not subject to this particular provision.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient. Epidiolex contains CBD. According to the WSDA, Hemp-CBD is not approved as a food ingredient.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. CO resident? DE resident?

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. House Bill 324 seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical CBD expansion. GA resident? HI resident?

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. Update : S.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. House Bill 324 seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical CBD expansion. DE resident? GA resident?

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators. Darren Kaplan is an associate attorney at Hoban Law Group in Denver, Colorado.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Lately, cannabidiol (CBD) products have been flooding the market. There’s a CBD product for just about everything, from oils and tinctures to gummies and creams. The benefits of CBD include relief from anxiety, pain, and inflammation, among other things. With all of the recent hype around CBD, you may consider it a try.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) of Oregon signed legislation into law that prohibits landlords from arbitrarily refusing to provide housing access to an individual based solely on their status as a medical cannabis patient, or based solely on an individual’s prior cannabis conviction. North Carolina. Update : S. NC resident? OH resident?

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts.

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Veriheal

MAY 12, 2023

Federal agencies are easing cannabis rules, Kloris’ CBD serum received rave reviews, and Oregon approved a license for its first-ever psilocybin facility. The agency is also adopting a more relaxed approach toward the consumption of hemp-derived CBD products. So, how does Kloris’ CBD face serum do the impossible?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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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 purpose of SB 5372 is to allow Washington hemp companies to sell ingestible hemp products, like hemp-CBD, in other states that require certain safety standards.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts. That is changing.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Legality of Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Products Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and hemp products can be a tricky subject due to the varying legal regulations. While some states have legalized the use and distribution of Cannabis and CBD products, it is still considered illegal at the federal level. Can you mail CBD?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still in the process of determining the regulatory framework for CBD and other hemp derivatives. But how does this FDCA provision apply to CBD? However, the plain language of the Drug Preclusion, supporting case law ( see Pharmanex, Inc. In one word: Epidolex. Shalala , 35 F. 2d 1341 (D.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Within its memorandum to members, the NCUA provided: 1) a summary of repercussions generated by the 2018 Farm Bill, 2) specific compliance program concerns with regard to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML), and 3) considerations under existing NCUA regulations for lending.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

This week, the US Food and Drug Administration is taking in-person public testimony with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. AL resident? NV resident? North Carolina. Update : S. OR resident?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

This is because although Section 10114 of the 2018 Farm Bill prohibits states from interfering with the interstate transport of hemp and hemp products, that protection is limited to hemp that was cultivated in accordance with Section 10113 of the 2018 Farm Bill. is planning to distribute Hemp-CBD. For example, imagine that Hemp Co.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 3, 2022

Hemp Roundtable’s lobbyists, in partnership with our friends at the California Hemp Council, went to work, furiously arguing that the FAQ contradicted the new state law, and threatened to undermine the entire effort to finally regulate CBD in the state. Great News in California.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 3, 2024

Cannabidiol (CBD) offers a natural alternative for those seeking relief from the symptoms of anxiety and stress. CBD, derived from the cannabis plant, has garnered attention for its potential therapeutic properties without the psychoactive effects commonly associated with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). What is CBD?

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

The term does not include industrial hemp, as defined in state law, that is grown, dealt, or processed in compliance with state or federal law, unless it has been acquired and formulated with cannabis plant extract by a pharmaceutical processor.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

Without further ado: No more Farm Bill hemp-CBD ingredients or additives. It’s no secret that the California Department of Health Food and Drug Branch (“FDB”) has an issue with hemp-CBD. Changes to operations that now require state approval. Now, CDPH-MCSB is following suit (indirectly). ” Labeling.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Although many producers convert plant-derived CBD into Delta-8 THC using a chemical process called isomerization, the hemp that is used to extract the CBD falls under the Farm Bill exemption. Even if CBD-derived Delta-8 is not viewed as “synthetically derived,” Delta-8 could violate federal law as a “controlled substance analogue.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

CBD products are everywhere – including tinctures, creams, gummies, pills, and drinks. 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. percent THC.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the limited cultivation of industrial hemp, but that bill requires that hemp be grown pursuant to an agricultural pilot program in compliance with state law. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) tested the shipment and found that it contained CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The vote on the bill, which also includes new hemp and CBD-related language, was 84 to 9. The medical cannabis provision in question prohibits the Department of Justice from using its resources to prosecute individuals acting in compliance with state laws. The rider has been in place and renewed each year since 2014.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Ikigai Law. In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. Applicable law: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 19852 (NDPS), Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 (DCA), excise laws and cannabis specific state laws apply. 19 July 2022. Introduction.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 2, 2025

Understanding the distinction between federal and state laws is crucial, as marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, complicating cross-border travel even between states where it is permitted. Federal vs. State Laws The interplay between federal and state laws regarding medical marijuana can be confusing for travelers.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Company also owns 70% of Québec-based, ROSE LifeScience, a leading third-party cannabis products commercialization expert in the Province of Québec, In the US, wholly-owned Balanced Health Botanicals is one of the leading CBD brands and e-commerce platforms in the country.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% In fact, many manufacturers and retailers label it “delta-8 CBD” to emphasize its CBD-like legal status. Delta-8 is derived from CBD extracted from hemp, but in scientific terms it is delta-8 THC. delta-9 THC.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

USDA has also established specific compliance requirements for USDA licensees, including the USDA’s ability to conduct random audits and issue corrective action plans for producers’ negligent violations. The SAFE Banking Act May Help CBD Industry. Actions deemed violatory could result in a suspension or revocation of a USDA license.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

The company and its product are recognized globally and offer a collection of over 150 proprietary cannabis varieties and product lines including indoor and sungrown flower, pre-rolls, gel capsules, vape cartridges, CBD Flower and medicinal mushrooms.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

In the US, wholly-owned Balanced Health Botanicals is one of the leading CBD brands and e-commerce platforms in the country. Internationally, Village Farms is targeting selected, nascent, legal cannabis and CBD opportunities with significant medium- and long-term potential, with an initial focus on the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.

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