United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

After CBD, it was CBG and CBN, then the deltas, and then, well, it’s hard to keep track. What I generally say is that in most cases, there will be no federal or state law that specifically deals with that cannabinoid. For one, CBD isn’t intoxicating. But, it can be intoxicating. That’s a lot to unpack.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). General Assembly passed Senate Bill 313 in 2015, allowing the Industrial Hemp Commission to develop the rules and licensing structure necessary to stay within federal laws.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

There’s now CBD for elephants. And speaking of CBD, Seyfarth has a program coming up on that topic. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen approved a medical marijuana initiative to appear on the November ballot late last week. Assembly Bill 1525 allows cannabis banking under California state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

The Federal Air Surgeon’s office has received a number of inquiries about marijuana, due to the recent increase in the number of states around the country that have approved its use for medical and recreational purposes. Be aware that federal law — not state law — governs FAA medical and pilot certification.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. 8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and more than 10 percent of cannabidiol (CBD) weight for weight.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

Since issuance of adult-use licenses and regulations is likely more than six months away, this is a good time to review New York’s soon-to-be-finalized hemp and CBD regulations and their interplay with federal guidance. Where Things Stand Federally. percent on a dry weight basis.” ” See 7 U.S.C. Department of Agriculture.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. 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. AUTHOR: Darren Kaplan; Garrett Graff.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% States already closing loopholes. delta-9 THC.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Because Delta-8 THC is not expressed in sufficient concentrations in most hemp strains to make its extraction financially viable, most Delta-8 THC on the market is derived from the chemical conversion of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”). State Legal Frameworks. This chemical conversion is at the root of the legal confusion.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

Today, adult use of cannabis, which is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), is legal in 18 states, and the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states, though cannabis use remains illegal under federal law. Draft Bill Details. Comptroller General Review and Misc.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

According to Law360, AK Futures – which sells the popular “Cake”-branded delta-8 THC vaporizers – won its latest court fight when a federal judge again ruled that hemp-based products are protected under federal copyright laws because hemp was legalized in 2018. What about state laws banning delta-8? In the case, U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

Former President Bill Clinton has apparently been hearing a lot about the therapeutic potential of CBD products for pain management lately, and, according to a now-deleted media report, said at a recent conference appearance that broad interest in the topic should spur regulators to develop standards for the cannabinoid. Ganjapreneur report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2019

AUTHOR: Patrick Goggin and Ashley Simpson , Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In July 2018, CDPH issued an FAQ asserting the agency’s position, consistent with the FDA, that hemp-derived CBD is not an approved food ingredient, food additive, or dietary supplement. The FAQ did not address CBD in cosmetics.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

For one, the US 2018 Farm Bill is causing some legal confusion on whether or not it can be sold nationwide, like CBD. A rise in THC delta 8 popularity has come from the spike in CBD extraction. The 2018 Farm Bill explicitly states that any plant byproducts are permissible to sell. Such as Colorado and Oregon?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

CBD Oracle commissioned FESA Labs to analyze a total of 51 different delta-8 THC products for cannabinoid levels, with a random subset of 8 being additionally tested for impurities, including heavy metals, solvents, mycotoxins, pesticides and microbial contamination, as well as testing for vitamin E acetate. Photo: CBD Oracle.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Because of the 2018 farm bill , hemp can be legally grown and used for extractions all over the United States, making delta-8 legal in states where delta-9 THC is illegal—sometimes. . Delta-8 vs. CBD. Delta-8 has more similarities to THC (delta-9) than CBD, both in its chemical structure and because it gets you high.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2019

To expand the number of manufacturers, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) submitted a notice in the Federal Register on August 11, 2016, soliciting applications for licenses to manufacture marijuana for research purposes. I support the expansion of marijuana manufacturers for scientific research consistent with law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Cannabis and the Law. But how can a product that purportedly gets users high escape federal and state regulation? Is Delta-8 legal under federal law? Even if CBD-derived Delta-8 is not viewed as “synthetically derived,” Delta-8 could violate federal law as a “controlled substance analogue.” Foley Hoag LLP.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. Not least of which is last May’s decision in AK Futures LLC v. Distro, LLC , No. May 19, 2022). AK Futures.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 6, 2021

Although the legality of delta-8 is still on the wishy-washy side of things (more on that later), it is legal in some states where regular delta-9 THC remains criminalized. Individuals will be able to experience some of the muted effects of typical THC, while still remaining within the law. Delta-8 Versus CBD: How Are They Different?

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

From the Fair Labor Standards Act to the STATES Act , our articles run the gamut. Not long ago we wrote about a decision by the Second Circuit that may force the DEA to re- or deschedule marijuana after writing about the lawsuit when it was first filed last year. Where state and federal law conflict, federal law wins.).

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

Because it’s derived from federally legal hemp, THC-O products are becoming increasingly popular in the states where consumers don’t have access to legal, state-licensed delta-9 THC products. . THC-O didn’t appear on the DEA’s radar until nearly 30 years later. First, CBD is extracted from raw hemp.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

Schedule I drugs like heroin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), and ecstasy are strictly regulated by the Federal Government but Marijuana has be made an exception in some states. Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels. Cancer pain.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. Whether growing or not” is being misconstrued to mean that the 0.3

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Should you be worried about legal marijuana’s adverse consequences under federal immigration law? practicing law in the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

That’s about the best they can do currently, at least at the federal level, said Neil Juneja, a Seattle-based trademark attorney who specializes in cannabis law. A state-authorized trademark would protect the company’s logo at least within the borders of Arizona, giving the brand “a small amount of protection,” Slosburg said.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Should you be worried about legal marijuana’s adverse consequences under federal immigration law? practicing law in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

New laws and bills are constantly being passed that create a great deal of confusion in the cannabis world. Is CBD legal in all 50 states? Do I need a prescription in order to consume CBD? In this article I’m going to update you on the legal status of CBD , and only CBD, in the United States.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Through late July, the 2019 Cannabis Crusade saw daily cannabis-related news and a literal state of medical marijuana commotion. Liberty was one of the first companies in the state to provide smokable medical marijuana in all of its dispensaries when bill (SB 182) was signed into law in March 2019.

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SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 28, 2018

And then you scroll a little further down and discover that the new Farm Bill is going to legalize hemp farming in the United States for the first time in eighty years ( huzzah!). Or that Thailand is blazing a trail in Asia—where cannabis laws are often draconian and harshly enforced—by legalizing medical use ( yes! ).

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MJ Business Attorneys

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The long-anticipated 2018 Farm Bill finally made its way to the President’s desk and Trump made hemp fans ecstatic when he signed it into law on December 20. The Act positions it will not prevail over state laws that are more stringent than those expressed by Congress on the regulation of hemp. So, What About CBD?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. View original article.

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