Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Last week, the Food Standard Agency (“ FSA ”), the agency responsible for protecting public health in relation to food in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (collectively, the “UK”), cleared a path for the sale of CBD-infused food for the next 12 months.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had. She didn’t have a clue what CBD was, nor did she know it was then illegal to possess. When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 31, 2019

CBD products have surged in popularity despite confusion around their legal status. Food and Drug Administration held a hearing Friday to collect information about cannabis compounds such as CBD, which is already available in candy, syrups, oils, drinks, skin patches and dog food. CBD doesn’t get people high.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2021

The Food Safety authority of Ireland (FSAI) has invited the owners and managers of small food businesses to attend a free webinar addressing the legalities of selling cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound found in cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

From: Chandra Brady, Enforcement & Education Division Director. Subject: Prohibited: conversion of CBD to delta-9 THC; purchase or sale of hemp-derived delta-9 THC. Additionally, licensed processors may not sell or purchase any THC product not legally produced by a licensed marijuana producer. [1].

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Veriheal

MARCH 28, 2024

UFC has announced a five-year agreement with Love Hemp, naming it the Official CBD Partner of UFC. We discuss its wide-ranging implications, including what it means for CBD’s evolving role in sports medicine, Love Hemps’ dreams of going international, and more. Coming off a cancer diagnosis, Tom’s father turned to CBD for relief.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Radicle Science study will evaluate effectiveness of various CBD products. Radicle Science, a healthtech B-corp that validates natural products, launched the Radicle ACES (Advancing CBD Education and Science) study.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

At a time when 68 percent of Americans support marijuana legalization, including outright majorities of Democrats (77 percent), Independents (62 percent), and Republicans (57 percent), it is time for ending federal prohibition to become a truly bipartisan issue in the eyes of voters.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From: Chandra Brady, Enforcement and Education Div. Subject: Prohibited: conversion of CBD to delta-8 THC; purchase or sale of hemp-derived delta-8 THC. Processors are not allowed to convert CBD or hemp into delta-8 THC. Processors are not allowed to buy or sell delta-8 THC products not legally produced.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 4, 2019

As a green gold rush in legal marijuana and its non-drug cousin hemp spreads across North America, a growing number of colleges are adding cannabis to the curriculum to prepare graduates for careers cultivating, researching, analyzing and marketing the herb. I say, ‘No, it’s a serious degree, a chemistry degree first and foremost.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 22, 2019

Last month Young Living announced it is entering the CBD oil market , but doTERRA publicly stated on its website that it will not (yet) follow suit , even though everyone and their dog are clamoring for CBD oil and CBD oil-derived products. This point is also well taken with respect to U.S. regulators.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 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. Products containing Hemp CBD, other than pharmaceuticals approved by the FDA (i.e.,

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The Cannigma

JUNE 15, 2021

Close behind it — in both regards — is CBD, which despite having been studied for decades, has only become the center of a billion dollar industry in recent years. Cannabidiol (CBD) belongs to a class of molecules called cannabinoids , which are produced almost exclusively in cannabis — hence the name. CBD vs THC. CBD vs CBDA.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

Listen & Subscribe: Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. But sometimes one unintended consequence of adult-use legalization is that the market no longer caters to medical patients. What is the relationship between medical and recreational legalization?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2021

CLR contributor, Brian Cusack, writes… The legalization of cannabis in Ireland has become a popular discussion around the world. While countries like Canada, Uruguay, and some states in America have legalized recreational cannabis, this isn’t a trend that has reached Ireland yet. or none at all to qualify with legal status.

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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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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 15, 2020

It’s no surprise that as cannabidiol (CBD) products have grown increasingly popular for human consumption, dog owners across the country are more receptive than ever to the idea of treating their dogs’ ailments with CBD for dogs. How Does CBD Treat Anxiety in Dogs? Understanding CBD Treatment for Anxiety.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Currently, ten states and the District of Columbia have legalized the adult use of marijuana and thirty-three states and DC have medical marijuana programs. 68% of all Americans support legalizing marijuana and well over 70% believe this is an issue that should be governed by the state, not the federal government.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

The trend toward state-level legalization of cannabis has led to a surge in cannabis-derived products and a continually evolving market with many types of cannabis products for people as well as their pets. The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill. Are any CBD and hemp-containing products legal for use in pet products?

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LIWTS

JULY 16, 2020

The benefits of hemp and CBD are becoming much more widely known, and there are plenty of reasons for this fact. We, however, would like to help you become as educated on this subject as possible. To [ ] The post A DIY Guide To Making CBD Oil From Hemp Flower appeared first on Legalize it. We Think So.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of hemp and hemp derivatives, including cannabidiol (“CBD”), has led to a massive CBD craze in the United States. Although hemp cultivation is lawful, UK farmers are prohibited from processing hemp flowers and leaves, where the highest CBD content can be found.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 10, 2020

Now that the recreational use of cannabis is legal in nine states (29 for medical use) there’s a new market to tap in the curated lifestyle box game. To reach a broader audience they’ve now branched out with The Weekend Box CBD that comes with 5 CBD only products. What is CBD?

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Veriheal

MARCH 24, 2025

With an eclectic story that involves secretive underground markets, diverse cultural communities, scientific research, and controversial legal policy, cannabis terminology features a blend of local slang, medical jargon, marketing buzzwords, and technical legal definitions.

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LifeCannMD

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more. But what is CBD, and why is everyone talking about it?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

There are four bills pertaining to the legalization of cannabis during the 2019 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Perry Clark’s “Shauna’s Law”; (SB83) which provides workplace protections for public employees who fail a drug test related to use of a legal industrial product, such as CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cornbread Hemp, a USDA-certified organic CBD brand, is challenging the CBD industry by introducing its Flower-Only™ full spectrum CBD product line in a new video, timed for National CBD Day on August 8. CBD just got an upgrade.”. Cornbread Hemp co-founder Jim Higdon asks.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 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. Education and outreach to interested parties and hemp program participants.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 15, 2019

We have noted previously that the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently announced that drugs that include CBD (cannabidiol) with less than 0.1% Setting aside this very limited exception, marijuana and CBD remain illegal under federal law. CBD: Uncertainty for Restaurants and Retailers , and FDA: 1% CBD OK.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Expanding its cannabis course offerings, ICTC has announced the launch of its online cannabis education program. ICTC) announced the launch of its online cannabis education program that will expand its cannabis course offerings by more than 40 hours. Want to learn more about online cannabis education? Click here to register.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

An interesting Bloomberg article came across my desk a couple weeks ago called, “ CBD Craze is Creating a Trademark Problem for a Coffee Brand in Maine.” The article recounts a coffee shop and wholesale coffee company in Maine called Coffee by Design, that ultimately adopted the acronym for its name, CBD, as its trademark.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2022

The legal cannabis industry is rapidly rising in the United States, however, there is a gaping hole in consumer knowledge surrounding the facts on cannabis. The Growth Of Legal Cannabis . Legal cannabis sales in Massachusetts have already reached $1 billion per year, according to the 2022 MJBiz Factbook, and are expected to reach $2.6

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — United Returning Citizens in Youngstown has partnered with the Cleveland School of Cannabis to provide education for returning citizens to enter cannabis industry. Our focus is workforce education for the cannabis industry,” Greene said. “Our There’s also help with job placement upon completion.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 26, 2020

Meanwhile, certain CBD companies have wasted no time in making unsubstantiated claims related to COVID-19. As the pandemic rages on, the CBD industry continues to grow as it did before the crisis, and regulatory agencies are becoming increasingly active in overseeing the burgeoning industry. CBD Enforcement Activity.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

According to a February 2019 Monmouth University poll , 62 percent of New Jersey adults support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, and 68 percent believe that legalizing marijuana would boost the state’s economy. We need to learn from this experience and continue to move forward.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

OPEN LETTER TO CANNABIS EDUCATION ADVOCATES AND ORGANIZATIONS . It is legal, but regulation is all over the place and we have found there is a lot of misleading information and products that aren’t what they claim to be. This is the same for all forms of cannabis, including THC products in legal states. Respectfully, .

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