California Greenlights Hemp-Derived CBD Commerce
Project CBD
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Will California’s new CBD law become the de facto national standard?
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Project CBD
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Will California’s new CBD law become the de facto national standard?
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 11, 2024
Stakeholders’ ongoing battle over hemp regulations in Illinois continued this week. Lakesia Collins renewed their call to move forward with their proposals for hemp regulations and taxation ( House Bill 5306 , House Bill 4161 , and Senate Bill 3790 ). New sponsored legislation from Sen. Kimberly A. La Shawn K. Ford and Sen.
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Medical Marijuana Program Connection
APRIL 15, 2024
Kansas Proposes Harsh Penalties For Hemp THC Levels In Kansas, a proposed amendment could significantly impact hemp farmers by introducing severe penalties for THC content exceeding 1%. State law mandates hemp THC levels be under 0.3%, but the new proposal suggests imprisonment for levels above 1%. Critics argue this.
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.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, did it intend to legalize intoxicating hemp products? And why didn’t it address the manufacture or sale of intoxicating hemp products? ” Congress did not intend to open Pandora’s Box to any form of legal intoxicating hemp product. That in my view, is wrong.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 29, 2021
The hemp market has suffered commercial setbacks since 2019, but one area of hemp that thrived in that time—and continues to do so—is smokable hemp. Unfortunately, while the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) legalized hemp nationwide, some states still treat hemp flower like an illicit substance.
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Owners of CBD businesses are looking over their shoulders after a Greenville County law enforcement initiative to crack down on hemp products was announced in early February. During a Feb. Read More
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2021
Jonathan writes… I like to joke that because I resumed practicing law after a two-decade sabbatical in politics, I had to invent a whole new legal regime in order to be an attorney. And what does the debate mean for the future of non-intoxicating hemp products, such as CBD? Hemp Roundtable. Click here to listen in.
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?
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).
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2021
As we anticipated, AB-45 , California’s comprehensive legislation that finally regulates (and legitimizes) industrial hemp products is now law and takes effect immediately. Governor Newsom signed the bill into law this week. Pretty huge step in the right direction for California’s booming hemp products marketplace.
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Two identical hemp regulation bills were introduced in the Illinois State legislature this week. House Bill 5306 and Senate Bill 3790 , with identical wording, add a plethora of regulatory provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act and other Acts. La Shawn K. Ford introduced HB5306, and Sen.
Leafly
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Both hemp and cannabis can produce CBD, but they're different in the eyes of the law. The post What’s the difference between CBD derived from hemp and cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 8, 2021
Rod Discusses Legal Challenges Facing Hemp and CBD with The CBD Guide. I was recently interviewed by Scott Hawksworth, founder of The CBD Guide podcast. We discussed a number of topics, including: My first-hand experience with CBD and my path to representing businesses in the cannabis industry. June 8, 2021.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 1, 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. Today we turn to Oregon. total THC and are free of certain chemicals.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 9, 2022
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board declined to register a hemp CBD company’s trademark, citing the federal prohibition of CBD and saying the product meets the definition of a drug but has not been approved by the FDA. Federal Agency Rejects CBD Company’s Trademark. Ganjapreneur report. 3% THC on a dry weight basis.”.
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 26, 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. Today we’ll take a look at New York.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 8, 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. Today we turn to Pennsylvania. Expect big changes in the future.
Veriheal
JANUARY 25, 2022
In December 2021 the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy declared all CBD and hemp-derived consumables to be illegal in the state. The board’s decision—which was made based on gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp—is outlined in the document from its 901st meeting. Differing Interpretations of Hemp Legality.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, did it intend to legalize intoxicating hemp products? And why didn’t it address the manufacture or sale of intoxicating hemp products? ” Congress did not intend to open Pandora’s Box to any form of legal intoxicating hemp product. That in my view, is wrong.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 30, 2021
With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA. THC would be regulated differently than low-THC hemp as “cannabis.” Cannabis above 0.3%
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 7, 2021
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Charlotte’s Web wants CBD products label class paused pending legislation. as the FDA “completes its rulemaking [concerning CBD] and/or Congress passes legislation regarding the definitions, marketing and labeling of CBD products.”
United Patients Group
AUGUST 2, 2023
In recent years, the rising popularity of plant medicine has brought increased attention to the benefits of cannabis, CBD, and hemp-derived products. Along with this growing interest comes an influx of products, often labeled as “CBD oil” or “hemp oil.” THC by weight.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 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. The law was modified in 2016 in House Bill 992.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 26, 2022
The golden promise of Germany’s hemp and cannabis sector is taking some hits at the moment… Hemp Today… German hemp stakeholders say action is needed by lawmakers to shield producers from prosecution after the country’s high court confirmed convictions in two cases involving the trade of CBD flowers.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 31, 2020
Hemp Naturals, Inc. OTC PINK:HPMM) has proudly announced the additional Ten Strains of CBD Hemp Flower, further expanding our CBD product availability. The post Hemp Naturals Launches an Additional Ten Strains of CBD Hemp Flower first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
Canna Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Back in March, former Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commission, Scott Gottlieb, explained it would take several years for the agency to come up with rules that would legalize the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp-CBD) in food products, unless Congress stepped in.
The Cannigma
JULY 24, 2022
Qualifying medical patients can purchase and consume medicinal CBD oil that contains less than 0.9% THC and more than 15% CBD. This is slightly higher than the federal standard for CBD products, which must have no more than 0.3% Hemp fibers can be made into salt-resistant rope, making it an important crop for the Royal Navy.
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. We begin by analyzing the laws of the United Kingdom (“UK”). Hemp CBD Products. Hemp CBD Foods.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The post Press Release: US Hemp Round Table – THE HEMP AND HEMP-DERIVED CBD CONSUMER PROTECTION AND MARKET STABILIZATION ACT OF 2021 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Here’s their press release in full… Read More.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 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. Notably, the rules anticipate the production of Hemp-CBD products (e.g.,
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. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.),
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 22, 2022
CBD capsules are a popular option among cannabidiol users. After all, they offer a super convenient way to take CBD every day. But recently, there has been some confusion surrounding hemp vs. CBD capsules. What Is a CBD Capsule? By now, most of the public is already aware of CBD and its capabilities.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 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. Today we turn to North Dakota. California. Connecticut. Georgia.
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 2, 2020
2019 was, to put it lightly, an intense year for the hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) industries in the United States. hemp and Hemp CBD industries are far from normalized. State Hemp Production Rollouts. Hemp CBD Importation. FDA Enforcement.
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 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. Minnesota’s primary Hemp-CBD law is SB-12.
MassRoots
MAY 27, 2019
TSA ( Transportation Security Administration ) now allows CBD (Cannabidiol) in airports and on flights. TSA clarifies that the CBD products must be hemp-derived “under the Agriculture Improvement Act 2018.” This tweet from February illustrates that, though their policy on hemp-derived CBD oil has changed.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 21, 2021
Hemp and cannabis are technically the same plant, but in the eyes of the law, they couldn’t be more different.… The post Hemp Banking, CBD Banking, and Cannabis Banking: What’s The Difference? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. … Read More.
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. Today we turn to Oklahoma. Whether the cannabidiol is synthetic or natural.
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2019
The number one question we have received lately is: “do you know a bank or credit union that will bank my hemp-CBD business?” And if a financial institution is indeed banking your hemp-CBD business, they’re certainly doing it at their own risk in the face of the Bank Secrecy Act and federal anti-money laundering laws.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 19, 2019
California’s legislature introduced a potentially game-changing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) bill in January 2019: Assembly Bill 228 (“AB-228”). Raw hemp products would need to undergo certain lab testing and get certificates of analysis prior to sale.
PrestoDoctor
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The history of Black hemp farmers in America is a story that has been largely ignored. Many people are unaware of the important role that these pioneering farmers played in the development of the hemp industry. Black farmers played a critical role in the development of the hemp industry, but their stories have gone untold.
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
On November 25, the agency issued warning letters to 15 businesses selling hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) products as unapproved drugs. The FDA also released updated consumer guidance on Hemp-CBD. The recent batch of warning letters appear to turn on the marketing of Hemp-CBD products as unapproved drugs.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 23, 2021
Analysts predict that pet-and-animal product sales are among the fastest-growing sectors in the CBD market with estimated sales reaching $125 million by 2022. The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill. Hemp or any derivatives remain Unapproved Ingredients for use in animal food of any kind or any species.
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