Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2025

25-5-427 and regulated by 6 CCR 1010-24 ), a landmark bill regulating intoxicating hemp products in the state. This legislation followed recommendations from the Intoxicating Hemp Task Force, which was established a year earlier under SB 22-205. In June 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 23-271 (codified in C.R.S.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 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 head to New Mexico.

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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. Today we turn to Oklahoma. Whether the cannabidiol is synthetic or natural.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Dozens of times per month, I am asked by clients and potential clients whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products are legal in California. 3% delta-9 THC and excludes hemp, which is legally defined as the Cannabis sativa L. plant with more than.3% plant with.3% 3% or less delta-9 THC. plant with.3%

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

One-third of commercially marketed CBD products tested positive for the presence of synthetic, psychoactive adulterants while others tested negative for any presence of cannabidiol, according to an investigation by the Associated Press. Not a single product tested contained the precise amount of CBD that was advertised on the packaging.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

This new OCM also would assume authority of the Hemp & CBD industry in New York while making big changes in this sector of the cannabis industry as well. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. This hemp is often sold and marketed online without age verification, in packaging attractive to minors, or at unlicensed retail stores. Those are semisynthetic substances like delta-8 THC or CBN derived from CBD. Not a great look overall.

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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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) continues to drag its feet in forging a clear path for the sale and marketing of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products, foreign agencies and industry players are leading the way by adopting their own sets of regulations. Be derived from hemp grown in the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

If you’ve been following the hemp scene in Washington state, you know it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. 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.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

Recently the United States Post Office (“USPS”) issued an advisory on “Acceptance Criteria for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil and Products Containing CBD.” It requires that the hemp producer hold a license from the state Department of Agriculture where the Post Office or acceptance unit is located.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 10, 2019

In the last few weeks, two major drugstores publicly announced that they will start carrying products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). Both CVS and Walgreens announced that CBD topicals would be available in their stores, in a select number of states.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

HerbalGram, the acclaimed quarterly journal of the American Botanical Council, recently published its 2021 “Herb Market Report,” which included data on sales of CBD as an herbal ingredient in mainstream and natural retail channels in the United States. E-commerce sales of CBD in the U.S. Consumers spent roughly $31.3

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 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. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order. 2-501 et seq.),

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 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. On May 31, 2019, DNR issued proposed industrial hemp rules.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

According to recent reporting , pet industry spending is expected to reach $96 billion by 2020 with CBD as one of its fastest growing sections. Following the enactment of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”), there has been a huge interest in the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) for our furry friends.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 8, 2019

California is on the brink of legalizing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) in many products—well, sort of. Even if it passes though, Hemp CBD may not be completely legal in the Golden State. For a discussion of the FDA’s policy memos which claim that Hemp CBD is illegal, see here and here ).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Delta-8 and smokable flower are the two products keeping hemp framers alive. Delta-8 is a cannabis product that can be derived from hemp, but still give the consumer a light psychotropic experience. Hemp Benchmarks reported that after rising 4%in May, the average per-kilogram price for delta-8 THC distillate fell 1% in June to $1,215.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

We recently received a request from a client to advise them on Shopify’s guidance on selling CBD products on its platform. Unfortunately, that does not mean that sellers of these types of products should just wing it, given the proliferation of CBD online and in retail stores.

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Leafly

JANUARY 16, 2019

Andrew Cuomo unveils his plan for 3-tiered cannabis licenses, separating growers from retailers. The post New York’s Legalization Plan Would Regulate Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The US Hemp roundtable still sees a few legislative changes that need to be made so if … Read More. The post Kentucky latest state to explicitly protect the retail (+ restaurant) sale of hemp-derived CBD products as dietary supplement and food and beverage additives. Here’s a copy of the new regulation.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 30, 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. One of the areas in which the law is murky is the sale of hemp products.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

The Aloha State remains a challenge for most hemp-derived CBD products. Just this week, the Hawaii Department of Health adopted interim rules for hemp processors and hemp products, including CBD products. Foods and beverages (including bottled water) containing hemp derivatives like CBD and other cannabinoids.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 16, 2019

In Dallas, a yoga studio offers CBD-infused kombucha. In Philadelphia, a decorated chef serves an elegant CBD-infused four-course meal to a nattily dressed group of fifty. In Kentucky, the Peaches & CBD Cream burger competes in Lexington Burger Week. Bartenders drip CBD tincture into drinks.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 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. A license from FDACS is required to cultivate hemp.

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Miss Marijuana

OCTOBER 11, 2020

From skin irritation to stress relief, studies have shown the positive effects CBD can have on the human body. So why not add some more CBD to the daily routine? CBD and hemp soaps to add to your shower routine. EMERALD 50mg CBD Cleansing Soap Bar by Herbivore. Hemp Herbal Bar Soap by Plantlife.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Subject: Prohibited: conversion of CBD to delta-8 THC; purchase or sale of hemp-derived delta-8 THC. Likewise, marijuana licensees may not buy or sell hemp-derived delta-8 THC. Processors are not allowed to convert CBD or hemp into delta-8 THC. Nor should retailers sell such products to consumers. .

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 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. When it comes to Hemp CBD, there’s not a ton of guidance in Montana.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 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. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order. 459 and S.P.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 13, 2024

JB Pritzker hosted a press conference today to voice his support for House Bill 4293 and regulating intoxicating hemp products sold outside of a licensed cannabis dispensary. HB4293 would allow for the retail sale of non-intoxicating CBD products outside of a dispensary setting, but with included regulations and quality-standard requirements.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 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. HB 491 lays out the details of Louisiana’s hemp cultivation plan.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 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. CBD may not be sold as a “dietary supplement.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2021

HEMP ROUNDTABLE ANNOUNCES DIVERSE, INFLUENTIAL SLATE OF 2021 NATIONAL OFFICERS. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national business advocacy organization, today announced the addition of Hannah Johannes, Natasha Cuda, and James Shorris to its roster of officers for 2021. ABOUT THE US HEMP ROUNDTABLE.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

American Green’s premium CBD and Hemp products will be able to be purchased with vouchers located on the Groupon.com platform beginning next month (Sept 2021). Gwyther , American Green’s president said, “We are extremely excited to offer our CBD products on Groupon.com. Groupon has over 24 million customers nationwide.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subject: Prohibited: conversion of CBD to delta-9 THC; purchase or sale of hemp-derived delta-9 THC. As the cannabis industry continues to evolve and progress, questions of the legality for manufacturing THC from hemp-based CBD created a need to assess and analyze statutory provisions related to this process.

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