Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its interim final rules for the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Our firm has provided a broad overview of the rules and written about the potential impact of the testing rules on the hemp industry. Consider a scenario in which Company X is applying for a hemp production license.

History

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Department of Agriculture held a hemp listening session this week as regulators work to establish rules and regulations for production. At the state level, activists in Idaho have begun efforts to qualify a medical cannabis and hemp ballot initiative for the 2020 ballot. The bill will now be transmitted to the governor. AR resident?

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

MAY 23, 2019

While Oregon legalized hemp production in 2015, the Beaver State has seen a huge influx of hemp grower and handler registrations since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp under federal law. Many of our hemp clients have been asking how these rules would impact their businesses.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 7, 2019

Ever since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill , our hemp lawyers have been getting a barrage of questions about the lawful status of hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) in the United States. The hemp laws appear to be changing in favor of a pro-hemp marketplace, but at a much slower pace than the actual U.S.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2019

Hemp production is incredibly hot right now in Oregon. Since 2015 the number of licensed hemp growers has climbed from 13 to 584 (with much of that in the past two years) and hemp acreage has rapidly expanded to 11,000 acres. The new notice proposes to adopt these temporary rules permanently.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2023

PORTLAND, Oregon—March 1, 2023—Regulatory compliance firms Allay Consulting and The GMP Collective are joining forces amid the rapid national growth of the cannabis, hemp and emerging psychedelics sectors, with a focus on current Goods Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliance.

Collective

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim hemp rules. Stakeholders will have 60 days to submit comments on the interim hemp rules. The 2018 Farm Bill requires states and Indian Tribes to submit hemp cultivation plans to the USDA. Hemp producers may not harvest before samples are taken.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 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. The USDA has also provided additional insights for hemp producers.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2022

17, 2022 – PRESS RELEASE – Raising the standard for cannabis and hemp testing, ACS Laboratory , the largest hemp and cannabis testing facility in the eastern U.S., is pleased to announce the National Hemp Testing Panel – the most comprehensive national hemp testing panel in the industry. BOCA RATON, Fla.,

Compliance

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. AR resident? AR resident? Update : H.333

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

Compliance in the cannabis industry is fraught with risk across areas like licensing, equipment, testing, distribution, and retail sales – and insurance professionals are a big part of addressing all of that (or they should be). Big trends and developments in compliance. Compliance standards, and the toughest states.

Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

In a July 24, 2019 dated guidance, Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture (“DOA”) announced it will be randomly collecting and testing hemp variety samples from 25% of licensed hemp growers for tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) content. Results that are returned with a THC% of less than 0.3%

THC

SpeedWeed

APRIL 5, 2021

the publisher of Hemp Grower magazine, announced today the launch of Hemp Grower Conference , which will take place Nov. The event will feature three days of education and expo, bring together hemp growers, industry experts, solutions providers, and more. Rachel Berry, Farmer and CEO of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association.

Collective

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Here are our ten recommended amendments in short form, recognizing that none are an adequate solution on its own: Use revenue collected by 280E to create a fund providing capital for businesses owned by people harmed by the War on Drugs. Promote compliance with state and local regulatory requirements regarding business ownership.

Banking

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis compliance consulting firms Allay Consulting , iComply Cannabis , GMP Collective and TraceTrust today announced the formation of the Cannabis Compliance Alliance , a collaborative group created to put the cannabis industry on the same footing as mainstream business sectors.

Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray’s unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages. Perform internal departmental regulatory compliance audits to facilitate sustained conformance.

Research and Development

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This applies to both the extracts themselves and any products to which they are added as an ingredient (such as hemp seed oil). Another risk in exporting CBD products is that Customs agents may not have a sophisticated understanding of the difference between hemp and marijuana, as demonstrated in recent state enforcement actions.

Food

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

1/5/2022 – As of January 1, 2022 all hemp growers in North Carolina must be licensed through the USDA National Hemp Program. The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, which was overseen by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services under the direction of NC Industrial Hemp Commission ended on December 31, 2021.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Treasurer Tyler Klimas, Executive Director of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, At-large board member Steve Marks, Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Board. As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”.

Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

First District Supervisor Das Williams pushed to allocate the $1 million to a list of equipment and projects, ranging from THC analyzers (to distinguish hemp from marijuana plants) to grants for bike and pedestrian paths. million of it to enforcement, and $330,000 to tax collection and administration, according to the County Executive Office.

Collective

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In other words, according to OLCC, 58% of registered hemp grows were actually growing marijuana, not hemp. Did the majority of Oregon’s registered hemp growers suddenly decide to start growing marijuana this year? Furthermore, OLCC’s press release referred to the highest sample they collected testing at 32.9%

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2019

” SB 5318 “Reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.” This bill is fairly comprehensive but in a nutshell, SB 5318 forces the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) to shift its focus from adversarial enforcement to compliance. This includes laboratory accreditation.

Law

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The USDA has just released a draft version of the interim final rule for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program. post-decarboxylation THC content must be destroyed: “Because of this requirement, producers whose cannabis crop is not hemp will likely lose most of the economic value of their investment.”. Because 0.3%

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

Ward and Smith’s Hemp and Cannabis Law attorneys recently attended the fifth annual Industrial Hemp Summit. Breaking from past tradition, this year’s Industrial Hemp Summit was held at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in the Research Triangle Park. USDA’s Commitment to Hemp.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

has announced that its Select CBD and Curaleaf Hemp products will become available for the first time in the Caribbean market thanks to a new distribution agreement with WB Canna Co. & The distribution relationship combines Curaleaf’s expertise in creating high-quality non-psychoactive hemp products with WB Canna Co.’s

Retail

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2019

“ The referendum must collect 50,000 signatures for the project to be debated in Parliament, and collected half of it at the time of writing. Other Finnish hemp companies have since sprouted (e.g. In addition, Turku University of Applied Sciences has a project that introduces technologies around hemp construction.

Collective

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

On Wednesday the 2nd of June, the lower house of the Czech Parliament approved a bill of amendments to the country’s laws governing the production and prescription of medical cannabis and hemp. The new regulations on THC concentrations in hemp are most welcome, but again, there is much work to be done.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

As Folium launches “Truth in Hemp ,” the need for safe, high quality, truthful Cannabinoid products has never been greater for the public. As a company, Folium has invested in quality, science, scale, and innovation to produce the world’s finest unadulterated Broad-Spectrum Hemp Oil with a high content of CBD.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

TOPIC 1 — HEMP CROSS POLLINATION LAWSUITS: What you need to know to protect yourself now. What will you do if your sinsemilla crop is seeded out by the hemp farm next door? TOPIC 2 — STRONG HEMP CONTRACTS: The difference between a solid, long-lasting business relationship and a future of nightmare litigation .

Supply Chain

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

2018 Farm Bill and the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Act, EisnerAmper anticipates the rapid expansion of the hemp and cannabis industry at the federal, state and international levels. EisnerAmper Managing Director and Cannabis and Hemp Practice Leader. EisnerAmper Expands Hemp and Cannabis Practice. March 12, 2019. February 21, 2019.

Hemp

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. Next Steps for Employers.

Recreational

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Unfortunately, this appetite combined with a lack of access to regulated marijuana has perpetuated both a robust and unregulated illicit marijuana market, and an unregulated hemp industry where intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, THC-O and HHC are freely sold directly to consumers.

Cannabinoids

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

HempFusion’s substantial investment into regulatory compliance will help solidify Apothecanna’s leadership position in the CBD industry. HempFusion is a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.

Research and Development

Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Dr. Maxwell’s team also collected data contained in samples sourced from California. Although marijuana is federally unregulated, agencies have tried to prevent contamination since the hemp crop was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. Maxwell C.K.

Research and Development

The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Plus, the USDA just issued an interim rule for hemp production. USDA Issues Proposed Rule for Hemp Production. The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. those with THC levels above 0.3%).

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

The Central Narcotics Office (Ucs), in fact, issues agricultural companies with the authorization for the cultivation of hemp plants from certified seeds of varieties allowed by EU legislation, for the purpose of transferring the starting plant material, i.e. cannabis leaves and inflorescences.

Extraction

The Cannigma

MAY 28, 2023

Enforcement of cannabis laws in Uruguay focuses primarily on ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing diversion to the illicit market. Cannabis cultivation is permitted in Uruguay for personal and collective use. Industrial hemp in Uruguay Uruguay allows the cultivation of industrial hemp.

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