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How Religious Groups Can Petition to Use Psychedelics Legally

Canna Law Blog

I recently wrote a post outlining the long history of religious exemptions to the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). law are forced to petition the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to do so. law are forced to petition the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to do so.

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Long Awaited USDA Hemp Production Rules Published

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

An FBI criminal history investigation (Identity History Summary) must accompany the USDA Hemp Program application. FBI Criminal History Investigation (Identity History Summary). DEA will continue to have a role in the hemp program. must be accomplished under DEA guidance. State Hemp Program Contacts.

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FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

Canna Law Blog

A little CBD history. Until recently, CBD resided in a legal penumbra where hemp was still scheduled on the federal Controlled Substances Act and could not be cultivated without a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”).

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BREAKING: USDA Releases Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Applicants must submit their contact information and a criminal history report. or less is within the distribution or range, then the sample will be considered to be hemp for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of State, Tribal, or USDA hemp plans. Labs that test cannabis for THC levels must be registered with the DEA.

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American Bar Association Urges Congress To Let States Set Their Own Marijuana Policies

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Though ABA specified that it was not taking a position on marijuana legalization generally, it recognized that conflicting federal and state cannabis policies are untenable and have created complications for cannabis businesses operating in compliance with state law.

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Religious Use of Psychedelic Drugs Under Federal Law: A History

Canna Law Blog

This post examines the history of religious exemptions to the CSA. Olsen issued a memorandum entitled “Memorandum Opinion for the Chief Counsel, Drug Enforcement Administration” (the “ Olsen Memo ”) to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”). DEA Interim Guidelines. The CSA and Psychedelics. Gonzales v.

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Cannabis and the Environment: Seven Significant Side-Effects April 14, 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis businesses that are ill-prepared for these regulatory requirements risk facing litigation, enforcement actions, fines or penalties, and negative publicity, while those taking a proactive approach to compliance may find opportunities to mitigate and even monetize those risks.