Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2022

Compliance is critical to reducing liability risks and expanding market opportunities, and unfortunately, most laboratories do not offer comprehensive testing,” said Roger Brown, president of ACS Laboratory. Specifically, they invested in highly sensitive instrumentations that could quantify the lowest action limits. “We

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

This summer, the DOJ and the DEA sued the BCC because the BCC refused to comply with a DEA subpoena about the alleged extracurricular drug trafficking above. The BCC has refused to provide that information to the DEA. In the January subpoena (which is standard and boilerplate), the DEA wrote that “the information sought.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

law are forced to petition the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to do so. The petition process is set out in a set of interim guidelines published by the DEA (Interim Guidelines). I imagine the DEA will be sued over those, too. said controlled substance.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

CBP is the federal agency responsible for ensuring that imported goods are allowed to enter only if they are in compliance with all applicable U.S. On January 6, 2022, DEA issued a letter that responded to a specific query on the treatment of cannabis seeds. laws and regulations. FDA, EPA, DOT, ATF, CPSC, etc.) on a dry weight basis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2019

Starting today, US manufacturers and merchants can apply through LegitScript to certify CBD products and websites that are in compliance with USDA, FDA, FTC, and DEA regulations, as well as state-specific laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

In recent months, the DEA has issued a select number of licenses to several groups in the US to allow for the cultivation of Cannabis for scientific research purposes. Under the federal licensing regime, BRC is only allowed to source genetics and starting material from DEA-compliant or federally legal sources.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

We would love to have you tune in to the discussion as our expert panelists discuss the following topics: Navigating regulatory compliance; Where to start and how. FDA, USDA, DEA basics. Future projections for compliance. Useful resources. Appropriate vs. inappropriate health claims.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

8] Spravato is derived from ketamine and categorized by DEA as a Schedule III controlled substance. DEA and the Controlled Substances Act. In addition to the arduous FDA approval process, potential psychedelic therapies would also require complying with requirements from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The importation of the naturally derived psilocybin into California was completed after the Company’s supply partner Mycrodose Therapeutics was granted an import license from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). “With their track-record of working with the U.S. . Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Another potential headache for farmers is that analytical laboratories must be registered with the DEA in order to perform compliance testing. No existing cannabis labs are registered with the DEA because they handle a schedule 1 substance, which violates federal law. and seize all the testing samples. THC threshold.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is definitely an issue with these piecemeal cannabis bills: there will always be collateral effects regarding compliance with other, existing federal laws. This is a somewhat troubling observation by the DOJ, but probably an accurate one. What happens now?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

When insurance is involved, whether private or government, the clinic then faces the advent of compliance with state and federal Stark and anti-kickback laws and regulations, which have civil and criminal penalties if violated. Although many are still self-pay mainly for two reasons: 1. What licenses do you need to operate a ketamine clinic?

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Many states are now scrambling to close legal loopholes in their drug laws to bring delta-8 into regulatory compliance. But my contacts at the American Herbal Products Association, as well as the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and the American Western Hemp Professionals, and the U.S. But how long will that legal status last?

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Responding to industry requests for predictability and uniformity in testing, the regulation sets minimum standards for basic compliance with the requirement that hemp must be 0.3% DEA will continue to have a role in the hemp program. must be accomplished under DEA guidance. USDA also provides a required lab report format.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Laboratory must be DEA-registered. is within that range, then the sample will be considered to be hemp for purposes of compliance with the requirements of State, Tribal, or USDA hemp plans: For example, if a laboratory reports a result as 0.35% with a measurement of uncertainty of +/- 0.06, the distribution or range is 0.29% to 0.41%.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

The first argument was that according to the DEA, Delta-8 remains a schedule I substance because its method of manufacture is “synthetically-derived.” Thompson Hine LLP is available to assist vapor businesses with their compliance needs. In other words, any contrary agency language is overridden by clear statutory text. 202.263.4128.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 15-day preharvest testing by a DEA registered laboratory. WFRP coverage is often used for specialty and non-traditional crops. 3% Total THC.

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MJ Business Attorneys

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Marijuana industry operators were left unfazed when Jeff Session’s marijuana enforcement memorandum was released in January and the Obama era “Cole Memo” was rescinded, which relaxed the use of federal resources to prosecute marijuana businesses in compliance with state law.

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Medicinal Genomics

JULY 13, 2023

one of just seven federally DEA- licensed cannabinoid research labs, had some encouraging news about how cannabinoids and cannaflavins can lengthen life spans while improving health spans. Watch Dr. Russo’s Presentation Hunter Land, Ph.D, the VP of Research & Development at Biopharmaceutical Research Company, Inc.,

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The first crisis point initiated by the Rule is its requirement that Labs “ must be registered by the DEA to conduct chemical analysis of controlled substances (in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.13). ” The USDA helpfully indicates that it will post directions for obtaining a DEA registration. Will that disqualify Labs in those states?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Back in August 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”) released its Interim Final Rule (the “ IFR” ) in which the agency stated, in part, that “[a]ll synthetically derived tetrahydrocannabinols remain schedule I controlled substances.” This chemical conversion is at the root of the legal confusion.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s compliance and enforcement team was instrumental in the dismantling of an illegal marijuana processing site by local, state and federal law enforcement last week in rural Lane County.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

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”). Option 2 would likely be hugely expensive: we would see increased business failure as well as market consolidation.

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Medicinal Genomics

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For the lab professionals, the Laboratory Compliance Testing Workshop will cover a variety of topics related to cannabis safety testing from sample preparation to regulatory environments. Additionally, Kevin McKernan will share insights into Hop Latent Viroid’s pathology and how that can help breeders produce more resistant plants.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2022

The firm’s deep expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, FDA regulatory compliance and pharmaceutical product liability litigation and risk management enables it to address complex legal hurdles faced by stakeholders seeking to research, develop, invest in and bring-to-market psychedelic therapies. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Ultimately, while the 2018 Farm Bill clarified that hemp is not a controlled substance – and the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) has no authority over it – the legislation did not resolve lingering questions related to federal food and drug regulations which protect consumer safety, as overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).

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MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

Attorney Charles Feldmann—former DEA Task Force Commander himself—understands government policy and utilizes his background to help his clients in the marijuana industry achieve and maintain strict compliance with state and federal regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

percent delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or opportunities for remediation or alternative uses; the feasibility of producer compliance with sampling timetables; the feasibility of producer compliance with reporting requirements; and. For the FDA, this seems to be based on the agencies continued hostility towards Hemp CBD.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 10, 2020

Manufacturers are responsible for certifying records, including all product data, which includes, for example, information on formulation, labeling, and DEA Schedule. Product listing certification requires manufacturers to ensure, on an annual basis, that its directory listing is updated and accurate. CBD Class Action Litigation.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

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. Because 0.3% Because 0.3% Interstate Transport. ” What is 7 U.S.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Department of Agriculture (USDA), not the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Darren has worked on several legal issues in the cannabis space, specializing thus far in industrial hemp, regulatory compliance (hemp and marijuana), and civil and commercial litigation. The 2018 Farm Bill means that hemp will be regulated by the U.S.

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SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Similarly, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture has noted that the “DEA takes the position that synthetically derived THC is illegal as a controlled substance. The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board recently stated , “products exceeding 0.3% THC, including Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, would be considered cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The inevitability of enforcement actions, civil penalties, loss of licensure, and even potentially criminal liability (depending on the nature of the violation) mean that cannabis businesses must get in the mindset of compliance. The point is that compliance means more than just not engaging in criminal or openly unlawful conduct.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2021

In addition, the Portuguese operation was also granted certification of compliance with GACP and IMC-GAP. Biopharmaceutical Research Company (“BRC”) is a specialty pharmaceutical company that holds several DEA Registrations and is helping pioneer the federally legal cannabis space in the U.S. About Biopharmaceutical Research Company.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2019

To expand the number of manufacturers, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) submitted a notice in the Federal Register on August 11, 2016, soliciting applications for licenses to manufacture marijuana for research purposes. However, over two years have passed without any new schedule I marijuana manufacturer registrations.

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