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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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From DEA to Legal Cannabis: Charles Feldmann Weighs In

CannaTech

As a Marine Corps federal prosecutor, DEA Drug Task Force Commander and state narcotics prosecutor, Charles spent many years engaged in the War on Drugs. A Former DEA Prosecutor’s Journey into the Global Cannabis Industry. Charles Feldmann, Esq. CannaTech alumnus sponsor and cannabis legal expert. ” – Famous Russian proverb.

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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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Charles Feldmann to Speak at Canna Tech Global

MJ Business Attorneys

Charles Feldmann, a former DEA Drug Task Force Commander and former state’s narcotics prosecutor, will be sharing his insight and expertise on the other side of the cannabis constitutional law. ” and he will be discussing the following: A brief history of the U.S. Where is it all headed?” policy towards marijuana.

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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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TRUMP FULFILLING PROMISE

MJ Business Attorneys

Attorney for Colorado who can help with that mission of protecting states’ rights when it comes to responsible marijuana regulation” Although key players in support of Colorado’s marijuana industry appear to be satisfied, Dunn’s employment history calls for cautious optimism as Dunn’s nomination moves through the U.S.

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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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