Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Although DOH launched the Program in November 2020 and began accepting licensing and permit applications for cannabinoid hemp processors, distributors, and retailers, the state agency didn’t initiate the formal rulemaking process until June 2 of this year. Ensuring cannabinoid hemp products meet specific concentration limits.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

New York’s proposed cannabinoid hemp regulations are a big deal for the State’s 700 or so hemp farmers, and the greater cannabis industry. How New York arrived at the proposed cannabinoid hemp regulations. The four main changes in the proposed cannabinoid hemp regulations.

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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. About Allay Consulting.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

On November 24, 2021, the New York state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) published a Notice of Adoption of the long-awaited hemp regulations. The regulations are codified at 9 NYCRR Part 114, titled “Cannabinoid Hemp.” Refer to our legal alert from May for a summary of hemp regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

TORONTO — A pair of licensed cannabis stores selling unregulated hemp products has prompted Ontario’s pot regulator to issue a warning to retailers. We also have become aware that some retailers are offering and selling cannabis-based products in different packaging than the original packaging from the OCS.”.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

A few weeks ago, we addressed the need for hemp sellers and purchaser to enter into agricultural production agreements (“APAs”), and in doing so, avoid unnecessary litigation. Accordingly, a hemp agreement should mandate that the seller (i.e., Accordingly, a hemp agreement should mandate that the seller (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission unanimously agreed to fine a Portland based recreational marijuana processor $100,000 for deliberately sidestepping packaging and labeling rules designed to protect consumers.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 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 North Carolina. producers and consumers.'”

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 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. A hemp license is required to cultivate and process hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA. THC would be regulated differently than low-THC hemp as “cannabis.” Cannabis above 0.3%

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

THE USPS PUBLISHED NEW GUIDELINES FOR MAILING HEMP AND HEMP PRODUCTS. Sending hemp and CBD in the mail has proven to be more of a hassle than one would expect given the recent expansion of hemp’s legal status in the United States. This post was written by attorney Kamran Aryah with the Kight on Cannabis law firm.

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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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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 5, 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. South Dakota currently did not allow hemp cultivation until just days ago.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The distinction between labeling (including packaging) and advertising is not always clear. develop compliance programs to (i) ensure that their marketing efforts align with federal guidelines and (ii) ensure that their compliance team is familiar with the FDA and the FTC’s regulations to successfully implement these guidelines.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Essentially, due to the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill, the USPS got tons of questions from CBD purveyors about mailing CBD products to consumers via USPS channels, and the BMA advisory sets forth the necessary elements mailers needed to meet under the 2014 Farm Bill to legitimately mail their hemp-derived CBD products. Code Section §1716E(b).

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

On September 17, I , along with my colleagues, Griffen Thorne and Vince Sliwoski , held a webinar entitled “Hemp CBD Q&A,” a recording of which is available on our blog. Does any state have a model law(s) governing the licensing of in-state hemp processors? This is due, in part, to the grey legality of Hemp CBD products.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This is the first in a three-part series addressing why companies making and sell hemp-derived CBD products ought to be concerned about state consumer protection laws and offering a few thoughts on how to mitigate the risk of running afoul of those laws. The FDA and FTC Regulatory Overlap Means Twice as Much Compliance for CBD Companies.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

AB 45 is key California legislation, passed in early September 2021, that makes a clear legal path for the retail sale of hemp- derived CBD dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics in the state of California. Hemp Roundtable, California Hemp Council, and other California stakeholders. California. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2020

In the meantime, we encourage licensees to review the regulations in detail HERE to maintain compliance. Some regulations were amended much more substantially than others. Green Light Law Group will provide more analysis as to these regulations in the coming weeks.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

While there was some initial hope that the USPS would carve out from its ban all hemp products, including hemp-derived CBD vapor products, the USPS Final Rule does not do so. any substance , which includes ENDS intended for use with hemp or marijuana, the PACT Act now applies to cannabis vapor products. USPS Justifications.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Governor Newsom signed AB-195 into law, which came with sweeping changes specific to the cannabis sector — including changes to cannabis tax & relief, compliance, and oversight. Additionally, the state released its first-ever applications for manufacturing commodities from industrial hemp. Human Food Manufacturer.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Regulated commercial hemp activity is not a federal crime, but hemp’s close proximity to marijuana makes it a generally high-risk endeavor for financial institutions who generally don’t have a high risk tolerance to begin with. For example, a credit union needs to know how to verify the member is part of the pilot program.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Hemp Today reports. Czech President Miloš Zeman is expected to sign a bill that would set the limit for THC in industrial hemp at 1.0% and significantly loosen up rules regarding THC in finished hemp products. THC limit for hemp plants “on the field,” finished hemp products with less than 1.0% Big step forward’.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. That limited exception doesn’t cover other parts of the cannabis plant, including hemp flower. Hemp grown in another country can’t meet those inherently domestic requirements.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

After three full years of hemp cultivation, Linda Noel was confident 2021 would be a success. She learned along the way, though, and hemp grown for CBD had become her primary crop at Terrapin Farm in Franklin, Mass., Now, a sense of urgency permeates the state’s hemp industry. where she also grows tomatoes. .

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

management agreements are a “compliance and litigation hazard” and I mentioned that “we have witnessed an alarming number of compliance issues and outright litigation in the context of services agreements over the years.” I’m on record opining that services agreements are a problem in the Oregon cannabis industry. Conclusion.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

This list is by no means exhaustive, but we have seen a lot of stakeholders struggle with compliance with each of them. #1 5 Distributor Packaging/Labeling Restrictions. BCC rule 5303 allows retailers to package, label, and re-package/re-label cannabis and pre-rolls, but not manufactured products. 6 Hemp Bans.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

On December 2, Congress introduced the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act (the Act ), a bipartisan bill that would establish federal standards for food and beverage products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). Hemp Roundtable. In a press release , U.S.

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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?

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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. Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising. Cannabinoid Hemp. Social and Economic Equity. Medical Use and Research. Public Health and Data Monitoring.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Despite hemp being legal across the United States, recreational marijuana legal in nearly a dozen and medical marijuana legal in over 30, the Navy is expanding its CBD and hemp ban for its members to cover hemp-based shampoos and soaps, even those that are sold legally in all 50 states. Braithwaite in the memo.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

If the Feds regulate CBD as a food ingredient, it could seriously change the game (in a good way) for hemp CBD companies. On December 2, Congress introduced the Act, which is a bipartisan bill that would establish federal standards for food and beverage products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). Hemp Roundtable.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

The New York (“NY”) Cannabis Control Board recently approved regulations for Adult-Use Cannabis, including those applicable to packaging, labeling, marketing, advertising and laboratory testing. Klein Moynihan Turco LLP. Cannabis Board Also Approves Additional 16 Adult-Use Cannabis Conditional Cultivator Licenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

With the legalization of industrial hemp, many are eager to jump into the booming market for cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp-infused products. These companies should also carefully review all packaging, labels and marketing materials prior to manufacture to confirm compliance with FDA, FTC and other governmental regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

3) Behavior that is grounds for a sanction includes but is not limited to noncompliance with requirements relating to license privileges, security, tracking, testing, transportation, packaging and labeling, as well as prohibited and dishonest conduct. (b) Oregon Hemp: New Rules (Part 2). Oregon Hemp – New Rules (Part 3).

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