Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

The FDA site has helpful guidance on products that contain hemp and/or CBD in the United States.”. Shopify also requires all users to complete an Attestation for the Sale of Hemp and Hemp-Derived Products, for which it again urges users to consult with an attorney for legal guidance. cosmetics, dietary supplements, etc.)

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2018, Congress enacted the Farm Bill, which distinguished prohibitions on marijuana from hemp. The Farm Bill defines hemp as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. With this advantageous change in the law, the hemp industry has thrived. The value of hemp production was estimated at $824 million in 2021 according to the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 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. Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq., Today we turn to Texas.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

If you’ve been following the hemp scene in Washington state, you know it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC is pleased to announce a new Cannabis Practice Group to help cannabis retail, growers, distributors, processors, and investors navigate the new regulations associated with the law in ways that safeguard both public safety and business enterprise.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

And since CBD comes from the hemp plant, it’s often considered a natural remedy. CBD Must Be Derived from Hemp Plants. Under federal law, CBD products must be derived from hemp plants, not marijuana plants. So, when purchasing CBD products, make sure they are derived from hemp plants, not marijuana plants.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. AZ resident? AZ resident?

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

Last week, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued interim guidance stating that federally insured credit unions may provide certain financial services to legally operating hemp businesses. The post Credit Union and Banking Update for Hemp and Marijuana Industries appeared first on Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. NH resident? VA resident? New Hampshire. SC resident?

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Allows veterinarians to administer hemp and CBD products to animals.

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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%).

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production. DE resident?

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act or Ryan’s Law would allow patients in California with serious conditions to use non-smokable medical cannabis inside of hospitals. If and when it’s signed by the governor, Senate Bill 311 or Ryan’s Law would allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in healthcare facilities.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% States already closing loopholes.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

In the past few months, the sales of Delta-8 THC products have exploded, representing the fastest growing segment of hemp-derived products. Yet, despite its growing popularity, the legality of Delta-8 THC, including that of Delta-8 THC products, remains murky. This blog post provides a broad, 30,000-foot view on this issue. Delta-8 THC.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Patients and industry stakeholders should stay informed about evolving regulations to ensure compliance with state laws and to promote the safe and responsible use of medical cannabis. It’s important for patients and caregivers to familiarize themselves with these laws to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

According to a press release issued by the House Committee on Financial Services on March 26, 2019, committee chairwoman, Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA), remarked, the SAFE Banking Act “addresses an urgent public safety concern for legitimate businesses that currently have no recourse but to operate with just cash.”

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

This post will cover the main changes (in our opinion) regarding the California Department of Public Health Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch’s (“CDPH-MCSB”) permanent regs. Without further ado: No more Farm Bill hemp-CBD ingredients or additives. Changes to operations that now require state approval.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

There is absolutely no proof or substantiated science indicating that somehow either cannabis or hemp cure or mitigate COVID-19. Compliance is suspended. And don’t forget that remaining open also means total compliance with any COVID-19-related operational emergency regulations. This is a definite “no way.”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. While federal law limits the delta-9 THC content of hemp to not more than 0.3

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. Meanwhile, the state was experiencing a severe bottleneck in its own licensing process. July 2019 – Hemp Cultivation Registration. . | Dec 20, 2019 .

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? in the Watermelon Pot Rocks from Hemp Living – right through to a massive 23.17% in the Blueberry Muffin disposable vape pen from Dope. Table of Contents.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production. HI resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

3] The CSA established five schedules of controlled substances, with Schedule I substances defined as those which have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. [4]

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

The alleged violations involve “pervasive irregularities” that prevented regulators from evaluating whether products from the licensees’ cultivation facilities were properly tested for quality and safety, security camera outages that were not reported to regulators, and improper use of pesticides on their products.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The Village Farms Shares issued under the Share Purchase Agreement are subject to lock-up agreements, and subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, 33% of these shares will be released in four months, another 33% of these shares to be released after eight months and the remaining shares to be released after one year.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Seems like not a month goes by in California where the Assembly isn’t trying to pass a slew of cannabis bills to help regulate the state’s industry under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). In case you missed it, our hemp laws also got a tiny facelift.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

As we’ve mentioned before on this podcast, the cannabis laws are especially difficult to parse and in California the regulatory structure would be comical if it weren’t so frustrating and disheartening to stay in compliance. Maybe hemp, maybe CBD, but I think it’s going to be years before that happens.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Yet, in order to market a business’s commitment to consumer safety and environmental integrity, these values need to be communicated—but how?” And while processors, cultivators and dispensaries are disposing of waste correctly per state laws, much of that waste just ends up in landfills.” Terrapin Care Station.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 9, 2021

Sales of delta-8 THC products pose a competitive threat to licensed and regulated cannabis manufacturers and retailers, because delta-8 makers don’t have to abide by the costly quality control and safety standards imposed upon licensed companies. But that doesn’t mean the public health risks expressed by licensed companies aren’t unfounded.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

By allowing banks to provide services to the cannabis industry, the SAFE Banking Act aims to increase public safety by reducing the amount of cash at a marijuana business. In practice, the passage of the SAFE Banking Act should alleviate apprehension regarding hemp on the side of financial institutions.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Laws protecting patients and their providers vary from state to state and, in some cases, may vary from county to county. Many individuals choose to break outdated state laws that do not account for medical use or their access. tend to focus on industries such as technology and health care.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The bill would provide safe harbor for financial institutions to work with regulated cannabis businesses that are in compliance with state laws, addressing a number of public safety concerns and lack of access to capital for small businesses created by current federal restrictions. Without banking services, U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In the event a Tribe or State doesn’t develop a plan or the plan is rejected by USDA, then growers will just follow the overall system put together by USDA (these directives are very similar to the standards set out in the 2018 Farm Bill, legalizing hemp). State prohibition is OK. Age limits (21).

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