NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. AL resident?

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2024

New sponsored legislation from Sen. Though all these proposals deal with hemp regulations and consumer safety, SB3926 does not align with Ford and Collins’ bills. One key provision addresses the definition of “THC” and the total concentration level limits of 0.3% Kimberly A.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

CBD may only find a legal path to market through legislation after the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) rejected two food safety applications by a pair of major U.S. First, the agency equated CBD in full-spectrum hemp supplements with concentrated CBD, such as that contained in Epidiolex, the only FDA-approved high-CBD drug.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

Judy Schwank and Sharif Street announced April 6 that they will soon introduce legislation that would ban the sale of delta-8 THC products. Subject: Delta-8 THC Legislation. Delta-8 THC is a naturally occurring compound in hemp in low concentrations. Cannabis Business Times reports. Pennsylvania Sens. Schwank and Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues. THC concentration threshold, but still contain enough THC per milligram to make the product intoxicating.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2020

We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety writes Rob Verkerk PhD, scientific and executive director, ANH-Intl. We take a look at where CBD regulation might be going and whether we should be concerned about safety. A new ‘problem’: safety. ? A new ‘problem’: safety.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Under the Farm Bill, hemp-derived products containing a concentration of up to 0.3% Any product, including “Cannabidiol” (CBD) products, with a concentration of more than 0.3% Any product, including “Cannabidiol” (CBD) products, with a concentration of more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are not controlled substances.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Before the voting of Bill 399, the Government, opposed to the legislation and to the regulation of cannabis cultivation in Brazil, tried to strategically hinder its advance. The only concentration allowed, though, would be 200mg/ml. Health, in Brazil, is a commodity. Unfortunately. Source: [link].

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Criminal sale in the second degree (sale of over 16 ounces or 80 grams of concentrate) will be made a class E felony. Criminal sale in the first degree (sale of over 64 ounces or 320 grams of concentrate) will be made a class D felony. The legislation also put forth a process to expunge records for certain cannabis convictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) introduced legislation Friday that would expand the “implied consent law” to include blood testing for driving under the influence of marijuana. It’s funny (not ha! That’s 4 bills in total already! The New Jersey Monitor reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2021

For us, it is an opportunity for us to regain control of our community, freeing citizens of fear of safety and deteriorating quality of life.”. Morgan, the legislation was created with input from multiple resources, including both legal growers and law enforcement to better protect communities, especially in Southern Oregon.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

Yet another reason why federal legislation is desperately needed for a raft of reasons. Laura Davis; environmental, health and safety consultant; YellowBird ; Phoenix writes. Writes Davis for Safety & Health magazine. At high concentrations, carbon dioxide acts as a simple asphyxiant. Carbon monoxide. Pesticides.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 % on a dry weight basis. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.),

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Dispensaries in Ohio for Medical Marijuana Ohio’s medical marijuana dispensaries provide patients with access to a variety of cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals. This limit may vary based on the type and potency of the products purchased.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

2021 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP. There was a flurry of cannabis legislation in 2021. We had some successes, one big heartbreaking loss, and fought back some dangerous tax legislation. Doubled possession limits on all products except for seeds and immature plants and increasing the concentration limits in edibles to 100 mg.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

This legislation outlines the eligibility criteria for patients, allowing those with qualifying conditions to obtain medical marijuana cards. Familiarizing oneself with this legislation is crucial for patients, physicians, and dispensary operators to navigate West Virginia’s medical marijuana program compliantly and effectively.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST. MAUCRSA defines various terms for these purposes, including “cannabis,” “cannabis products,” “cannabis concentrate,” and “edible cannabis product.”. Introduced by Assembly Member Kalra. February 08, 2022. AB 1885, as introduced, Kalra. Cannabis and cannabis products: animals: veterinary medicine.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

As federal and state governments tackle the legalization of hemp as a distinct product from cannabis, the safety of the products produced from hemp isn’t getting the same attention as those produced from THC-based cannabis. Testing failures highlight the need for national regulations on hemp. Furthermore, the cartridge contained at least 6.5

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The chamber also noted and endorsed the positions expressed more recently by other health care professional associations and unions in particular the concerns for health and safety at the place of work and practice.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 2019

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”). Industrial hemp” or “hemp” means “the plant Cannabis sativa L.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

To date, it’s truly been “buyer beware” outside of states putting together their own protocols on things like recalls, packaging and labeling safety standards, quality assurance reviews, and testing. CBD testing, packaging, and labeling is no consumer safety picnic either. 3% THC in line with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Earlier this month, California legislators passed a law, AB 45 , aimed at providing guardrails for an expanded consumer marketplace for products containing hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in California. Published at the Mondaq Platform.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 11, 2023

More recently, on May 9, 2023, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed similar legislation relating to initial hiring decisions. THC is the primary target and is found in greater concentrations in drug tests that use saliva specimens, which in turn leads to test results that are tied to or related to psychoactive effect.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

FDA continually asked the companies for meetings and safety data about their products containing full-spectrum hemp extract. After complying with FDA’s requests, these companies saw FDA reject their NDI notifications—disregarding published peer-reviewed toxicology studies and years’ worth of real-world safety evidence.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

In January of 2022, the OLCC, ODA, and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will set new potency and concentration limits for THC and other cannabis intoxicants in hemp products intended for sale to adults. Specifically around cannabis being illegally produced because it is unregistered or under the guise that it’s hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2022

They affect the water and soil, and become concentrated in plants, animals, pesticides and the sediments used to make fertilizers. Later this year, the LCB will convene a diverse workgroup of stakeholders including: legislators, industry members, labs, public health and prevention representatives and consumers.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here’s everything you need to know about this new legislation. This program is designed to prioritize granting licenses to owners who may have been impacted disproportionately by previous marijuana legislation and its enforcement. With this new legislation, many people have questions about how these new laws will work.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Throughout the nation, we’ve had a wave of legislation which greatly impacted the commercial cannabis industry. This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!),

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp, defined as cannabis, including its derivatives, extracts, and cannabinoids (among other things), with a delta-9 THC concentration of no more than 0.3%, from the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). The ruling also comes down as federal agencies have raised concerns about delta-8’s safety and efficacy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Javier Álvarez, “The Relationship Between Observed Signs of Impairment and THC Concentration in Oral Fluid,” Drug and Alcohol Dependence , 144 (2014): 231-238, [link]. 1] However, there is little evidence correlating a specific THC level with impaired driving, making marijuana per se laws controversial and difficult to prosecute. [2].

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Miss Marijuana

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

As legislation and regulations change, more and more distributors are trying to both break into and expand into what can, sometimes, feel like an oversaturated market. This Northern California based company aims to create pure and safe cannabis concentrates. By: Catalina Valencia. The cannabis industry is growing rapidly.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 19, 2020

Many legislators are calling for the rescheduling of cannabis in order to more accurately reflect its nature. Most of us are probably familiar with the word narcotic being used casually as a synonym for illegal drugs , but in a conversation in which things are being legislated, it’s important to be more specific. What Are Narcotics? .

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

The Agency currently has authority to regulate the production, safety testing, labeling, and sale of psychoactive cannabis products, so the transition of authority allows for better regulation of the ever-evolving cannabis industry. Hemp-derived ingredients are being added to marijuana-infused products.

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MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

The law is written to apply to cannabis concentrates, in the form of “hashish oil,” as well as dried flowers. Those who were previously arrested for possession of one ounce or less of cannabis, in Virginia, will no longer have those arrests appear on their criminal record under the new legislation. What happens to criminal records?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Note that licensing requirements for growing industrial hemp, which doesn’t contain significant concentrations of THC, are different from licensing requirements for THC-containing cannabis plants. These products must also comply with safety standards at the local and state levels.

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