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NIST and FDA May Be the Cannabis Quality Assurance Heroes We Need

Canna Law Blog

In addition, there have always been issues with certain standards of lab integrity/general competence: one lab will issue a passing result for a batch of cannabis while a second lab issues a failing result– both using the same testing methods under state laws and regulations. 3% THC in line with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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United States: Federal Trademark Considerations For Cannabis/CBD Goods And Services

Cannabis Law Report

Signed into law on December 20, 2018, the 2018 Farm Bill formally acknowledges that hemp, defined as the plant “Cannabis sativa L. The impact of removing hemp (with these precise terms) from the CSA definition of marijuana is that it becomes legal under federal law. ” See Examination Guide 1-19 Section II.

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2020 California Cannabis Bill Round-Up

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It’s admirable of California to make it official that financial institutions (and accountants) don’t commit any crimes under state law by virtue of servicing cannabis businesses. There’s one issue though: federal law. For now, pets, their owners, and vets are in legal limbo regarding medical cannabis.

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California Cannabis: Breaking Down the CDPH Permanent Regulations

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Specifically, an FAQ that issued from FDB last year made clear that FDB prohibits hemp-CBD in “Food” for humans and pets. within 10 calendar days of the change; and a licensee shall notify the [MCSB] through [the state’s online system] of any change in the list of financial interest holders. ” Labeling.

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Investment Interest in California CBD Companies is Rising

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Over the last eight months, a slew of beauty, personal care, and pet brand products have quickly become available across a variety of retail stores. but hemp is defined as the plant, or any part of the plant containing a THC concentration of no more than 0.3 US Farm Bill Opened the Gates.

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Hollister Biosciences Inc. Announces strategic initiatives including a planned rebrand, executive and board updates

Cannabis Law Report

Jake is the founder of Venom Extracts, one of the industry’s premier award-winning cannabis concentrate brands. Venom Extracts, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company is a category-leader which sold over 4 million grams of cannabis in 2020, accounting for up to 30% of dabbable concentrate category sales in Arizona.

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Mondaq Article: Worldwide: Global Developments And Considerations For Registering Cannabis And Cannabis-Related Trademarks

Cannabis Law Report

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will not grant such protection for marks that cover goods and/or services that are a violation of federal law, regardless of whether the activities associated with the goods or services is legal under state law. See 37 C.F.R.

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