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PA: State provides $350K to Wilkes University to launch cannabis education programs

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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO, (WOLF) — This fall, Wilkes University will launch a bachelor of science degree in cannabis chemistry as well as a certificate program in cannabis studies , and officials learned that the university will get $350,000 in state funds for the launch. We look forward to welcoming students into these programs this fall.

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New York launches cannabis education campaign

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Presenters played campaign segments at Monday’s launch event, which was hosted by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) with speakers from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the state Department of Health.

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Five Takeaways From California’s New State Industrial Hemp Bill

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” New License and Registration Requirements: Manufacturers of industrial hemp products that are foods, dietary supplements, or cosmetics must register with the state, and those producing pet foods containing hemp must obtain a license. Here are five key takeaways from AB 45 for the cannabis industry.

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California Splits from the FDA: CBD Now Permitted in Food, Beverages and More

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That is not to say, however, that the inclusion of CBD in “industrial hemp products,” a term that encompasses cosmetics, food, food additives, dietary supplements, or herbs for human or animal consumption that contain industrial hemp, is totally unregulated in California.

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

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It’s no secret that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t sanction the consumption of CBD for humans and pets in food and beverages, and it continues to pursue the shutdown of CBD companies that make unsubstantiated medical claims about their CBD products in violation of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act.

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California – CBD Now Permitted in Food, Beverages and More

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That is not to say, however, that the inclusion of CBD in “industrial hemp products,” a term that encompasses cosmetics, food, food additives, dietary supplements, or herbs for human or animal consumption that contain industrial hemp, is totally unregulated in California.

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FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

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With the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill , CBD derived from hemp — if cultivated pursuant to a state research pilot program — got a little bit of precarious legal cover. A multitude of states now allow CBD in food and drinks for consumption by humans and animals. The future of FDA CBD regulations.

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