NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. Update : H.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Reporters commissioned laboratory testing of 30 commercially available CBD products sold at retailers (non-dispensaries), including edible products and vapor products. These synthetic agents are illegal under federal law and their consumption may be associated with significant adverse health effects.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

Assembly Bill 341 provides regulations governing the establishment of on-site “cannabis consumption lounges” for those ages 21 and older. Regulators will determine the specific types of cannabis products that are “appropriate for consumption” in the facilities.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2025

The new bill: Creates the Prevention of Use of Hemp Cannabinoid Products Intended for Human Consumption by Ingestion or Inhalation by Persons Under 21 Years of Age Act. Provides that hemp food establishments and hemp retailers shall require proof of age from a purchaser of any cannabinoid products before selling the product to that person.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. … and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers … with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.” ” See 7 U.S.C.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

Yet, at the same time, the new amendment to Japan’s cannabis control legislation will also impose harsher bans and punishments for the consumption of recreational tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing cannabis products. In Japan, THC-based products are designated as narcotics to be regulated.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. Furthermore, Virginia’s consumption/product regulations are smoke-free. A low-THC program? You’ll see it called a CBD-only program, or you’ll see it called a low-THC program.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 16, 2019

THC), as well as the transfer of hemp-derived products across state lines for commercial purposes, without restriction on the sale, transport, or possession of hemp-derived products. And while it may make the consumer feel good, legal uncertainty surrounding its sale have been known to cause headaches in entrepreneurs and lawyers.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Louisiana is set to allow hemp-derived delta-8 THC in food, a surprising step as more than a dozen states are doing the opposite and banning the isomer or limiting it to marijuana retailers. This includes the addition of food products containing CBD and delta-8 (THC) products,” the agency clarified.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

At the state level this week, activists gathered in Denver in conjunction with Colorado and Denver NORML chapters to lobby their state lawmakers in favor of workplace drug testing reforms, social consumption, parental protections and expanding access to the state’s medical cannabis program. IA resident? MO resident? MO resident? NE resident?

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law to allow the production and retail sale of hemp-derived CBD products. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2020

A “hemp finished product” is “a hemp product that is intended for retail sale and containing hemp or hemp extracts that includes food, food additives and herbs for human use, including consumption, that has a THC content of not more than three-tenths percent.” Total THC content in the package, labeled in milligrams.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Several mayors across the state of New Jersey are calling for automatic expungement provisions to be included in the state’s marijuana regulation bill, and are threatening to ban retail sales in their jurisdictions if state lawmakers pass legislation without it. Raises the cap on THC limits from three percent to 13 percent.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. New Hampshire. Update : S.54

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Delta-8 THC remains the hottest topic in the hemp industry, and policymakers in Congress and in statehouses across the country are furiously addressing the issue. total THC thresholds. This month, we learned about raids of shops in Kentucky and Georgia for selling delta-8 THC products, with arrests made of retailers in Georgia.

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Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Identical bills that were passed by the Virginia General Assembly put a cap on the total amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that makes users feel high, to 2 milligrams per package. The total THC concentration was also increased to 0.3%.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

Under proposed rules, DNR will issue three “classes of industrial hemp registration for participation in the [Alaska Industrial Hemp Pilot Program],” for growers, processors and retailers. Processors may sell processed hemp or hemp products to retailers. Retailer registration. Grower registration.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was detected in the below batches of CBD foods and food supplements. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) based on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) acute reference dose. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) based on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) acute reference dose. See table below.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Cycling Frog , an exciting new player in the THC & CBD space, recently launched to market across the US to provide unique, safe, and fun, hemp-based THC & CBD products to a mass audience. They also have a range of THC & CBD gummies, softgels, and mints available to buy online. Cannabis should be affordable.

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The Cannigma

JULY 26, 2022

The biggest spike in consumption happened in March of 2020, when COVID-19 took off in North America, with some states seeing a 65-75% increase in sales. Women were the fastest growing demographic, with consumption growing 51% throughout 2020. A generational divide in pandemic cannabis consumption. So who was buying?

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 23, 2019

Adopt a fee schedule for pre-harvest THC testing provided by the ODA. Clarify requirements for individuals making retail sale of industrial hemp in the state. percent total THC (THCA converted to delta9 and delta9 THC). These issues include: Revision of sampling procedures for pre-harvest THC testing.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Certification of Industrial Hemp through regulatory testing to ensure THC levels < 0.3%. MDAR test the THC percentage in hemp using high-performance liquid chromatography (“HPLC”) to test for total THC, including both delta-9 THC and THCa. Not Allowed. Building material. Items made from hemp fiber.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. AB 1465 (Bloom) would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. AL resident?

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NORML

AUGUST 22, 2019

In each of the cases, patients presented symptoms of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and possessed a history of consuming either THC or CBD extracts via the use of unlicensed vapor cartridges. … Investigators have not identified any specific product or compound that is linked to all cases.”

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 18, 2023

HB4161 would amend these provisions by allowing licensed cottage hemp food operators to sell “directly to hemp cannabinoid users or medical patients within the State of Illinois for their own consumption and not for resale. Because cannabis seeds and plants in vegetative growth contain only trace amounts or no THC, the 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The plan would need to cover licensing, THC testing, enforcement, and a host of other topics required under federal law. Under, SB 5719 “CBD and CBD products derived from hemp are considered a food product that must be tested and treated in accordance with other agricultural crop derived food products for human and animal consumption.”

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2022

Friday the 13th marked the grand opening of actor and cannabis advocate Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary-consumption lounge hybrid, The Woods. The Woods is the first of many new consumption lounges expected to open in West Hollywood in the coming months. With Vermont’s retail cannabis market slated to open on Oct.

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Veriheal

JULY 11, 2022

THC and CBD products will have to be clearly marked. A product containing THC is required to have a specific symbol letting consumers know. THC products will also require stickers alerting consumers they must be 21 years of age or older to purchase. Just remember to be cautious and avoid unlicensed retail cannabis storefronts.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Kaló , a handcrafted hemp-infused seltzer brand based in New Jersey , today announced its entry into the legal cannabis beverage market with a new lineup of THC-infused seltzers launching in Maine. Kaló THC Seltzer is now available in Maine. The company has partnered with Novel Beverage Co.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 10, 2021

The multitude of approaches makes any apples-to-apples comparison of rates difficult, but Washington state has the highest statewide retail-level excise tax, at 37 percent. New York , the most recent addition, is the first state to implement a potency-based tax by milligrams of THC. It is reproduced here with permission. .

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

The pending legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. Update : The House Regulated Industries Low Thc Oil Access Subcommittee held another hearing on HB 324 on 2/27/2019, then the bill was approved by the full committee on 3/1/2019. MN resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Boyd Street Distro, LLC , finding that the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill”) legalized delta-8 THC. Though delta-8 THC naturally occurs in the cannabis plant in small amounts, it is commonly made through a conversion process using CBD. as opposed to delta-8 THC or total THC (i.e.,

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 26, 2021

This close cousin of standard THC is legal in most states—and it’s gentler on your mind. Cannabis is a more complex plant than most give it credit for, including its main psychoactive compound, THC. What we usually think of as THC, which has been the main target of cannabis prohibition for decades, is delta-9-THC.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

The popularity of Delta-8-THC , a cannabis compound found in hemp and marijuana, has really taken off in the past year or so. Hemp stores and online retailers around the country are now offering a wide range of Delta-8 tinctures, vapes, and gummies that promise a legal, calming high that feels like a blend of CBD and traditional weed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Cities, towns, and villages may prohibit retail sales and on-site consumption of adult-use cannabis by enacting local ordinances no later than December 31, 2021, but may not prohibit the other activities authorized by MRTA. Retailer : Retailers may sell and deliver cannabis and cannabis products from a licensed premises.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

THC Delta-8 THC, the lesser-known THC compound is gaining notoriety. So, what is delta 8 THC and why is the compound trending now more than ever? A spotlight on delta-8 THC . A rise in THC delta 8 popularity has come from the spike in CBD extraction. With the only exception being THC delta-9.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products. Cultivators may also harvest, package, and label cannabis flower for sale to other businesses, such as a manufacturer or retailer.

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