CannaMD

JULY 19, 2020

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) made far fewer cannabis-related arrests in 2019 than in previous years. Let’s take a closer look at what DEA data reveals. But despite all the DEA’s seizing and destroying, it’s clear that the average U.S. That’s what DEA data indicates, at least — especially when looked at closely.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In August 2016, the US Drug Enforcement Administration announced in the US Federal Register that the agency was “adopting a new policy that is designed to increase the number of entities registered under the Controlled Substances Act to grow (manufacture) marijuana to supply legitimate researchers in the United States.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners seized over 5.5 million cultivated marijuana plants and made more than 6,600 marijuana-related arrests in 2021, according to annual data compiled by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. . million cultivated cannabis plants last year – a 20 percent increase over 2020’s totals.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Therefore, the law prohibited the utilization of even medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Therefore, the law prohibited the utilization of even medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Louis lawmaker behind a recently enacted marijuana decriminalization bill says he’s aware that there’s growing talk about pushing broader reform by loosening laws around psychedelics and other drugs—but he’s concerned that the federal government may intervene if the city pushes the envelope too far. Louis Public Radio on Monday.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

Pennington, who focuses on federal appeals and regulatory issues, is co-counsel on several high-profile cases against the DEA regarding cannabis research, hemp, and psychedelics. The INCBA supports lawyers in their practice of law as they serve all aspects of the cannabis and related industries. Hemp Industries Association v.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

This USDA study , figure 2, page 4, shows states reporting nearly 30,000 total hemp acres “licensed or approved” for cultivation in 2017. It doesn’t appear that much of this was greenhouse acreage, and I presume it includes hemp cultivated for all uses. Bad policy and the new cannabinoids markets It always starts with policy.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. Whether you’re planning a long road trip or flying to see family over the holidays — the following will ensure you stay on the right side of the law. >> Learn more: Where is Cannabis Legal?

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

On the other side of the country our nation’s capital has its own ballot initiative on psychedelics, Initiative 81, formally known as the Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act of 2020. Psilocybin remains a Schedule 1 drug, meaning the DEA says it has a high likelihood of abuse and no accepted medical use – just like marijuana.

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NORML

APRIL 8, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has formally submitted comments to the US Federal Register opposing the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule changes governing the federal production and distribution of cannabis for clinical research purposes.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2019

Accordingly, the USDA held that the DEA “no longer has authority to require hemp seed permits for import purposes.”. According to the Montana senator, the DEA was blocking Montana farmers from importing hemp seeds. The agency further explained that the statement aimed to provide assistance to U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

As we wrote back in early 2019, the prohibition on interference ONLY applied to hemp cultivated under the 2018 Farm Bill. In summary, until states had hemp plans approved and hemp was cultivated under those plans, which essentially did not happen until 2020, transporters really had no additional protections than they had previously.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

Now, a psychedelic-focused bill aimed at reforming laws surrounding psychedelics further in the state has successfully qualified for the November ballot. This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 5, 2021

Having spent more than 25 years studying cannabis policy and scheduling, I take issue with this interpretation. Two, they are federally classified by DEA and HHS as Schedule II, III, IV or V substances. Authors Tracy Gallegos and Neville M.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Medical cannabis cultivators who currently operate in the State of Connecticut could apply for a recreational license as early as this summer. However, it’s important to note that — according to the Marijuana Policy Project — each applicant would be required to pay a fee of $3 million. Legal Cannabis Business Framework .

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

Filburn where the court held that Congress may regulate the intrastate cultivation of wheat because that activity in the aggregate would impose substantial effects on interstate commerce. In 1996, California passed the Compassionate Use Act that allowed its citizens to cultivate and use cannabis for medical purposes. In Gonzalez v.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Legislative changes have been proposed to harmonize Washington’s hemp laws with the federal government’s 2018 Farm Bill. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Peter Becker – Lane Powell. By Peter Becker on March 8, 2019.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 8, 2021

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ruled that Delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid that occurs naturally and can also be processed from CBD, is a controlled substance not protected by the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp agriculture and products derived from the crop. Last year, the U.S. Colorado Backs Away from Delta-8 THC Regulation.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

He added that significant data is still needed to inform policy regarding use of consumer cannabis products. Nonetheless, laws applicable to the practice of medicine that may impact speech, such as laws that might limit a vet’s ability to recommend CBD products, will generally pass constitutional muster. Final Thoughts.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The article suggests the law enforcement officers who executed the search warrant were surprised by extent of the criminal activity at this “model” cannabis farm. It has been less than eight years since the DEA, the Criminal Investigation Division of IRS, and the Office of the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

DEA increases the cannabis research quota. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced annual quotas for the manufacture of controlled substances for research purposes, providing for 7,000 pounds of cannabis to be used in scientific studies. Battle heating up over Florida ballot initiative to legalize cannabis for adult use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In February of this year, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (“CBCC”) sent a letter to Weedmaps.com alleging that the website was “engaging in activity that violates state cannabis laws.” If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. John McKay.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s not as if the law has changed or the FDA’s actually issued any regulations on Hemp CBD. But, the FDCA grants the FDA Commissioner can override the Drug Exclusion Rule by issuing “a regulation, after notice and comment, finding that the article would be lawful under [the FDCA].” USDA Ditches DEA Registration.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Ole Miss got the cannabis study and research cultivation gig from the DEA (via a contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)) in 1968. The federal bid ( which comes up every 5 years ) to cultivate cannabis for federal research and drug trials is supposed to be a competitive one.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 7, 2021

Depending on the allegations, companies must also stay attentive to federal criminal exposure if information is shared with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). As the cultivators prepare to launch operations, the first tripwire is immediately evident: Where will the cannabis come from? The Legal Gray Area of the Initial Grow.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. The amount of hemp under cultivation in the U.S. Current Market Dynamics Loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill The 2018 Farm Bill defines “hemp” as “the plant Cannabis sativa L.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

California passed the Compassionate Use Act in 1996, which established an exception to the prohibition on marijuana possession and cultivation which was medical necessity as approved by a licensed physician. The criminalization of marijuana was the result of racially motivated policies, such as the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. The AAFP also recognizes that several states have passed laws approving limited recreational use and/or possession of marijuana. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Despite legalization in the majority of states, however, federal law (i.e., This conflict between federal and state law has raised concerns among CPAs providing services to the marijuana industry. Barr also noted that Congress needs to make a decision as to whether federal law should be changed or followed. 15, 2019, [link] ).

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Let’s begin with the following: STATES Act Becomes Law. The STATES Act passes in Congress, the President signs it and it becomes law which means that in the states where cannabis is legal : Banking system becomes available to cannabis businesses.

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Sensi Seeds

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

All of these companies, the seeds banks, cultivators, manufacturers, grow shops, distributors, and online vendors operate in a grey market that permits them to sell their products as long as they follow some rules. Irrespective of where the directive came from, policy on CBD has changed.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 28, 2021

Decree 811 of 2021 modifies an earlier law that regulated the commercialization of medical cannabis, Justice Minister Wilson Ruiz said. CUMCS GACP certified cultivation facility, its EUGMP Part II certification covering the production of dry flower, and its 30-plus cannabinoid genetics that are registered in the country. million sq.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Later that year, Doblin sued the DEA for the first time. MAPS hired Sylvia Thyssen as our first employee , celebrated the 50th anniversary of LSD , outlined perspectives on drug policy , and worked toward facilitating a pilot study for medical marijuana. Lyle Craker, Ph.D.,

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Meadow

JULY 13, 2018

Isa Perez (Head of Business Development at Meadow) moderates the Update from Local Regulators Panel with Joe Devlin (Sacramento Cannabis Policy and Enforcement), Cat Packer (Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation), and Nicole Elliot ( San Francisco Office of Cannabis). Photo Credit: Kandid Kush.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Listen & Subscribe: In light of Black History Month, we feel it is important and relevant to talk about how minorities in the United States and around the world have been disproportionately affected by drug policy and the war on drugs. So, he’s helping us out with this content on the cultivation side. This was the law.

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NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 22, 2021

federal law as a Schedule 1 drug puts us far behind our international partners and scientific competitors, including the U.K., As of this writing, cannabis remains a prohibited Schedule 1 drug, defined by the DEA as having “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” . Marijuana’s categorization under U.S.

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