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Scientists Argue for New Definition of Hemp

CannaMD

Our current definitions of hemp and marijuana distinguish these separate varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant based on THC content. THC qualifies as hemp (which is CBD-dominant and cultivated by industrial hemp farmers nationwide for various purposes – especially, in recent years, to support the booming CBD industry).

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Michigan Court Recognizes Cannabis Cultivation as Agricultural Operation

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

A potential milestone for the cannabis industry, this ruling sheds light on the legal classification of cannabis cultivation and its eligibility for agricultural tax-related benefits. According to the Court, cannabis cultivation undeniably falls within the definition of an agricultural operation as outlined in MCL 211.34c(2)(a) of the GPTA.

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New York Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

Canna Law Blog

The licenses: 52 conditional adult-use cultivation licenses based on the conditional license type rolled out by the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) earlier this year. A significant motivation for getting these licenses out so quickly was to allow cultivators the opportunity to grow during the current grow cycle.

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Cannara Biotech Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire TGOD’s State-of-the-Art Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility in Valleyfield, Quebec

Cannabis Law Report

providing Cannara the ability to reach an annual cultivation capacity of 125,000 kg of premium-grade cannabis. providing Cannara the ability to reach an annual cultivation capacity of 125,000 kg of premium-grade cannabis. providing the Company with 125,000kg of potential annualized cultivation output. Related Links.

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Goodness Growth Holdings Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Charm City Medicus Dispensary in Baltimore, Maryland

Cannabis Law Report

“With our recent initiatives to expand cultivation and processing capacity in Maryland , we’re in an excellent position to continue growing our wholesale and retail sales in the state as our manufacturing capabilities enable us to offer the full spectrum of cannabis products to patients. . SOURCE Goodness Growth Holdings.

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A Farmer Turns to Cannabis Cultivation for Survival

Veriheal

These can range all the way from six months in jail to the death penalty for large-scale cultivation and distribution. Phung is definitely not the first Vietnamese farmer to turn to illegal cannabis cultivation out of desperation. A Recurring Problem.

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Goodness Growth Holdings Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Charm City Medicus Dispensary in Baltimore, Maryland

Cannabis Law Report

“With our recent initiatives to expand cultivation and processing capacity in Maryland , we’re in an excellent position to continue growing our wholesale and retail sales in the state as our manufacturing capabilities enable us to offer the full spectrum of cannabis products to patients. .