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America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market

Canna Law Blog

Unfortunately, state-legal U.S. marijuana policy: stuck in the past Despite growing state-level legalization, federal marijuana policy in the United States still tracks closer to authoritarian regimes like Russia and China than to progressive jurisdictions like Europe and Canada. In contrast, the U.S. hemp operators.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Your Highness, Carly.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Idaho

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Hemp cultivation is not legal, even after the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Hemp vs Cannabis: The Differences Explained

Otherside Farms

The laws about cannabis use in the U.S. Now you need to track the federal cannabis laws on top of your state’s regulations. Those new to cannabis cultivation or use assume all cannabis gets you high via THC. Growing hemp is an easy process under the new federal laws. Have you seen CBD oil for sale online?

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No Smoking: Some States Try to Snuff Out Smokable Hemp Products

Canna Law Blog

Last month, South Carolina’s Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office issued a letter to the Chief of the state’s Law Enforcement Division. South Carolina, like many other states, regulates the cultivation, handling, and processing of hemp. It distinguishes between raw hemp and “hemp products.”

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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

MMJ Recs

From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. In this guide, we’re exploring the intricate journey of the medical marijuana cultivation process including distribution, various techniques, regulations, and trends shaping the industry.