Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

. “The agency governing New York’s hemp industry “does not always follow established practices” when reviewing applications, inspecting growers and sampling the levels of the intoxicating ingredient in the cannabis plant, an audit from the state comptroller’s office found.” ” Reports the Times Union.

Agriculture 59

Agriculture Hemp Research and Development Programs 59

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Despite the federal illegality of cannabis, lawmakers and state representatives have implemented successful medical and recreational cannabis programs across the nation. As of July 2022, 38 states in America have legalized medical cannabis, and 19 states and the District of Columbia have established recreational cannabis programs.

Cultivation 109

Cultivation Data DEA Dispensary 109

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Key findings of the survey include the fact that in 2019 “65% of farmers who responded to the national survey did not have a buyer” & “there is only one processor for every four growers and the average acres per processor is 138 acres, signifying a major constraint in the hemp supply chain.” ” The Survey.

Supply Chain 56

Supply Chain Hemp Research and Development Agriculture 56

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Vice-President Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health. Immediate Past President Norman Birenbaum, Director of Cannabis Programs at the New York State Executive Chamber. Public Health and Data Monitoring. Cannabinoid Hemp. Medical Use and Research.

Compliance 98

Compliance Compliance Programs Topical 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

9:45-10:45 AM: Federal cannabis policy: Coalition views on state and federal roles in a future national marketplace. Andrew Freedman, Executive Director, Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation. Panelists: Michael Cooper, Co-Chair, Policy Committee, National Cannabis Industry Association. Hemp Roundtable.

Policy 52

Policy Safety Seed-To-Sale Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

Policy 105

Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump have voiced support for state governments deciding their own policies. It’s understandable lawmakers want reliable data before making a decision. The good news for Kentucky legislators is the data already i s available. We can all agree on objective scientific data.

Data 187

Data Clinical Trials Chronic Pain Medicine 187

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

For the first year since program launch, regulated cannabis sales fell in the state. We also saw significant legislative and regulatory changes, further contraction of the hemp industry and a myriad of interesting odds and ends. The legislature gave counties the option to declare states of emergency and opt out of hemp production.

Hemp 82

Hemp Legislation Cannabis Programs 82

SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) State-by-State Policies. NCIA’s State-by-State Policies page is easy to navigate with a U.S. NCIA’s State-by-State Policies page is easy to navigate with a U.S. If the state’s medical cannabis program is operational. Marijuana Policy Project. License types.

Law 52

Law Policy Data Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

Pursuant to the legislation signed by Governor Hochul in February, which we wrote about here , processors who hold a Cannabinoid Hemp Processor license from the Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) qualify to apply for the adult-use conditional processor license. The application window opened on June 28, 2022 and closes on August 31, 2022.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Conditions Cannabinoids Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Over the past year, Bridge West has been working closely with many hemp and CBD clients on setting up their businesses and financial projections. Although there are notable differences, and each industry has unique challenges, our expertise and significant experience in the cannabis industry transfers well to the hemp/CBD space.

Hemp 40

Hemp Policy Data Collective 40

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Although the 2018 Farm Bill carved out hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, few court rulings have addressed the legal distinction between federally-legal hemp and federally-illegal cannabis. A new opinion from the District of Oregon ( Bogard v. 1:19-CV-00705-AA, 2021 WL 4269991 (D.

CBD 52

CBD THC Policy Hemp 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted. Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Program is Raking in the Cash. Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Bill: About HB 1024 .

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Supply Chain Dispensary 98

Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year, we are happy to announce we are expanding our scholarship program and awarding $20,0000 in scholarships to 20 winners. . Major/Program: Business Management with a Minor in Cannabis Studies. Major/Program: Art. Major/Program: Business Administration. Major/Program: Nursing. Matthew Aaron Vogel .

Research and Development 116

Research and Development Supply Chain Programs Education 116

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This year was relatively staid compared to 2020, but key features included: a plateau in pricing and regulated sales; intensifying local competition; important new laws, administrative rules and policies; a hollowed out hemp market; and some interesting large company activity. Hemp is stuck. Sales look good, but dig a little.

Hemp 84

Hemp Research and Development eCommerce Retail 84

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

This bill authorizes the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) to create data and analysis “regarding commercial sales and commercial industries.” By and through something called the OLCC Information Technology Infrastructure Fund, the agency presumably would extrapolate and package data on both the liquor and cannabis sides.

Legislation 59

Legislation Data Hemp Agriculture 59

CannaMD

JULY 19, 2020

Let’s take a closer look at what DEA data reveals. Per the DEA’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCESP) , a whopping 4,003,194 cannabis plants were seized and destroyed in 2019. That’s what DEA data indicates, at least — especially when looked at closely. Illicit Grow Ops Targeted.

DEA 59

DEA Marijuana Data Decriminalization 59

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

Even with diversity efforts, in 2020, only 11 total licenses had been granted to the 143 participants of the Massachusetts social equity program and the 122 certified economic empowerment applicants, as reported by WGBH News. So the question is: Why don’t more Black entrepreneurs have licenses or cannabis businesses? “One

Business 59

Business Marijuana Programs Data 59

CannaMD

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In 2019, for example, FBI data shows 495,871 arrests made for violent crime – compared to the 500,395 individuals who were arrested for marijuana possession with no additional charges. Texas, for example, saw an almost 30% decrease in marijuana possession arrests from 2018 to 2019 after legalizing hemp. Sentencing Commission.

Marijuana 105

Marijuana Chronic Pain Treatment Legalization 105

The Cannigma

JUNE 15, 2021

However, the scientific data on CBG is nowhere near as developed as what we have on CBD. Families looking for the wonder plant started migrating to states with medical cannabis programs , becoming cannabis refugees, and their stories spread even further. . The law defined hemp as cannabis plants with less than 0.3%

CBD 122

CBD Research and Development Epilepsy Extraction 122

SMPL

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

President Trump proposed ending an existing policy that protects state medical marijuana programs from Justice Department interference as part of his fiscal year 2021 budget plan released on Monday. FDA is actively developing regulations for CBD since hemp and its derivatives were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill.

Research and Development 40

Research and Development Legalization Marijuana Programs 40

The Joint Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

New Frontier Data , which claims to be “the authority in data analytics and business intelligence on the global cannabis industry”,?today today announced new economic data detailing the potential impact of federal cannabis legalization in the United States. states have enacted legal state cannabis programs.

Data 48

Data Legalization Marijuana Advocacy 48

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. While federal law limits the delta-9 THC content of hemp to not more than 0.3 1, 2022.

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

It is bad public policy when no federal watchdog is looking out for cannabis consumers (many millions of people) or scrutinizing the quality of cannabis products overall, and/or going after bad actors to deter bad behavior. NIST states that it is: planning to conduct future exercises with ground hemp and possibly marijuana.

Pets 69

Pets Safety Packaging CBD 69

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. FULL REPORT. MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACCESS.

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Retail Access 98

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2022

Garland Tells Lawmakers DOJ’s Approach to Cannabis Unchanged – Attorney General Merrick Garland told Congress last week that the US Department of Justice still considers enforcement of federal cannabis policy to be a low priority, maintaining in place the hands-off approach prosecutors have taken toward the industry for more than seven years.

Banking 52

Banking Recreational Research and Development Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

2 At the conclusion of the meeting, FDA stated that it would form an internal working group to study data gaps relating to CBD. As indicated by FDA’s recent announcement, the collection of data about the risks and benefits of CBD remains a priority for the agency. FDA submitted this report last week, as is discussed below.

CBD 45

CBD Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Data 45

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss speak with Lews Koski, Chief Operating Officer of Metrc , a leading seed-to-sale track-and-trace technology company for the cannabis and hemp industries. And I’m curious, how do state policies impact that?

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Environment Supply Chain Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

This week: The National Credit Union Administration affirms that credit unions may provide financial services to hemp businesses. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released new data indicating a substantial increase in the growth of US hemp production.

Banking 45

Banking Research and Development Legislation Programs 45

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

“Our cost savings program is on track to deliver $150 – $200 million of savings within the next 18 months, and we remain committed to our path to profitability by the end of Fiscal 2022, while continuing to invest in an organization that is focused on insights, innovation and gaining momentum in the U.S. Net revenue.

Data 95

Data Vaping Supply Chain Business 95

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

1 Unless otherwise indicated, market share data disclosed in this press release is calculated using the Company’s internal proprietary market share tool that utilizes point of sales data supplied by a third-party data provider, government agencies and our own retail store operations across the country.

Vaping 105

Vaping Research and Development Data Business 105

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Senior Policy Fellow. drug policy would effectively remove most federal restrictions against marijuana and state-licensed marijuana businesses. Thus, it’s possible Mace’s Republican-backed States Reform Act may be able to break some of the political gridlock and attract a broad, bipartisan coalition to implement this needed policy.

Programs 98

Programs Food Business Seed-To-Sale 98

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Pot Data Co. Cannabis price tracker New Leaf Data Services LLC on Wednesday asked a Connecticut federal court to hit a rival with a default judgment and $4 million in damages for infringing its trademarks and buying up dummy domains to poach users. Shady Business Partner Ruined Hemp Harvest, Colo. November 20, 2019.

Law 58

Law Vaping Research and Development Legislation 58

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

The US Department of Agriculture is aiming to publish federal rules for legal hemp production by August 1. Florida passed a law providing for an industrial hemp program. West Virginia ’s medical cannabis program will not be ready to launch by the original July 1 deadline. Hemp and CBD. Florida Gov.

Research and Development 40

Research and Development Banking Hemp Legislation 40

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It is a voluntary program; companies had to complete an in-depth application process in order to qualify. The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. About The Globe and Mail. About High Tide Inc.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Retail Media Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

Holi Hemp LLC. Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd (Canada). Despite the no-go policy, applicants have continued to file for protection at the federal level, as seen in Figure 2. The number of applications including terms such as CBD and THC jumped in 2018 and 2019, while applications for hemp exploded during the same period.

Oil 71

Oil Agriculture Cannabis Food 71

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

New Mexico expands medical cannabis program to include protections against discrimination, reciprocity with other states’ medical programs, and three-year renewal cycle (up from one) for medial cannabis cards; and. Nebraska farmers looking to grow hemp this season have until 5 p.m.

Chronic Pain 40

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment Programs 40