Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“THCA flower is legal under federal law” Maybe. Griffen’s article is just one of many parsing the language of the 2018 Farm Bill and a 2023 DEA letter on the topic. See also: “ THCA and the DEA: Rod Breaks Down the Latest News ” from Rod Kight, an another attorney prominent in the space. And DEA often loses in court.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Congressional report offers overview of CBD/hemp market, policy challenges. The report doesn’t weigh in on delta-8-THC, which can be derived from legal hemp but isn’t regulated under federal statute. Hemp gets $160K in Pa.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2021

We wish Bob and the team all the best at their new home Clark & Hill… From little seeds etc… Hoban Law Group Begins New Chapter. In 2008, Robert Hoban founded the Hoban Law Group (HLG) and established an office headquartered in the historic Equitable Building in the heart of downtown Denver, CO. CLARK HILL SIGN UP.

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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. The DEA’s data also implies that cannabis seizures and weapon seizures went hand in hand, a testament to how seriously some illegal grow operations take their security.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Schedule One drugs are “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” Simply put, in the eyes of federal law, cannabis is illegal. According to Federal law, cannabis use is illegal. Is Medical Cannabis Legal? No, they can’t.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

When the 2018 Farm Bill was inked, one of the biggest perceived wins was a provision prohibiting states from interfering with interstate transport or shipment of hemp. Many hemp transporters today face just as much risk when transporting hemp as they did before the 2018 Farm Bill was signed—and in some cases, even more risk.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2019

Here come the hemp seeds! Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released a statement, in which the agency clarified that the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill rendered the importation of hemp seeds legal. Accordingly, the USDA held that the DEA “no longer has authority to require hemp seed permits for import purposes.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Key Notes: The Ninth Circuit found that Delta-8 THC products are federally legal under the plain meaning of the definition of “hemp” set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making it the first Circuit to find such products lawful. Because AK Futures attested that its products were hemp-derived and contained less than 0.3

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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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) response to an attorney’s letter seeking advice and guidance on how a physician could administer psilocybin to a terminally ill patient without incurring liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). By Allison Campbell.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Wier tossed a hemp farm’s $9-million contract dispute suit against an Ore. Law 360 (sub. Due to the immaturity of manufacturing and supply chain logistics, the industry couldn’t ship the hemp to its consumers fast enough. is wrong venue.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Below is our list of six things we think every pet parent (or pet product manufacturer) needs to know about CBD and other hemp-containing pet products as well as the challenges facing regulators, veterinarians and industry stakeholders. The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon change its tune on hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) thanks to a bill recently filed by chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. The FDA’s view is that Hemp CBD was not marketed as such prior to the investigation of CBD as a drug. Collin Peterson (D-MN) and cosponsored by Reps.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 2, 2020

We’ve talked quite a bit about South Dakota over the years; most recently, we’ve been watching the progress of their hemp legalization legislation. Governor Kristi Noem has overcome her reluctance to allow any form of cannabis in her state, and signed a bill allowing the growth, production and transportation of hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim final rule for the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Today, we further discuss the THC testing requirements proposed in the rules and how they will impact the hemp industry. Consequently, this rule will force hemp farmers to carefully select the types of seeds they buy.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 15, 2023

As the legality of hemp and cannabis products strengthens, people are curious to learn more about the different compounds they contain. CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. Cornbread Hemp. Conclusion.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. delta-9 THC and are derived from hemp itself consisting of less than 0.3% Distro, LLC , No.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 24, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s holding that the 2018 Farm Bill legalized delta-8 THC products derived from hemp. In the Ninth Circuit’s view, “the plain and unambiguous text of the Farm [Bill] compels the conclusion that the delta-8 THC products before us are lawful.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2019

During a recent interview with the Brookings Institution, Scott Gottlieb, the departing head of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), explained it would take several years for the agency to come up with rules that would legalize the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp-CBD) in food products, unless Congress steps in.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. While other states have moved more aggressively to encourage commercial hemp, Washington’s total hemp crop in 2018 was less than 150 acres, all grown by the Confederated Colville tribes northwest of Spokane. AUTHOR: Peter Becker – Lane Powell. By Peter Becker on March 8, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. This DEA guidance and the Kansas opinion both suggest legality for some hemp-derived delta-8 products under the 0.3

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

on hemp-derived cannabidiol (hemp-CBD) products. Most of them, however, have little or no familiarity with hemp-CBD, and that is why they reach out and hire us. The FDA has taken a “not legal” position on hemp-CBD in consumables through its oft-cited FAQ and elsewhere. We advise some of the largest companies in the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. But how long will that last?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

I first met Bob Hoban a decade ago when our two law firms began the uncertain journey into providing legal services to cannabis clients entering Colorado’s great marijuana social experiment. I have watched HLG turn its CBD and hemp clients into profitable businesses and watched the next generation of tax revenues on a scale seen never before.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

In recent months, a synthetic compound derived from hemp called THC-O acetate—often referred to simply as THC-O (pronounced “THC oh”)—has quickly gained popularity among Americans who don’t have access to legal cannabis. . THC-O didn’t appear on the DEA’s radar until nearly 30 years later. First, CBD is extracted from raw hemp.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

CBD vs. THC CBD is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, with hemp and cannabis being the primary sources. Hemp must legally have a THC content of 0.3 Legality In the United States, cannabis laws are changing rapidly. Failing to comply with the laws can result in legal consequences. percent or less.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Marijuana laws in South Korea: a brief overview. South Korea first enacted laws against smoking cannabis back in 1957 with the passing of the 1957 Narcotics Act. Marijuana laws in South Korea: fines and punishments. Today, however, due to draconian government policies, the use of weed is extremely taboo.

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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

JULY 14, 2023

And if it is derived from hemp, it is not independently scheduled – at least if you read the Controlled Substances Act and 2018 Farm Bill literally. But, there’s a huge controversy about whether it can be controlled, with agencies like the DEA saying it is. FTC Policy Statement on Deception, 103 F.T.C. 174, 176 n.9

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Hemp is federally legal while cannabis is not. The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp, defined as cannabis, including its derivatives, extracts, and cannabinoids (among other things), with a delta-9 THC concentration of no more than 0.3%, from the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). WRITTEN BY: Goodwin. Jennifer Fisher. Kelsey Middleton.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators. AUTHOR: Darren Kaplan; Garrett Graff.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

This week I moderated a webinar at the Food & Drug Law Institute (FDLI) on the regulation of cannabis-derived products. This is a product & policy area that’s evolving as I type. In the federal executive branch alone, DOJ (especially DEA), USDA, FDA, and NIH all play major roles.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In the world of hemp, marijuana’s straight-arrow cousin, the Department of Agriculture released guidelines for importing hemp seeds. And low THC cannabis oil was legalized in Kansas , which otherwise has some of the most restrictive laws in the country. November brought us turkey and hemp rules.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 10, 2020

Manufacturers are responsible for certifying records, including all product data, which includes, for example, information on formulation, labeling, and DEA Schedule. It also requires the US Department of Agriculture to complete a study and report on the regulatory and market barriers for hemp farmers. CBD Class Action Litigation.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Hemp was in the news quite a bit this week. The 2019 edition of the Hemp and CBD Industry Factbook released figures that show retail sales of CBD topping $1 billion this year, and predicted that number could hit $10 billion by 2024. First, the federal government is seizing hemp imports at the border despite legalization.

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

In the last ten years, the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) has made a significant leap in its permittance of American hemp production. The USDA’s ‘Final Rule’ on American Hemp Production. As of January 22, 2021, the USDA completed a decade-long saga in its legalization of certain forms of hemp production.

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