Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

It seems like every day I read a new story about legislators, high-ranking federal officials, and frustrated advocates of marijuana research complaining that researchers still can’t study the actual marijuana that people are using in the state-legal markets. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to cultivate marijuana for research purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2022

Legislation unanimously passed by members of the US Senate empowers the US Attorney General to facilitate clinical research trials involving cannabis. 253 in the final weeks of the legislative session. Senate Unanimously Approves Legislation Providing US Attorney General with Greater Say in Cannabis Research Decisions.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The 2018 Farm Bill, officially known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that governs agricultural and food policy in the United States. One of the key provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill is the legalization of industrial hemp, which is defined as cannabis plants with a delta-9 THC […]

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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

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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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published an interim final rule surrounding hemp and hemp derivatives. This interim final rule, however, clearly misinterprets the legislative intent inherent in the 2018 Farm Bill by essentially ruling that the processing of hemp is a violation of the CSA. By: Nabil Rodriguez.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Marijuana might be federally prohibited, but the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has effectively acknowledged that the plant’s seeds are generally uncontrolled and legal, regardless of how much THC might end up being produced in buds if those seeds were cultivated. percent THC. percent delta-9 THC. “In

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Ohio legislators are busy writing a marijuana law. The DEA sends a letter to Georgia pharmacies. This month, those legislators are adjourning without acting on that directive. Well, apparently the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) noted that as well, and they didn’t take kindly to it.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Since 1968, the University of Mississippi has been the only entity cleared by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and funded by NIDA to grow cannabis for FDA-approved research. or less THC. or less THC. ” U.S. .” ” U.S.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Most New Yorkers can now safely indulge in cannabis without fear of being fired, Bank of America is under fire for closing the account of an authorized cannabis research institute, and proposed legislation could help Washington, D.C. Bank of America Closes Account of DEA-Approved Cannabis Researcher.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Some of the most promising substances, and the law applicable to each, are outlined below: Psilocybin. As such, the use, sale, and possession of psilocybin in the United States is illegal under federal law. have also passed “Right to Try” laws.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 25, 2023

America has a long, complex history with drug regulation, from Sears Roebuck’s surprising sales tactics in the 1800s to the serious laws that set the stage for the modern-day war on drugs. In 1970, the 91st United States Congress enacted the CSA, signed into law by Nixon in 1970. billion in funds for law enforcement.

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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. — Tom Angell ?????

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2019

AUTHOR: Patrick Goggin and Ashley Simpson , Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. CBD is safe to use for human and animal consumption), and the issue of including CBD as a food ingredient/additive or dietary supplement under California state law will be resolved. DEA cases in the early 2000s.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The DEA would like to increase the production quota for marijuana used for research. A legislative subcommittee recommended that the state’s medical cannabis regulations prohibit home grow. Under a new state law, lounges allowing consumption of cannabis should be up and running next year.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A new Colorado law aimed at keeping young people from buying and reselling highly potent THC concentrate has sparked concerns from doctors who recommend medical cannabis about how the new provisions could jeopardize their ability to practice medicine. At least one clinic has closed amid concerns over the new law. 2021a_1317_signed.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 13, 2021

Governor Polis is being faced with a lawsuit over House Bill 1317, a bill that negatively affected students who were meant to benefit from the law that allows cannabis use by medical patients in public schools. . Under this new bill, the law will require that doctors recommending medical cannabis can only do so from their scopes of practice.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

Now that Illinois has joined 10 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing the recreational use and sale of marijuana, what can we expect from this new legislation? In the following Q&A, Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice Ralph Weisheit explains some of the finer points of the law. .

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Veriheal

AUGUST 23, 2023

A disputable new social media drug reporting bill believes that social media companies should screen client posts and report any drug-related exercises to the DEA. Critics have cautioned that enforcement-focused legislation often backfires in practice and ends up disproportionately targeting minority groups and communities of color.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 15, 2023

However, the DEA and FDA still consider CBD a drug regulated under the Schedule I classification. The DEA definition of a Schedule 1 substance is : Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? A special legislative session in June 2017 passed Senate Bill 8A , the Medical Use of Marijuana Act , to implement rules for making medical marijuana available to Floridians. How does Florida law define medical marijuana? So sit back, relax, and grab your notebook.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2020

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today held a legislative hearing, “ Cannabis Policies for the New Decade ,” during which they considered multiple legislative bills aimed at amending federal cannabis laws. Witnesses at today’s hearing were: Matthew J. Douglas Throckmorton, M.D.,

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC products), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said: those products may be OK ; that’s “lawful use in commerce.” This means that hemp legislation should be crafted with “marijuana” and hemp-derived products in mind. This would moot the problematic DEA rule referenced above, which was upheld by the D.C

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia. Epidiolex, an FDA-approved medication containing CBD (cannabidiol), has been listed as Schedule 5 by the DEA since June 25th, 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 24, 2022

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.” This in turn led the court to declare that, being lawful. delta-8 products “may receive trademark protection.”

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

While the final rule on the legislation benefited American hemp production as a whole, its improvement has been viewed as almost negligible. This is partly due to the heavy involvement of the DEA throughout the production process. Of course, this is where negligence violation and the DEA come into play. .

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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. 2021-4 , warning that the state categorizes many varieties of delta-8 THC as illegal substances under recent amendments to Kansas law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

s marijuana legalization and regulation law, the company is also moving into products containing higher levels of THC under the Encore brand, while Bravo Botanicals will continue as its hemp products label. Law 360 (sub. Law 360 (sub. Researchers want to force DEA to complete import application evaluation. Law 360 (sub.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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? Breaking the law here, even with only small amounts of cannabis, will result in misdemeanor charges. Like Idaho, CBD with less than.3%

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

I wanted to drop a line today on an interesting piece of cannabis legislation moving through the Oregon legislative session. This is a very different SB 353 than its placeholder from back in January when I published our annual Legislative Forecast and Report. Oregon’s legislative session ends June 25, 2023.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MAY 5, 2024

Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision to reclassify marijuana as a positive step, despite the long road ahead.Late last week, the U.S. A Kansas City marijuana manufacturer sees the U.S. Read More

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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. DEA GUIDANCE. CORONAVIRUS LAWS. Well, it’s finally happened. So now Idaho stands alone as the only state where no form of cannabis is legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Lucid News reports that the compound has been removed from the bill as it has been portrayed as a date rape drug.

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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

MAY 2, 2019

During a hearing Tuesday on eight VA health-related bills under consideration by Congress, VA officials told House lawmakers that as long as marijuana is illegal under federal law, the department cannot support legislation that promotes its role at the VA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

The HIA has a long history of supporting hemp and participants in the hemp industry, including by filing a series of lawsuits against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Rod Kight is an international hemp lawyer. He represents businesses throughout the hemp industry.

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