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MJ Harvest and Cannabis Sativa Announce the Signing of the Definitive Plan of Merger and Reorganization

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MJ Harvest, Inc. (“MJHI”) (OTCQB:MJHI) announced that it has entered into a definitive Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) to merge with and into Cannabis Sativa, Inc. (“CBDS” or “Cannabis Sativa”).

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German Government Now Funding Research Into CBD Extracts

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The German government is now funding cannabis research on cannabinoid extractions and additives to food. Until last fall, the reality, technically, was that the entire plant (Cannabis Sativa L) was considered a “narcotic” at the European level. That is a big story. . Getting there, however, is not an easy proposition.

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14 November 2019 Reed Smith Client Alerts Warning: Broad definition of “cannabis” calls into question “hemp exception” to new ISO cannabis exclusions

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Warning: Broad definition of “cannabis” calls into question “hemp exception” to new ISO cannabis exclusions. Notably, “cannabis” is further defined to include “[a]ny compound, byproduct, extract, derivative, mixture or combination, such as … [h]ash or hemp” that contains “THC or any other cannabinoid ….” Lotions, oils or extracts; e.

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What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana CBD Oil?

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As Leafly summarizes: Cannabis refers to a genus of plants which has three species: indica, sativa, and ruderalis. Hemp is a sativa species, while cannabis can be sativa, indica, or ruderalis. The majority of Americans think hemp, by definition, contains 0.3% Lawmakers simply set a THC cut off point for legal definitions.

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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Regulate Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD in Food

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Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L. link] extracts. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods. Cosmetics containing CBD are not subject to this particular provision.

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DEA Declares Marijuana Seeds Below THC Limit are Legal Hemp

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The 2018 Farm Bill excluded hemp from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)’s definition of marijuana, lifting control on all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., Shane Pennington, a New York attorney, wrote to DEA requesting the control status of Cannabis sativa L. so long as such parts don’t exceed 0.3% Other guidance.

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DEA Interim Final Rule: What Is “Synthetically Derived THC”?

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On Friday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) released an Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”) that, as we discussed , threatens the hemp industry by treating partially processed hemp extract not intended for consumption (also known as “intermediary hemp”) as a Schedule I controlled substance.

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