Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

As I’ve written before , the bill is a major change for California hemp laws for the following reasons: The bill adds a new definition of “industrial hemp”. Under current California hemp cultivation laws, the definition of EARIs is much broader than under federal law. Previously, only commercial growers must register.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

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. Mississippi’s hemp program is really non-existent at this point.

Hemp

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Since 1st Notice, DFPR has added and clarified numerous definitions and also clarified various aspects of the licensing process and the Responsible Vendor Program. ownership changes, reorganizations or relocations). For questions or requests for copies contact Craig Cellini by mail at DFPR, 320 W. Washington St.,

Dispensary

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Here are some of SB-153’s important provisions: The bill adds a new definition of “industrial hemp”. If the bill becomes law, then there will be separate (and slightly different) definitions for hemp generally under the California Health and Safety Code, and now under the Food and Agriculture Code relative just to hemp cultivation.

Cultivation

The Blunt Truth

JULY 20, 2021

A requirement that employers establish an awareness program to inform employees of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Court clarifies what it means for a job to be “safety-sensitive” under the statute. Two recent Iowa Supreme Court decisions demonstrate both the complexity and importance of complying with the statute.

Safety

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

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. According to the USDA website , Oklahoma is currently drafting a hemp cultivation plan.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. code relative to hemp use this definition. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

Cultivation

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Pennsylvania’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug without any accepted medical use runs counter to the state’s own medical marijuana program and should be eliminated, a defense attorney and legalization advocate told a Superior Court of Pennsylvania panel Wednesday. ( Law 360 Reports.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

We are currently recruiting for a Program Analyst to develop, coordinate, and analyze our tracking systems. The position will be developing and evaluating OPS’s Training program, Licensing and Compliance (TLC) system as well as OPS’s product tracking system. Oregon Psilocybin Services Tracking Systems Analyst (Program Analyst 2).

Programs

Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. She ends the column by stating “ I urge our legislators to abandon this legislation for the sake of our citizen’s health and safety.”.

Legalization

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

However, one variety of cannabis, hemp, was recently legalized under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”), which removed that particular crop from the definition of “Marihuana” under the Controlled Substance Act (“ CSA ”). Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts.

CBD

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution.

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Hemp Rules (WAC 16-306-100) establish a hemp food certification program where hemp producers can voluntarily certify hemp grown for human consumption. In order to participate in the certification program, the producer must inform the WSDA of their desire to participate in the program and also must reimburse the WSDA the costs of testing.

Hemp

Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis. The proposed changes to the code provide a definition of “marijuana.” But after losing the appeal, John Larson was ordered in March to pay a civil penalty of $112,500 to the county.

Law

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2019

The Senate bill made broad changes to the program that range from allowing medical cannabis in schools to allowing licensed manufacturers to process home-grown medical cannabis. While some changes are straightforward, others will require the state Department of Health, which oversees the Medical Cannabis Program, to promulgate new rules.

Law

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

A requirement that employers establish an awareness program to inform employees of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Court clarifies what it means for a job to be “safety-sensitive” under the statute. Two recent Iowa Supreme Court decisions demonstrate both the complexity and importance of complying with the statute.

Safety

Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

The tags are the definition of ‘single use’ – they can only be used on one plant and never re-used during subsequent growing seasons. ” Several states have launched investigations into Curaleaf’s business practices that were highlighted in our article, including product safety and labor violations.

Supply Chain

SpeedWeed

MAY 26, 2021

So, all of that, plus the idea that it was this company that had so much incredible runway to scale and grow—those are all things that I definitely cannot say no to. . I would say that was my perception from the outside, and that’s definitely true now. EW: Yes, definitely. They like things that are out of the box.

Wellness and Beauty

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

It also includes comprehensive restorative justice provisions, including grants, loans, and other funding programs for disadvantaged and minority businesses, record expungement, petitions for resentencing, and other measures intended to repair the decades of harm caused by the War on Drugs. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis.

Hemp

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] 1805 (the “Bill”) seeks to change the definition of “low-THC” cannabis to an increased amount (10 mg/dosage unit, an increase from the current definition of up to 1% by weight).

Law

Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 2019

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. million square feet indoors to the cultivation of hemp.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It also amends the definition of Industrial Hemp to include cannabis plants and ANY part of that plant with THC concentration of no more than 0.3%. As we’ve previously discussed ( here and here ), this bill legalized CBD in food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and pet food in California. AB 45 also sets its sights on the future.

Law

The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

Those who access cannabis through the hemp market or own businesses in hemp are not protected either, as loose definitions of hemp that can be altered in the next Farm Bill reauthorization. Thats right there was a federal medical cannabis program way back in 1978. It is easy to get comfortable in our own cannabis and hemp bubbles.

Policy

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

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. A license from FDACS is required to cultivate hemp.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

These new mandates include, but are not limited to a certificate of analysis, cannabinoid concentration statement, and a statement that the FDA has not evaluated the product for safety or efficacy. The new law also exempts cannabidiol from the definition of “THC.”

Hemp

The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2021

Today, Max Simon is the founder and CEO of Green Flower , a cannabis education company that offers training programs for employees for some of the biggest companies in the industry, online courses for people who want to work in cannabis, and programs in partnerships with 10 colleges and universities across the United States.

Education

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 5, 2020

The new law creates a regulatory scheme for industrial hemp that should allow Michigan to obtain approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) of its plan to administer an industrial hemp program under the 2018 Farm Bill. MCL 333.28103(l). Thus, as of now, hemp processors continue to be regulated under IHRDA.

Hemp

Veriheal

MAY 1, 2022

The bill would also make way for citizens in the state of Tennessee to cultivate up to 12 cannabis plants on their own property as long as certain safety provisions were adhered to. It is definitely not full-on legalization, but it is absolutely a step in the right direction. Good Times Could Be Coming for Tennessee Cannabis Consumers.

Cannabis

CannaMD

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Little time will be devoted to opening sections which cover well-documented topics such as historic and current cannabis use, definitions, formulations, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and policies on use. Thirdly, the statement notes that there are currently no “well documented” cardiovascular benefits of cannabis.

Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), among other things, consolidates the licensure and regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis activities and requires the Department of Cannabis Control to administer its provisions. DIGEST KEY. 20210AB1656_99.

Hemp

Connor & Connor PLLC

JANUARY 15, 2020

NEW PROGRAMS : The MORE Act of 2019 would create the Opportunity Trust Fund. In addition to the other programs created, the MORE Act of 2019 would also task the SBA with establishing the “Equitable Licensing Grant Program”. Included below is a more comprehensive list of what the MORE Act would do. [4]. 1] [link]. [2]

Marijuana

The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

The law also amends Minnesota’s Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act (DATWA) by excluding cannabis from the definition of “drug” and by creating two different workplace drug testing schemes based on whether positions are exempt from the cannabis testing prohibitions. Amendments to the definition of “drug” in the DATWA.

Law

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

That means marijuana would remain widely prohibited in states without adult-use marijuana programs. The TTB would be responsible for tracking all marijuana inventory through a seed-to-sale tracking platform similar to what is currently used by state regulatory systems administering adult-use marijuana programs.

Programs

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing the agricultural crop from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. Most agreements contain an abundance of representations and warranties; however, hemp agreements take this concept further and cover everything from program compliance concepts to product safety.

Hemp

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2019

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. Processors must comply with all applicable health and safety standards.

Hemp

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 12, 2021

“FDA has concluded that CBD products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition.” After concluding that CBD products are excluded from being listed under the definition of a dietary supplement, Cara Welch, Acting Director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs elaborated on the issue.

Extraction

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. AZ resident?

Legislation