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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Arkansas

Canna Law Blog

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. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.

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CBD-Infused Edibles at Odds with Federal Law

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CBD is easily one of the hottest new health products available. Athletes, health enthusiasts and medical patients all flocked to it in recent years as a miracle cure for a laundry list of ailments and boosts. But for all its benefits, the relationship between CBD edibles and hemp has taken a familiar dynamic to its THC-rich counterparts. We now have various states not only selling CBD-infused products, but selling them in mainstream retail stores, like Walgreens.

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Political Pressure Ramping Up On FDA To Come Out With Some Form Of Guidelines

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction. Congress is cranking up the pressure on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to draft rules to regulate cannabis-based products. Lawmakers legalized the use of hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) products late last year in the farm bill, sending the agency scrambling to figure out new rules around regulating a unique product that is both a drug and a dietary supplement.

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Congresswoman Advocates for Marijuana Legalization to Improve Equal Rights

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On July 4 th , 1776, the United States Declaration of Independence was ratified. Among its passages was the following: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”. The concept of equality may be a principle that entrenches itself in America’s legal framework, but marijuana prohibition seems to have whittled away at the rights allu

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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From One to Five: A “Snapshot” Look at the Breakthrough in the Scheduling System for Cannabis Based Medication

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Anthony S. De Ingeniis. RE-PUBLISHED BY : CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Medical use? Recreational Use? Federal vs. State? These are many of the common questions and concerns your average patient has with respect to cannabis today and the answer isn’t quite as clear as we would like it to be; however, there is a linguistic trend steering towards the term “medicated” to replace, the pejorative, “high” for cannabis use

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LATAM: New Frontier Data Reports Now Published in Spanish & Portuguese

Cannabis Law Report

New Frontier Data is proud to present The Latin America Regional Cannabis Report: 2019 Industry Outlook. The purpose of the report is to provide an overview of cannabis legalization and regulation trends and issues in key Latin American markets in order to support operators and investors in guiding business strategy for emerging sectors. This free report covers: • Market sizing estimates for the region and selected countries; • Timelines of cannabis milestones for selected countries; • Expected

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Canada: Alberta’s Government has collected $30M from cannabis tax since legalization

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the report. Cannabis has a long way to go until it catches up with alcohol which pulled in $CN887 in the same period. Here’s the report. According to the province’s fiscal year-end statement, the tax revenue from cannabis collected by the government is $4 million higher than originally expected. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) generated nearly $77 million in cannabis sales between October 17, 2018 and March 31, 2019; mostly from online sales and through sales to pr

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As Referendum Draws Closer NZ’s Growers Are Coming Out Of The Shadows

Cannabis Law Report

The Guardian reports on NZ starting to think about carving out its “cannabis identity” on the global stage. “There are plenty of growers in New Zealand, most with recently imported strains – but we are interested in connecting with the older breeders who have decades of experience,” says Hikurangi operations manager Panapa Ehau. “We want to make sure breeders who contribute genetics into the legal industry get ongoing benefit from the knowledge, skills and expertise they have appli

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MJ Biz Report: Big changes in store for Colombia cannabis regulations, but final rules and timeline uncertain

Cannabis Law Report

A draft decree in Colombia is in the works that could substantially modify certain aspects of the current medical cannabis framework. Among other things, the proposed changes would make Colombian medical cannabis companies more competitive internationally by allowing flower to be exported into free trade zones. Another proposal is aimed at making it easier for small- and medium-sized cultivators to participate in the nation’s legal cannabis industry.

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Seyfarth Shaw: Unions Are Going Green: What Cannabis Companies Need To Know About Peace Agreements

Cannabis Law Report

Unions Are Going Green: What Cannabis Companies Need To Know About Peace Agreements. By Jinouth Vasquez on July 2, 2019. Jinouth Vasquez Santos is an associate in the Labor & Employment Department and Cannabis Group in the Los Angeles office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. She represents clients in a wide array of industries and has extensive experience in cases involving wrongful termination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

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Rep Ilhan Omar (D) Says It’s Time To Assert Federal Controls On Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Rep. Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, is throwing her support behind a movement to legalize marijuana nationwide. In an interview with Black Entertainment Television (BET) on Wednesday, the Democratic congresswoman said “it’s important for us to (legalize) it federally and not allow for the states to pick and choose.”.

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