Canna Law Blog
JUNE 16, 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. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Steve Schain , Senior Attorney at Hoban Law Group. Steve Schain. On May 13th New Jersey’s Department of Health (“DOH”) amended it Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules, N.J.A.C. 8:64 Et. Seq , establishing standards by which the DOH implements New Jersey’s Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, N.J.S.A. 24:6I-1, Et. Seq, assimilating Governor.
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Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Here’s the announcement in full…… The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division is facilitating a stakeholder work group on Monday, June 17, 2019, beginning at 1:00 p.m., to provide an opportunity for stakeholder collaboration on the implementation details of House Bill 19-1090 (“Measures to Allow Greater Investment Flexibility”).
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Marijuana Moment reports. The House Rules Committee published the submitted measures on Thursday. They cover everything from preventing the Justice Department from interfering in state legal marijuana programs to funding the creation of a regulatory pathway for CBD to be introduced into the food supply to shifting Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) funds to substance abuse prevention and education programs.
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.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
MY Biz reports. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 533 into law, which creates a Cannabis Compliance Board and also prohibits local governments in the state from licensing marijuana social consumption businesses. The social use provision expires July 1, 2021, which would leave the state without such venues for up to two years. The Cannabis Compliance Board was one of the governor’s top priorities this year, and Sisolak compared it to the state board that oversees gambling and casi
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Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Here’s the article in full and it suggests to us that Albany is way behind the ball with its recent dithering. Time to make some decisions say DA’s Cyrus Vance Jr & Davis Soares. Here’s what they say, in full and they couldn’t be more direct if they tried. Legalize marijuana now, New York: Two district attorneys say the time has come to permit use of the substance.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
The Cincinnati City Council voted Wednesday 12 June 2019 to decriminalize possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis within city limits, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The day after the approval, the plan was criticized by Gov. Mike DeWine. Full story. Cincinnati City Council Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
June 14, 2019: Important OLCC Announcement. ATTENTION CLIENTS THAT HAVE SUBMITTED A PRODUCER LICENSE APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE JUNE 15, 2018 MORATORIUM: . Under Senate Bill 218, an applicant that has submitted an application for a producer license on or before the June 2018 moratorium will not be able to make changes to (a) the location for which the application was submitted, or (b) fifty-one percent or more of the ownership of the production facility or the premises for which the applicati
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
They write… New Frontier Data is proud to welcome our partner Theracann as The Africa Regional Hemp & Cannabis Report: 2019 Industry Outlook sponsor! This newest report provides an overview of African cannabis legalization and the continent regulatory environment, helping guide new operators and potential investors as they craft their regional business strategy and go to market plans.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Here’s the press release. If it actually works it’ll be a big step. Nation’s First Cannabis Industry Credit Card. Currently available in multiple markets, the CNC card will enable cannabis consumers and dispensaries nationwide to transact electronically using credit in all of Columbia Care’s markets by the end of 2019. First legal, transparent and highly scalable credit card solution available to fast-growing $23B US cannabis industry.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Government of Canada Announces Details Pertaining to Legalization of Cannabis Edibles, Topicals and Extracts. by Matt Maurer. Today, after much waiting and anticipation, the Government of Canada finally released the details relating to the legalization of cannabis edibles, topicals and extracts. The key takeaways include: (a) the regulations will be formally published in the Canada Gazette on June 26, 2019; (b) the regulations will establish clear limits on amount of THC permitted in each produc
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Scott McGovern. CONTRIBUTOR. Whether legalizing on a state-by-state basis or federally, there is a lot that U.S legislators can learn from weed in Canada. There is a lot that Canadian legislators have done right for the entrepreneurs and consumer. However, a few details are impeding industry growth — as well as slowing the consumer transition away from the black market.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Peter Vogel. GUEST WRITER. Co-founder and CEO of Leafwire. June 13, 2019 12 min read. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When Merida Capital Partners Managing Partner, Mitch Baruchowitz , recruited Daisy Mellet to join the team, Merida Capital had team members and Assets Under Management (AUM) of $7 Million. Within 14 months of Mellet’s hiring, Baruchowitz, Mellet, and the Merida team grew the firm to more than $125 million AUM, quadrupled its number of em
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
By Mike Annis & Emily Lyons on June 13, 2019. Mike Annis. Emily Lyons. Since enactment of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”), confusion has run rampant over when and where hemp or hemp produced cannabidiol (CBD) can legally be used. Animal food and feed are no exception. Developments at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as the actions taken by the Association of Animal Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), should be of particular interest t
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Patents play an important role in American business by encouraging innovation and investment. The Cannabis industry, which has obtained thousands of U.S. patents, is no exception. Over the last 20 years the U.S. PTO has issued patents claiming strains of Cannabis , Cannabis extracts, blends of cannabinoids, methods of using or administering Cannabis or cannabinoids, devices for delivering Cannabis or cannabinoids, and methods of using Cannabis or cannabinoids to treat diseases.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Lesotho’s Ministry of Health has authorized Verve Dynamics, a South African company that manufactures herbal medicines and skincare products, to grow, process, and sell marijuana for medicinal purposes. The announcement, which was made last week, makes Lesotho the first African country to legalize the use of marijuana for therapeutic purposes. “Verve Dynamics is honoured to be the first company in Africa to have been granted regulatory approval to begin the process of growing and producing high
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
660 City News reports……A nongovernmental organization in Paraguay is distributing free marijuana seeds so that mothers of chronically ill patients can produce CBD oil at home. The distribution effort by Mama Cultiva at a public square in Asuncion on Saturday was also intended to pressure the government of President Mario Abdo Benítez to authorize home cultivation of the plant.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
The UK’s Daily Telegraph highlights these “drugs” cases… Activist arrested in Russia for marijuana days after journalist released in groundless drugs case. Russian journalist has been accused of financing terrorism and an activist of buying marijuana days after a drugs case against an investigative reporter here was closed under public pressure.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
But wait… it gets better. After a car chase through the mean streets of Worthing ( English readers will now smirk) he decided to hand himself in whereupon police found a large quantity of cannabis in his bag that he thought he could take to prison with him ! Yes it is so fantastically stupid we reprint the story in full care of UK website Lad Bible.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
He says his aim is simple. To release every person in prison on the planet incarcerated for cannabis related offences. Good to see his social credentials still in play after going public but we thinks he’s set himself a goal, not only in his own country but we could mention a few other jurisdictions, Singapore, China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, all for starters.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Congressional Funding Bill Protects Cannabis Banking and Lets DC Legalize Marijuana Sales . . Federal officials would be blocked from punishing banks for working with marijuana businesses under an annual spending bill released by congressional Democratic leaders on Sunday. The legislation, which is set to be considered by a House subcommittee on Monday, would also remove a longstanding rider that prevents the city of Washington, D.C. from spending its own money to legalize and regulate recreati
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