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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Indiana

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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Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) Introduces “Marijuana 1-to-3 Act.”

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. “With this rescheduling, researchers can now access federal funds to research this substance and determine its medical value,” he said. The press release came hours after a bipartisan pair of lawmakers introduced separate legislation to reschedule marijuana , also to Schedule III. Read full report. New ‘Marijuana 1-to-3 Act’ Would Reclassify Cannabis Under Federal Law.

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Vaping Hysteria Threatens Illinois Marijuana Industry

WeedAdvisor

Illinois’ successful move to legalize marijuana was a huge victory for advocates and the industry as a whole. But just as things were starting to gain traction, an all-too-familiar story about alleged vaping risks hit the media, resulting in a chain reaction that could affect the new cannabis market. Now, Chicago Business reports that the recent vaping scare threatens legal marijuana sales, potentially crippling the system before it even takes off.

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Create a Brand with the Right Cannabis Packaging

Otherside Farms

With in excess of 20 states in the United States sanctioning the substance, the industry is truly beginning to come to fruition. Business visionaries the country over are beginning dares to make maryjane more standard. From cannabis-injected candy and tea to oils with THC included, more buyers and makers are grasping weed, and related generalizations of nonconformists or secondary school burnouts are getting to be relics of the past.

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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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National Agricultural Law Center Presents Free Webinar, “regulatory landscape for industrial hemp”

Cannabis Law Report

Rusty Rumley, senior staff attorney for the National Agricultural Law Center, will outline the current regulatory landscape for industrial hemp in a Sept. 18 webinar that starts at noon. There is no cost to attend the webinar. The 2018 Farm Bill lays the foundation for the commercial production of industrial hemp in the United States. State departments of agriculture and tribal governments are currently waiting on regulations from the U.S.

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MMJ America Founder Launches Hemp and CBD Company

Cannabis Law Report

A new hemp and CBD company has hit Colorado retail outlets, and the founder has a familiar name to Colorado marijuana. Jake Salazar, the founder of Denver dispensary chain MMJ America, has moved on to launch Solari Hemp , a line of hemp and CBD gummies, lotions, gel capsules, tinctures and more. Solari co-founders Salazar, Colin Gallagher and Myorr Janha spent over a year planning their new company, from designing the product lines to having the right genetics in place for a successful hemp cr

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Contact Us. Activate Key. Login. 0. Course Catalog. News. About. Team Training. Answer of the Day. 0. was successfully added to your cart. Cart. Course Catalog. News. About. Team Training. Answer of the Day. Today’s Answer of the Day. Leah Roach. September 16, 2019. What drugs induce CYP450 and therefore accelerate the metabolism of cannabinoids?

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Although A Long And Arduous Process, Casco Bay Hemp Is Excited To Announce They Are Now Accepting Credit Card Payment For Their CBD Products

Cannabis Law Report

BIDDEFORD, Maine , Sept. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Like the majority of companies in the CBD product sales business, Casco Bay Hemp lost their credit card processing capabilities 4 months ago. The majority of businesses were using Elavon, who unfortunately stopped all hemp processing, leaving everyone in the lurch. Starting September 1st, 2019 Casco Bay Hemp was accepted into the pilot program for Square’s CBD/Hemp division, a quietly launched invite only beta testing progr

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Oklahoma And MMJ In 2019: The Story So Far

MMJ Recs

An OK MMJ card has finally become available. Oklahoma was a slow adopter of medical marijuana, and only a short while ago many pro-MMJ advocates in the state believed legalization may never come. But, in the space of only twelve months, everything has changed. Oklahoma has now joined the MMJ revolution… and it has done so with gusto! “Is MMJ legal in Oklahoma yet?

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Cannabis Branding: New Rule Requires U.S. Attorney for Foreign Applicants and Registrants

Cannabis Law Report

Earlier this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that as of August 3, 2019, all foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings must be represented by an attorney who is licensed to practice in the United States. This will apply to all trademark applicants, registrants, and parties whose permanent legal residence or principal place of business is outside the United States.

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7 ways to extend the Life of a Vaporizer Battery

The Joint Blog

Source. Vaping is the inhaling of vapor created by an electronic cigarette or any other vaping device. Bongs and water pipes are the ultimate way to smoke. With the right bong, you can be sure that your smoke is not only cool but also clean. It is important to have the best bongs for an easier smoke experience. E-cigarettes are battery-powered smoking devices.

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Media Report Reveals German Govt Received Just Over 13 Million Euros Tax Revenue For Medicianl Cannabis In 2018

Cannabis Law Report

The full media report dated 30 August 2019 can be found at. Medizinisches Cannabis bringt dem Staat Millionen. This is what leafly say. 13.3 million tax revenues through cannabis as medicine. According to a media report , the German government took almost 13.3 million euros in tax revenues with medicinal cannabis in 2018. These data are based on an extrapolation of the top pharmacist association.

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Vaping Update: Legalize and Let Scientists Find Solutions

Cannabis Maven

People are concerned by recent illness and deaths caused by vaping.

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300% Rise In Hemp Production But Possibility Only 10% Could Be Turned Into Liquid Gold, CBD

Cannabis Law Report

High Plains Jnl explains the economics of this gold rush and like many other gold rushes many might lose out. They write. A dramatic rise of hemp planted this year has been seen around the world and in particular the U.S., with 46 states having licensed farms since the farm bill was passed in December 2018. The potential for the U.S. market alone is astronomical, $8.5 billion, but there isn’t enough processing equipment installed to handle 90% of this year’s harvest.

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Vaping Update: Legalize and Let Scientists Find Solutions

Cannabis Maven

People are concerned by recent illness and deaths caused by vaping.

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Hawaii Department of Health Director  Says It’s Time To Get Tough On Un-Regulated CBD

Cannabis Law Report

The Washington Times reports… Hawaii health officials have announced plans to remove unregulated CBD products after Hawaii records its first suspected case of severe respiratory illness related to vaping, officials said. Hawaii Department of Health Director Bruce Anderson told lawmakers Thursday that they would focus on improving the safety of cannabis products amid growing national health concerns, The Star-Advertiser reported.

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Law.com Feature On Quinn Emanuel’s Plan to Dominate Cannabis Litigation

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Rabbis Say No To Legal Cannabis, Well For Fun Anyway

Cannabis Law Report

The Jewish Press reports… Indeed, rabbis have opposed recreational marijuana use since it first became a matter of public debate. Already in 1973 – in response to a question by yeshiva students in Israel – Rav Moshe Feinstein, considered by many to have been the foremost halachic authority in his generation, proscribed the consumption of marijuana.

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Another European City, Copenhagen, Discussing Cannabis Regulation

Cannabis Law Report

Do we sense a pattern? In the US state by state cannabis is being regulated whilst DC dithers. In Europe we see a similar patter emerging with the smaller jurisdictions taking a more proactive view of regulated cannabis. Isle of Man, Malta, Luxembourg & Jersey are some examples. And now politicians in big cities are actively looking at ways to decriminalize cannabis.

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The Heat Is Rising On The SAFE Act, Or Is it ?

Cannabis Law Report

This just in over the weekend from MJ Biz, “House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, intends to put the SAFE Banking Act to a vote before the end of September, a staff member confirmed to Marijuana Business Daily on Friday.” Our reading. We hope to be nicely surprised if a bill goes through but in our heart of hearts we’d imagine there’s a lot of watering down amendments to go in before this gets through both chambers and onto the desk of the White House or

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