Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 29, 2019

PORTLAND — Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. late last year and expanded an industry already booming because of the skyrocketing popularity of CBD, a compound in hemp that many see as a health aid. Hemp has almost none — 0.3 Marijuana, illegal under federal law , has enough THC to get users high.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 2, 2019

section, the Travel Security Administration clarified that Food and Drug Administration-approved hemp products like certain CBD medications are now allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Hemp, a form of the cannabis plant, contains only trace amounts of THC — the naturally occurring component in marijuana that produces a high.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 15, 2022

EUROPE’S decision to establish a new maximum level of THC in hemp food products will prompt a surge of investment, says the industry’s leading trade group. It will greatly help our members and all food business operators wishing to work with hemp seed derived products, such as hemp seed oil.”.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2019

NORML has submitted written comments to the US Food and Drug Administration ahead of the agency’s scheduled hearing on the regulation CBD-infused products. In December, Congress enacted legislation removing industrial hemp (defined as cannabis containing less than 0.3

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Last week, the Food Standard Agency (“ FSA ”), the agency responsible for protecting public health in relation to food in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (collectively, the “UK”), cleared a path for the sale of CBD-infused food for the next 12 months. The EFSA guidance on cannabinoids strongly echoes the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Industrial hemp growers in New South Wales are flouting the law to produce medical cannabis products for the black market, according to the head of Australia’s largest hemp seed food producer. New South Wales police says it works with regulators to monitor the hemp industry but would not confirm any active investigations.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

According to Hemp Industry Daily reporter Laura Drotleff , it an eventful week for hemp regulation at the National Association of State Department of Agriculture (NASDA) meeting in Arlington, Virginia. FDA Changing Its Tune on Hemp CBD? The FDA is finally taking a rational approach to Hemp CBD. Both are analyzed below.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. This hemp is often sold and marketed online without age verification, in packaging attractive to minors, or at unlicensed retail stores. The technical report at issue runs 45 pages, and covers marijuana as well as hemp. Not a great look overall.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 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. Today we head to New Mexico. 101 et seq.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) had a busy Monday this week. On November 25, the agency issued warning letters to 15 businesses selling hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) products as unapproved drugs. The FDA also released updated consumer guidance on Hemp-CBD. Warning Letters. Consumer Update.

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Project CBD

JULY 31, 2018

In June 2018, the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) gave its blessing to “Epidiolex,” a purfied CBD pharmaceutical, for treating severe pediatric epilepsy. Six months later, Congress passed the Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp for many uses, including the production of biomass for CBD oil extraction.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Representatives of the US Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters on Monday to multiple companies for marketing CBD-specific products in ways that violate federal law. The agency issued warning letters to 15 commercial entities. Seven additional companies received similar letters earlier this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2024

Stakeholders’ ongoing battle over hemp regulations in Illinois continued this week. Lakesia Collins renewed their call to move forward with their proposals for hemp regulations and taxation ( House Bill 5306 , House Bill 4161 , and Senate Bill 3790 ). New sponsored legislation from Sen. Kimberly A. La Shawn K. Ford and Sen.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We are proud to be a small collaborative part of the Hemp Hops Shrooms festival set for this Saturday and would like to invite everyone to attend the free event and stop by our booth for conversation, questions, and free swag. The 2 nd annual Hemp Hops Shrooms festival runs from 3-10 p.m. Off the Rails is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

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Project CBD

MAY 31, 2023

The role of cannabis in the ancient world was manifold: with its nutritious seeds, an important food; with its long, pliable strong stalks an important fiber; as well as an early medicine from its leaves and flowers; and then there are its psychoactive effects. The power of hemp has been praised in hymns and prayers.”

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2025

JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over intoxicating-hemp regulation left two competing hemp bills, House Bill 4293 and House Bill 5903 , without a vote during the lame-duck session at the Capital earlier this week. But the battle over hemp regulations is not over. Two new hemp regulation bills were introduced today.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Two identical hemp regulation bills were introduced in the Illinois State legislature this week. House Bill 5306 and Senate Bill 3790 , with identical wording, add a plethora of regulatory provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act and other Acts. La Shawn K. Ford introduced HB5306, and Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Hemp Grower reports. The rules restrict the sale of food and beverages that contain cannabinoids, though consumers can use hemp oil to make edibles at home. Hawaii’s Department of Health (DOH) has adopted interim rules for hemp processing , which took effect Aug. HAR-11-37-official.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 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. Today we’ll take a look at New York.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Carbondale is set to host one of the most interesting cannabis-related events in Illinois, the Hemp Hops Shrooms festival. The 2 nd annual event offers a unique combination of education and entertainment with presentations, vendors, food trucks, artists, live music, and more. The post Hemp Hops Shrooms set for Sept. At 8:30 p.m.,

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Because of inclement weather, the 3rd Annual Hemp, Hops & Shrooms festival , Off the Rails , and UNCHAiNED Groundbreaking Ceremony has been moved to the Varsity Center, located at 418 South Illinois Ave. The Hemp, Hops & Shrooms festival is still set for this Saturday at 3 p.m. in Carbondale. with the concert starting at 7 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2023

La Shawn Ford introduced House Bill 4161 , which focused mainly on permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and preventing the sell of hemp products to persons under 21 years of age. The criminal and civil penalties for a “person, hemp food establishment, or hemp retailer that violates subsection (e) is guilty of a Class 4 felony.”

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The 5th Annual Hemp Cannabis Symposium , sponsored by the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center , is set to start at 8 a.m. 27 at the Mclafferty Annex , home of the SIU Illinois Food, Entrepreneurship, Research and Manufacturing (iFERM) Hub of the Illinois Innovation Network. Presenters include Steven Philpott, Jr.,

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 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. Today we turn to North Carolina. producers and consumers.'”

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 19, 2023

For those craving for more cannabis-related entertainment in southern Illinois, the Hemp Hops Shrooms festival is back for its 2 nd annual event and again offering a unique combination of education and entertainment. The Hemp Hops Shrooms festival also coincides with Carbondale’s 5-part Off the Rails concert series. At 8:30 p.m.,

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 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. Today we turn to Oregon. total THC and are free of certain chemicals.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hemp Roundtable is deeply disappointed to witness FDA’s rejection of two dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs) recently submitted for full spectrum hemp extracts. (WASHINGTON) – The U.S. USHR-Statement-on-FDA-NDIN-Rejection-Letters.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

The Aloha State remains a challenge for most hemp-derived CBD products. Just this week, the Hawaii Department of Health adopted interim rules for hemp processors and hemp products, including CBD products. Foods and beverages (including bottled water) containing hemp derivatives like CBD and other cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The 3rd Annual Hemp, Hops & Shrooms festival , produced by the City of Carbondale and Carbondale Main Street , is set for 3-10 p.m. For further questions and information about the Hemp, Hops, and Shrooms festival, contact Carbondale Public Relations Officer at 618-713-0711. Saturday, Sept.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Department of Agriculture has approved Colorado’s state hemp management plan , Gov. Colorado’s hemp management plan will allow hemp farmers to grow hemp in Colorado in compliance with federal laws. The Farm Bill enabled state agriculture departments to grow hemp, as long as hemp was legalized in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

US hemp roundtable write… Lead sponsors of H.R. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide answers as to why the agency has failed to establish a regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD. 6134, the CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act , are calling on the U.S. Read more at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Delta-8 and smokable flower are the two products keeping hemp framers alive. Delta-8 is a cannabis product that can be derived from hemp, but still give the consumer a light psychotropic experience. Hemp Benchmarks reported that after rising 4%in May, the average per-kilogram price for delta-8 THC distillate fell 1% in June to $1,215.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A University of Adelaide project involving hemp has received a substantial grant from the Australian Research Council. Among the projects to score a guernsey – and the only one involving industrial hemp – was from the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture Food and Wine. 67 new research projects totalling $31.7

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Hemp foods company Manitoba Harvest has announced a $5.1 Manitoba, NRGene, Farmer’s Business Network and Pulse Genetics will be developing new hemp and pea varieties with increased protein content, differential starch content, and improved texture. Source: [link].

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