Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

HempToday reports…… German company Thomas Plank has issued a recall on its hemp food oil after getting warned by the country’s Federal Office of Consumer … Read More.

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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 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. Marijuana, illegal under federal law , has enough THC to get users high. Hemp has almost none — 0.3

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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

OCTOBER 15, 2019

On October 12, 2019, Governor Newsom announced that he had signed SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. 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”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.),

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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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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

On November 20th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) released the hemp cultivation plan (the “Plan”) that it intends to submit to the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) along with a corresponding set of hemp regulations (“Hemp Rules”). This post will provide an overview of Washington’s hemp plan.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

This is what happens when you only regulate to enrich a small amount of companies, their shareholders and keep politicians in a position where they can play the law and order card which as this story proves, does not work and ends up in abject failure. Paul Benhaim runs Australia’s largest hemp seed food producer.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Dozens of times per month, I am asked by clients and potential clients whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products are legal in California. 3% delta-9 THC and excludes hemp, which is legally defined as the Cannabis sativa L. plant with more than.3% plant with.3% 3% or less delta-9 THC. plant with.3%

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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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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2021

Australian Primary Hemp (APH) has signed a two-year supply agreement with Annex Foods for the supply of hemp meal Founded… Read More.

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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

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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 8, 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 Pennsylvania. Expect big changes in the future.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA.

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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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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 24, 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. Minnesota’s primary Hemp-CBD law is SB-12. California).

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 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. Notably, the rules anticipate the production of Hemp-CBD products (e.g.,

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

Federal law isnt on your side Under federal law, cannabis with more than 0.3% THC or less including those derived from hemp may run afoul of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), particularly if theyre sold as food, beverages, or dietary supplements. Even some products with 0.3%

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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

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. Seeds may not be given or sold to any other person.”

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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. Today we turn to Oklahoma. Whether the cannabidiol is synthetic or natural.

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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. The law was modified in 2016 in House Bill 992.

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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.” However, Washington does not allow for the sale of ingestible hemp products (other than hemp seed ingredients) and SB 5372 does not change that.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of hemp and hemp derivatives, including cannabidiol (“CBD”), has led to a massive CBD craze in the United States. We begin by analyzing the laws of the United Kingdom (“UK”). Generally, UK law also requires that hemp from “third countries”’ be imported under a license.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2019

On January 3 rd , according to the owner of a smoke shop in Yuma, Arizona, officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized a variety of CBD products from the store’s shelves. Under the FD&C Act, it’s illegal to introduce drug ingredients like these into the food supply, or to market them as dietary supplements.

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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. Additionally, manufacturers who create certain types of industrial hemp products will be required to register with the California Department of Public Health.

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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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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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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The number one question we have received lately is: “do you know a bank or credit union that will bank my hemp-CBD business?” And if a financial institution is indeed banking your hemp-CBD business, they’re certainly doing it at their own risk in the face of the Bank Secrecy Act and federal anti-money laundering laws.

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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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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 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. Education and outreach to interested parties and hemp program participants.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2020

2019 was, to put it lightly, an intense year for the hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) industries in the United States. hemp and Hemp CBD industries are far from normalized. State Hemp Production Rollouts. Hemp CBD Importation. Though 2019 was indeed busy, the U.S.

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