Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

New York marijuana regulators on Wednesday approved rules for the state’s cannabinoid hemp program, notably clarifying that flower from the crop can be sold but delta-8 THC products are currently prohibited from being marketed. Hemp-infused foods and beverages will also be allowed. Read more at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food.(20A00016). Given the law of 2 December 2016, n. 5; Given the law of 24 December 2012, no. European Union legislation and policies "; Having regard to Regulation (EEC) no. contaminants in food; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

The following provides a summary of the current status of laws applicable to use of marijuana and its derivatives in Idaho. Idaho law classifies marijuana and many of its derivatives as Schedule I controlled substances that cannot be prescribed, manufactured, distributed, or possessed for any reason. Definition of Marijuana.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Understanding the 4 Major Differences Between CBD and THC CBD and THC are both compounds that can be found in the Cannabis plant. CBD does not produce any psychoactive effects, while THC does. This means that CBD won’t get you high, while THC will. Hemp must legally have a THC content of 0.3 percent or less.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Despite the widespread adoption, the Food and Drug Administration still classifies cannabis as a Schedule One drug. Simply put, in the eyes of federal law, cannabis is illegal. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) falls under federal government control which means it must obey all federal laws, including every cannabis law.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

In the preliminary emails and phone calls, a very common question those lawyers ask is this: “The FDA has stated that it is ‘not legal’ to introduce THC or CBD products into the marketplace. But the question for the courts would be what level of deference to afford FDA, and the law is somewhat unclear on that today. Would they win?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. POLICY DOCUMENT. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry weight basis.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 15, 2019

of THC (tetrahydrocannabinols) are now considered Schedule V drugs provided they are approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Setting aside this very limited exception, marijuana and CBD remain illegal under federal law. Plaintiff ultimately was terminated for testing positive for a “high level of THC.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Boyd Street Distro, LLC , finding that the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill”) legalized delta-8 THC. Though delta-8 THC naturally occurs in the cannabis plant in small amounts, it is commonly made through a conversion process using CBD. as opposed to delta-8 THC or total THC (i.e.,

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The Joint Blog

MAY 19, 2020

Virginia legislation to allow CBD in food products has been officially passed into law, reports the Associated Press. But under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, it is illegal to add CBD to food. But under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, it is illegal to add CBD to food.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The law used very specific language that allowed certain aspects of a medical cannabis program, such as prescriptions from doctors, but failed to address other factors such as cultivation and distribution. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submitted a CBD enforcement policy to the White House. The most pressing issue is the treatment of foods and dietary supplements, which are common in the marketplace but are allegedly prohibited by the FDA. This is the first post in a two-part series. .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2022

The task force established by the law has already held two meetings and will meet again on September 7. The Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ final regulation for industrial hemp extracts intended for human consumption and foods containing an industrial hemp extract took effect on August 15. Their latest update.

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CannaMD

MARCH 8, 2021

House Bill 1455, which seeks to “cap” THC potency, limit physician prescribing practices, and all but eliminate physician and dispensary advertising, has come under sharp criticism from patients, physicians, and industry insiders alike. Food & Drug Association’s role in H.B. Studies Supporting THC.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the proliferation of food products containing CBD, we’ve been writing extensively about how the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in particular, the United States Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) apply to the interstate sale of CBD products.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. 5 The so-called “hemp” market is no longer predominantly a wellness market.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. As we’ve previously discussed ( here and here ), this bill legalized CBD in food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and pet food in California. AB 45: California hemp legalization. Emergency Regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

None of these applications is likely to proceed to registration under current law. The Agricultural Improvements Act of 2018 (“ the Farm Bill ”) initially appeared to pave the way for new lawful uses of hemp derivatives by removing them from the Controlled Substances Act (if exhibiting a delta-9 THC concentration of not more than 0.3

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Regulating the sale of edibles containing hemp-derived THC. You have likely seen in the media that Minnesota “legalized” THC edibles by accident or by stealth. HF 3595 was heard in the Health Finance and Policy Committee, which I chair, on March 18 and was re-referred (voted). Legislative News and Views – Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The hemp-derived cannabinoid market continues to grow and evolve despite lingering questions over federal legality and numerous state laws that try to keep pace. Much has been written about new “legal” hemp products that contain intoxicating delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THC-O Acetate. The Problem Illustrated.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Owners of CBD businesses are looking over their shoulders after a Greenville County law enforcement initiative to crack down on hemp products was announced in early February. During a Feb. 7 press conference at the Greenville County Courthouse, 13th Circuit Solicitor Walter Wilkins and Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis announced.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

Federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) this week issued consumer warnings and sent letters to five companies, alleging that they are selling products in a way that violates Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the “FD&C Act”). CBD and Delta-8 THC products are produced and marketed in a largely unregulated marketplace.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Medical marijuana comes from the Cannabis sativa plant and contains many active compounds, like delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD. After Oklahoma voters authorized the state’s medical marijuana program in 2018, consumers have become more curious about their options. 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. Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. The governor has not yet signed the bill into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. Under this new law, an electronic cigarette is broadly defined as. By Azim Chowdhury & Taylor D. Johnson on December 28, 2021.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Many of them are in the legally problematic CBD food and beverage space. Bad policy and the new cannabinoids markets It always starts with policy. And here’s the fundamental problem, in my opinion: hemp and marijuana are the same plant, albeit with different levels of THC. Today, almost no one seems to be growing hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Essentially, because CBD is an approved drug ingredient (in Epidiolex®), it cannot be added to foods or dietary supplements. The problem: they all allegedly look like consumer foods and candies that are widely available to children. FTC Policy Statement on Deception, 103 F.T.C. 174, 176 n.9

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The student, who reportedly purchased the cannabis legally in Thailand, claimed that he was unaware of Indonesia’s drug possession laws. His story, among many others, reflects the pressing need for updated drug laws across Bali and the rest of Indonesia amid the rise of global cannabis reform. grams of marijuana in his possession.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2021

California’s new CBD law (AB45) is attracting attention from cannabis operators far beyond the Golden State. A legal change signed into law by Gov. Meanwhile law firm Troutman Pepper have a more regulatory view of things in their latest blog post. California Passes CBD Law That Conflicts With FDA Guidance. They have 3.2

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are not controlled substances.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submitted a CBD enforcement policy to the White House. In my last post, I summarized the FDA’s current enforcement policy and briefly discussed the FDA’s recently released guidance for drug manufacturers interested in cannabinoid research.

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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. percent THC) and products containing cannabinoids derived from hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

But purchasing an insurance policy, as most of us know, is not the same as having coverage for certain kinds of losses. Plaintiffs owned a home in Grants Pass, Oregon, (the “Property”) which was insured by homeowner’s policy (the “Policy”). The hemp harvested in 2018 was found by that same lab to have a “total THC” level of.259%.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the U.S. While we have written on these agency policies individually, we thought it would be helpful to recap these opinions under one blog post. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION. other Federal laws [ i.e. , the 2014 Farm Bill]” (Emphasis added). POSTAL SERVICE.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

These developments came from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), respectively, which are the primary regulators of hemp and its derivative products. It’s not as if the law has changed or the FDA’s actually issued any regulations on Hemp CBD. Both are analyzed below.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) recently finalized new administrative rules on Delta-8 THC and other artificially derived cannabinoids as directed by HB 3000 (2021). Delta-8 THC and other Artificially Derived Cannabinoids. By Brett Mulligan.

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