Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) as well as by state liquor control agencies in states where the production and sale of hemp-infused drinks is allowed. As such, the FDA has refused to recognize hemp-CBD as a safe food additive, which means it would treat hemp-CBD infused alcoholic beverages as unlawful under the FD&CA.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Britain’s Food Standards Agency now regulates the sector and its marketing, after the European Union classified CBD as food in 2019. Such products will generate sales of £690 million ($856 million, 811 million euros) in 2021, according to the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI).

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. The rules are also silent on the sale of Hemp-CBD products manufactured in Alabama or elsewhere. In addition, ADAI will need to promulgate rules that account for the commercial sale of Hemp-CBD products. Emphasis added).

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2019

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Like many other states, Montana has not adopted a regulatory framework for the sale of Hemp CBD. The DPHHS policy is also a bit vague when it comes to manufacturing hemp products in Montana, referring companies to the FDA.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Food and Hemp. Washington’s hemp law is also extremely confusing thanks to RCW 15.120.020 which prohibits the “production of any part of industrial hemp, except seed, as food, extract, oil, cake, concentrate, resin, or other preparation for topical use, oral consumption, or inhalation by humans[.]” completely.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on November 25 the issuance of 15 warning letters to various companies for illegally selling products containing CBD. Finally, the FDA reiterated that “[i]t is currently illegal to market CBD by adding it to a food or labeling it as a dietary supplement.”

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Back in April, the agency issued a statement in which it expressly legalized the importation of hemp seeds and set forth ways in which the seeds should be imported from Canada and other foreign countries. This blog posts briefly addresses the risks and feasibility of engaging in this business at the moment. IMPORTING HEMP.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In addition, the state agency announced it would begin cracking down on the sale of CBD-infused alcoholic beverages manufactured in the state starting February 2020. Indeed, the FDA’s main function is to protect public health by ensuring that foods and drinks introduced into interstate commerce are safe.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

The main roadblock is President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial anti-drug policy – popularly called the ‘war on drugs’ – which has attracted criticism from human rights advocates because of the rising number of extra-judicial killings. This probably inspired the approval on the third and final reading of House Bill (HB) No. Not in my time….”.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

Shopify’s policy explicitly states: Shopify can’t provide advice on what and where merchants can sell, but we recommend that merchants review and monitor federal, state, and local laws, as well as monitor updates from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

No one was charged but the police report indicated that deputies were investigating the illegal sale of marijuana. South Carolina may not have explicitly banned the sale of smokable hemp, but the sale of any smokable hemp in South Carolina comes with some risk. It distinguishes between raw hemp and “hemp products.”

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In addition, the state agency announced it would begin cracking down on the sale of CBD-infused alcoholic beverages manufactured in the state starting February 2020. Indeed, the FDA’s main function is to protect public health by ensuring that foods and drinks introduced into interstate commerce are safe.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2020

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Over the last year, we have written about hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD) policies in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and on Tribal land. Links to each of these posts are available below.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

9:45-10:45 AM: Federal cannabis policy: Coalition views on state and federal roles in a future national marketplace. Andrew Freedman, Executive Director, Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation. Panelists: Michael Cooper, Co-Chair, Policy Committee, National Cannabis Industry Association. This Was The Agenda.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

This will be the state’s version of the National Organic Program, which creates and enforces the rules and “uniform national standards” for any agricultural product grown for sale in the U.S. And what about farmers just starting out, without access to organic seeds or clones? CDFA’s answer: “Same” as the National Organic Program.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Oregon is also one of the states that have interpreted the 2014 Farm Bill to allow for the commercial sale of industrial hemp and Hemp CBD products, including products intended for human consumption. Today we turn to Oregon.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

The block party will feature celebrity guest appearances, meet and greets and food trucks alongside a curated cannabis menu. COOKIES’ seed-to-sale business allows for complete quality control at every step—from cultivation and production to customers’ end retail experience. SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The DEA is aware of the concerns of the CBD industry, and is evaluating policy options,” he told L.A. “The The DEA is aware of the concerns of the CBD industry, and is evaluating policy options,” he told L.A. Weekly in a phone interview. I do not buy this misdirection for a minute.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 29, 2021

The new decree also allows manufacturers to produce goods such as oils, extracts, textiles or food containing “non-psychoactive cannabis”—so long as they are limited to biomass containing less than 1% of THC. We are opening the space to do much more in cosmetics … [including] food and beverages and even textiles,” the president said.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 28, 2021

The new decree also allows manufacturers to produce goods such as oils, extracts, textiles or food containing “non-psychoactive cannabis”—so long as they are limited to biomass containing less than 1% of THC. We are opening the space to do much more in cosmetics … [including] food and beverages and even textiles,” the president said.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 28, 2021

The new decree also allows manufacturers to produce goods such as oils, extracts, textiles or food containing “non-psychoactive cannabis”—so long as they are limited to biomass containing less than 1% of THC. We are opening the space to do much more in cosmetics … [including] food and beverages and even textiles,” the president said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

This creates an exception to the premarket approval requirement for “food additives” under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. These rules do not apply to industrial hemp licensees who legally operate outside of OLCC’s regulated cannabis market – the below rules apply only to OLCC licensees.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Located just off the I-5 approximately 200 miles from San Francisco and Los Angeles, the high-end consumption lounge is the first in Fresno County and was thoughtfully designed as a bespoke space for people to consume legally and responsibly while also having the option of ordering food. The Cookies Coalinga dispensary is located at 144 E.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 28, 2019

A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. In addition, DOAG licensed growers and processors must acquire certified seeds and are strictly prohibited from transporting hemp containing more than 0.3% So far, we have covered Alabama , Alaska , Arizona , Arkansas , California and Colorado.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the mad scramble to capitalize on the higher demand for weed due to increased legalization, some cultivators have resorted to questionable growing methods. Arguably, the most notorious of these “cultivation hacks” is the use of PGRs. Short for “plant growth regulators,” PGRs are artificial hormones that can alter a plant’s development.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

Recent regulatory action by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), however, is an important reminder that the presence of a product is not necessarily a reflection of the government’s position on its legality. Norwinski , Elizabeth Trentacost , Camille Heyboer and Atiq Chowdhury.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

In the world of hemp, marijuana’s straight-arrow cousin, the Department of Agriculture released guidelines for importing hemp seeds. It was stop and go for hemp on the state level: New Jersey expanded hemp production, allowing CBD in food (both human and animal) and cosmetics. See the hearing’s webpage , for the details.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2022

Experts predict adult-use cannabis to come online by 2024, but regulators have not yet determined tourism policies. According to a BDSA report from this month, international sales will exceed ~$10 billion in 2026. As a bonus, nearly 75 percent polled said Pretzels, a Deutschland specialty, are a “satisfying ‘munchies’ food.”.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 29, 2021

The new decree also allows manufacturers to produce goods such as oils, extracts, textiles or food containing “non-psychoactive cannabis”—so long as they are limited to biomass containing less than 1% of THC. We are opening the space to do much more in cosmetics … [including] food and beverages and even textiles,” the president said.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

HerbalGram, the acclaimed quarterly journal of the American Botanical Council, recently published its 2021 “Herb Market Report,” which included data on sales of CBD as an herbal ingredient in mainstream and natural retail channels in the United States. E-commerce sales of CBD in the U.S. increase in annual sales.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

However, many countries have adopted decriminalization policies to make it a non-criminal offense. The legitimacy of cannabis oil for medical use or as a food supplement in Europe, in general, varies from country to country. Bulgaria has a history of being the first EU to allow cannabidiol-free sales of hemp origin9.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AL resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 15, 2021

Many states levy a marijuana excise tax in addition to the regular state sales tax. Adult-use retail sales: Purchases are not subject to any statewide cannabis tax, although some municipalities do charge a cannabis excise tax. There is no statewide retail sales tax in Alaska. Local municipalities may impose a local sales tax.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

During the 10th century CE, it was called the ‘food of the gods’. As a Holi staple, thandai is made by boiling a mixture of milk, sugar, cannabis, poppy seeds, pepper, ginger, cloves, cardamom, almonds, pistachios, nutmeg, and rosebuds. The discussion is beginning to start in India. Cannabis is integral to Indian culture.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 28, 2019

The featured speakers included, Danica Hibpshman, OLCC Director of Licensing, Madeleine Cane, OLCC Marijuana Program Coordinator, Anthony Geltosky, OLCC’s only Packaging and Labeling Specialist, Sunny Summers, ODA Hemp Policy Coordinator, Marry Anne Cooper, Oregon Farm Bureau and Ken Helm, State Representative.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Plant Based Protein Supplements Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Raw Material (Soy, Hemp), By Product, By Distribution Channel, By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2020 – 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. from 2020 to 2028.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, North Dakota state Rep. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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