Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

DoD prohibited substances: marijuana, CBD, and hemp. . Even though some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, under federal law, Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance, with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. What is Hemp?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot lately about recent major changes in federal hemp laws that will likely affect every hemp company in the United States (see here , here , and here ). privacy law to date. A cannabis or hemp company in any other state or country could be forced to comply so long as it hits the above criteria.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

2022 Cannabis Law Institute. The George Washington University Law School. International Drug Policy: The UN and the Birth of Maverick Nations. Federal Policy: The Elephant (and Donkey) in the Room. Lunchtime Table Topics. Congressional Developments: Approaches to Hemp in Federal Legalization Bills.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Industrial hemp was cultivated in Turkey’s humid Black Sea region until strict anti-narcotics laws were introduced in the 1970s: many people today attribute the change in policy to pressure from the US. Even now, cannabis remains a taboo topic, and penalties for recreational use can be as high as two years in prison.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2019

Among other things, the passage of the bill removed industrial hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, allowing legal production of the crop. Interest in hemp is at an all-time high, and with an industry that has a potential to be worth $20 billion by 2022, it is easy to see why. Please register for the event here !

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. Some hemp cultivation is permitted in Japan, but on a relatively very small scale. Shutterstock). What marijuana products are allowed in Japan? Shutterstock).

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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. Consumption” means “to ingest, inhale, topically apply to the skin or hair.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Delta-8 THC remains the hottest topic in the hemp industry, and policymakers in Congress and in statehouses across the country are furiously addressing the issue. The nation’s leading hemp organizations have been taking roughly similar positions, but with a few nuanced differences. Delta-8 updates in GA, KY, MI and OR.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

When the 2018 Farm Bill was inked, one of the biggest perceived wins was a provision prohibiting states from interfering with interstate transport or shipment of hemp. Many hemp transporters today face just as much risk when transporting hemp as they did before the 2018 Farm Bill was signed—and in some cases, even more risk.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

We’ve written extensively on this blog about industrial hemp-derived CBD products, including CBD comestibles , CBD pet products , CBD in alcohol , and CBD topicals. As we’ve analyzed before, cosmetics are treated differently under federal law than food products. or otherwise applied to the human body. 21 USC 321(i).

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 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. When it comes to Hemp CBD, there’s not a ton of guidance in Montana.

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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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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 24, 2020

Last week, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued new guidance (“Guidance”) for federally-chartered credit unions serving the hemp industry. Thus, federally-chartered credit unions would look to NCUA, not CUNA, for guidance on hemp banking. Know the Law. Know the Hemp Business.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Today I want to look at some policy exclusions to point out potentially problematic terms that you may notice when reviewing your insurance contract during your annual insurance audit. This results in many business owners meaning to read the contract but rarely getting beyond the coverage jacket on the first page of the policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

More than a week after a Congressional deadline, FDA finally released its long-awaited report to Congress on the potential regulatory pathways for the sale of hemp-derived CBD products. FDA is re-opening the docket to obtain information on “full spectrum” and “broad spectrum” hemp extracts, and how they compare to CBD isolate products.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2020

More than a week after a Congressional deadline, FDA finally released its long-awaited report to Congress on the potential regulatory pathways for the sale of hemp-derived CBD products. FDA is re-opening the docket to obtain information on “full spectrum” and “broad spectrum” hemp extracts, and how they compare to CBD isolate products.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

As we reported last month , Virginia convened a task force to make recommendations for the manufacture and sale of hemp extracts, pursuant to recently-passed HB 30. The rule does not apply to topical products, but it would treat as marijuana most full and broad spectrum hemp products.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Today’s public service announcement is that Congress wants to hear from you on a regulatory fix for cannabidiol (CBD) and other hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The request came down via the Energy and Commerce Committee on July 27, when it published a Request for Information ( RFI ) to “interested parties” on the topic.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Congress passed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (better known as the “ Farm Bill ”) in December 2018 which removed hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act. This further resulted in hemp-based cannabidiol or “hemp-CBD” legalization. the Food and Drug Administration’s role in hemp-CBD.

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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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

February’s webinar “ West coast Hemp-CBD After the Farm Bill ” was a success! This two-day CLE will take place in Napa California covering a broad range of winery related topics, seeking to arm businesses with up-to-date information from industry pioneers. Read on to find out more.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 8, 2021

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ruled that Delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid that occurs naturally and can also be processed from CBD, is a controlled substance not protected by the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp agriculture and products derived from the crop. The committee rejected the amendment on Friday by a vote of 5 to 1. “As

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In light of the recent federal legalization of industrial hemp, Washington lawmakers are taking a hard look at the state’s hemp program. The stated purpose of SB 5719 is as follows: Authorize the growing of hemp as a legal, agricultural activity in this state. Food and Hemp. completely.

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 1, 2023

Previously, only hemp-deprived topical products could advertise. Other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have a no-cannabis advertising policy. Last week Twitter became the first social media giant to allow cannabis companies to advertise.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of hemp and hemp-derived products has sparked strong business interest from foreign stakeholders. IMPORTING HEMP. Although the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the commercialization of hemp and its derivatives, the production of the crop has yet to be regulated by the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 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. 195.010 , and legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“THCA flower is legal under federal law” Maybe. Griffen’s article is just one of many parsing the language of the 2018 Farm Bill and a 2023 DEA letter on the topic. Finally, Auntie, the law might change this fall when we hopefully get a new Farm Bill.” Hemp has been hollowed out in Oregon, as I explained in in December.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

THE USPS PUBLISHED NEW GUIDELINES FOR MAILING HEMP AND HEMP PRODUCTS. This post was written by attorney Kamran Aryah with the Kight on Cannabis law firm. Sending hemp and CBD in the mail has proven to be more of a hassle than one would expect given the recent expansion of hemp’s legal status in the United States.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

HempFusion’s OTC (Over-the-Counter)) Pain Relief Cream will be added to approximately 400 stores and HempFusion’s Ingestible and Topical CBD products will now be available in 75 targeted stores. HempFusion‘s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. The skin nourishing cream will be available in approximately 400 stores. 1 437-826-9911.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

(TSX:CBD.U) (OTCQX:CBDHF) (FWB:8OO) (“HempFusion” or the “Company”), a leading health and wellness Company offering premium probiotic supplements and products containing CBD, is pleased to announce the launch of HempFusion Ingestible and Topical CBD products into nearly 50 retail locations of a major Arizona grocer. 1 437-826-9911.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 19, 2022

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Importing and Exporting of Hemp and CBD in the EU” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The import and export of hemp in the EU is controlled by the Common Agricultural Policy, which outlines specific rules for its movement across borders.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

Greenspoon Marder Expands Cannabis Law Practice In The Midwest And Names New Cannabis Group Chair. Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice group with the addition of five new attorneys in the firm’s new Chicago location. Here’s their press release.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts. That is changing.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Before 1937, industrial hemp was legal and used for clothing, paper, rope, and fuel. Hemp was grown by our forefathers—even required of early colonists. plant illegal, including hemp, a sturdy low THC variety. Hemp was briefly re-legalized in World War II to make canvas and other items requiring the strength hemp provides.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2023

This week, Congress wants to know why there are no federal regulations governing hemp and CBD. Speaking of CBD, Google makes changes to its advertising policies. Now users in California, Colorado and Puerto Rico will see ads for FDA approved pharmaceuticals with CBD and topical, hemp-derived products with less than 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

Not long ago Hemp Industry Daily reported on a decision by U.S. District Judge Ursula Ungaro in the Southern District of Florida in which the Court stayed a putative class action lawsuit against a seller of CBD products until the FDA completes rulemaking regarding the marketing, including labelling, of hemp-derived ingestible products.

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