Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 6, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers Act (“IHGA”), 2020 PA 137, MCL 333.28101-333.28701, went into effect (which was somewhat surprising since the legislation was reported from committee only a few weeks beforehand).

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If you follow this blog, you may recall that in the spring of 2020, New York enacted A08977 , which instructed DOH to develop the Program. Some of these requirements include: Manufacturing cannabinoid hemp products pursuant to current good manufacturing practices (“cGMPs”).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

Hemp Today reports… Proponents are optimistic that a proposed law that would establish a framework for medical cannabis and industrial hemp in Costa Rica could be in place by this autumn. The new law would legalize production including sowing, cultivation, harvesting, storage and transport of cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

NIHC Celebrates Victory After Joining NASDA and Writing to Congress in August About Extending Program WASHINGTON , Sept. The post NIHC Press Release: Congress Passes Hemp Pilot Program Extension first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The United States … Read More.

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

Back when the US was still a collection of colonies under British rule, South Carolina had a booming industrial hemp industry. Hemp fibers can be made into salt-resistant rope, making it an important crop for the Royal Navy. THC is not legal in any form in South Carolina, which still has harsh anti-cannabis laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SafeHerb, a division of Specialty Program Group, LLC, is introducing a new executive protection insurance program for the cannabis and hemp industry as an expansion to their current property and casualty capacity to meet the growing needs of their customers. About Specialty Program Group.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

As states across the country develop regulated cannabis programs, more and more are incorporating social equity programs. Illinois’ new adult-use cannabis law, for example, made waves for its broad social equity program. But the same isn’t really true for California hemp or hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”).

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Hemp was first brought to the state with settlers in the 19 th century and quickly became a staple crop. Agriculture is still a large part of Tennessee’s economy and the return of the legal hemp market provides economic opportunity to farmers throughout the state. Tennessee is one of just 13 states without a medical program.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

9—Online applications are now open for anyone wishing to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2022. There are several changes to the 2022 program. The fee changes bring Minnesota into better alignment with other states and will help adequately fund the MDA’s Hemp Program. industrialhemp. industrialhemp.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Cultivation of industrial hemp by licensed farmers is legal for fibers, animal feed, and hemp seed production, as long as the plants have 0.2% Despite overwhelming public support for medical marijuana, there is currently no legal program for patients in Bosnia and Herzegovina. THC or less. Possible penalties. CBD regulations.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 5, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers Act (“IHGA”), 2020 PA 137, MCL 333.28101-333.28701, went into effect (which was somewhat surprising since the legislation was reported from committee only a few weeks beforehand). Licensed growers are also still prohibited from growing hemp with a THC concentration greater than 0.3%.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

La Shawn Ford to introduce a new bill for regulating hemp and delta-8 products. Last week, Ford introduced House Bill 4161 , the Consumable Hemp Licensing bill, which focuses mainly on permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new special fund known as the Hemp Social Equity Fund. 24-26 and Nov.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2021

First-of-Its-Kind Program Supports Veterinary Education, Helps Dispel Stigmas. With this program, VETCBD gives back to the veterinary community while investing in the future of veterinary medicine and research. About VETCBD Hemp. VETCBD Hemp improves the lives of animals through cannabis.

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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

OCTOBER 22, 2020

p was eliminated, and today, approximately 700 hemp growers and 100 processors operate under the program. Weeks before the program was set … Read More. The post New York State Extends Hemp Pilot Program, Though "Gray Area" Lingers For Industry first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Via JD Supra.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2022

Kansas cannabis laws. The state banned the substance in 1927 and still abides by most of the original prohibition laws today. Since 2018, CBD and hemp have been legalized to some degree, but Kansas is still a full cannabis prohibition state. The state does have an industrial hemp industry, albeit a restrictive one.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A pair of boxing legends teamed up for an unexpected collaboration, Texas’ medical cannabis program saw big gains, and a hemp study revealed troubling signs for the industry. Texas’ Medical Cannabis Program Sees Growth Despite Limitations. What do you think of the Texas medical cannabis program’s consistent growth?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Meet the New Team and Get Updated on the Program – Virtually – on March 1 The U.S. Hemp Authority®(USHA), announced today a new partnership with Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. PJRFSI, a […]

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 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. 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. Emphasis added).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

9/5/2020 – Under the USDA’s Interim Final Rule (IFR), state hemp pilot programs are set to expire at the end of October 2020. The post North Carolina: Webinar Recording Available: Transition at End of NC Industrial Hemp Pilot Program first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. NC State … Read More.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Wyoming does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. In the 2022 legislative session, there were two cannabis bills introduced: one would decriminalize possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and the other would create a medical cannabis program, however, these are not expected to see movement until 2023 at the earliest.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Lithuania’s medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Here’s the details c/- Hemp Grower On Monday, New York Gov. The post Cuomo announces New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Cannabinoid Hemp Program opened licensing applications. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department… Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a Cannabis Law Section for attorneys seeking guidance within the emerging market and practice area. NYSBA initiates Cannabis Law Section resource. The decision to convert the Committee on Cannabis Law to a section was approved at the Jan. Financial Regulation News Reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

It also includes comprehensive restorative justice provisions, including grants, loans, and other funding programs for disadvantaged and minority businesses, record expungement, petitions for resentencing, and other measures intended to repair the decades of harm caused by the War on Drugs. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Maryland Hemp Coalition, hemp farmers, and other hemp-related businesses have filed a suit, challenging Maryland’s new recreational cannabis licensing policy, which they say favors only a special handful of businesses. Drug Enforcement Agency defines hemp as cannabis products containing less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 19, 2021

SUMMARY: This final rule supersedes the interim final rule that established the Domestic Hemp Production Program, as mandated by the… Read More. The post USDA Final Rule on Hemp – Total THC – Delta 8 & Remediation. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

Hemp Authority® has released a draft Version 4.0 of the standard for its Certification Program for public comment to better serve the evolving hemp and CBD industries. Hemp Authority® Standard v4.0 Hemp Authority’s calls to help develop industry standards in what they have termed Guidance Plan 1.0, Guidance 2.0,

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In a blow to freedom and democracy, state lawmakers in Texas banned smokeable hemp. In what many consider an equally heinous move, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban smokeable hemp. What’s the hangup with smokable hemp—and what does it mean for people in Texas? Hot Hemp and a History of Cannabis Issues.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 10, 2021

Marijuana and Hemp have been around for about 8,000 years when it was first discovered in Turkey. But where is it legal to grow cannabis or hemp? There are actually a few places in the United States, where it’s legal, but keep reading to find out everything you need to know about how to legally grow cannabis and hemp!

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Hawaii has put forth new regulations surrounding the cultivation of hemp, a class of cannabis plants that contain 0.3% When it comes to hemp—and the world of cannabis in general—frequent and chaotic changes are the name of the game. The History of Hemp Regulations in Hawaii. The Newest Hemp Regulations in Hawaii.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 9, 2022

While the country is notoriously tight-lipped about specifics regarding breaking laws, smuggling any substance can lead to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $80,000. Qatar has no medical marijuana program, and is not expected to develop one in the coming years. The post Cannabis laws in Qatar appeared first on The Cannigma.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 4, 2022

THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. People who are caught with cannabis for personal use can avoid jail time by participating in an “ integrated assistance program.”

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Leafwell

JUNE 13, 2021

Although Texas has a medical marijuana program, its past rules didn’t look so different from the laws the US has for hemp-derived CBD products. THC content was capped at 0.5%, and only CBD products were available.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Idaho has strict laws against cannabis, despite being surrounded by legal states. In August 2021, the state’s Supreme Court struck down a new law that would have made it harder to get marijuana legalization initiatives on ballot measures before voters. Idaho cannabis laws. Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A.

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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

JULY 15, 2021

HEMP ROUNDTABLE ANNOUNCES DIVERSE, INFLUENTIAL SLATE OF 2021 NATIONAL OFFICERS. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national business advocacy organization, today announced the addition of Hannah Johannes, Natasha Cuda, and James Shorris to its roster of officers for 2021. Jim Shorris, Vice President for Law and Science.

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