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

JULY 21, 2022

To keep our drivers safe, it became necessary for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a state law to reduce the speed limit to 60 mph. However, it was the federal government that left this highway unregulated, and it then fell to the state to add important safety regulations. Whereas marijuana contains more than 0.3% or less THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Cannabis: industrial hemp. Existing law governs the cultivation of industrial hemp in this state and establishes a registration program administered by county agricultural commissioners and the Department of Food and Agriculture for growers of industrial hemp, hemp breeders, and established agricultural research institutions, as defined.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. Several states, including New York, have moved to ban the manufacture and sale of the substance. But that is only the tip of the iceberg for regulation of hemp and hemp derived substances. It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

If you’ve been following the hemp scene in Washington state, you know it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2019

On June 19, 2019, at 1:30 PST, the Washington State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Section will be presenting an online CLE on hemp. I’ll be joined by my esteemed colleagues to shed some light on hemp laws both nationally and here in the Evergreen State. You can register to join us here.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Last month, Nathalie Bougenies and I put on a webinar on the US Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) new interim hemp rules. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a draft of the rule outlining federal provisions for the domestic production of hemp. No immediate changes are expected. As of Nov. TRANSPORTATION.

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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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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2019

According to recent reports, the hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) market is expected to grow by 700 percent by 2020 and grow to $2.1 Given this significant growth forecast, sensitive business information (also known as trade secrets) has become an incredibly valuable asset for Hemp-CBD stakeholders. billion by 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 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. Act 68 , which revised the state laws to align with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Law 360 (sub. bill places hemp stores, farmers at risk of losing business. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) desk could criminalize the use and distribution of CBD products and potentially hurt hemp farmers, if passed. 23 March 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Every week, clients ask us to review their hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products to ensure “full compliance.” a) the product certificate of analysis tested by an independent testing laboratory to show the product (i) contains hemp that was lawfully cultivated under a state program, and (ii) meets the 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. But still, many financial institutions have been hestitant when it comes to servicing hemp clients.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

. “The agency governing New York’s hemp industry “does not always follow established practices” when reviewing applications, inspecting growers and sampling the levels of the intoxicating ingredient in the cannabis plant, an audit from the state comptroller’s office found.” Meanwhile, Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Citing growth in hemp-related commerce, the NCUA emphasized the need for credit unions to understand the gamut of regulation across jurisdictions in order to lend lawfully to hemp-related businesses. First , as of December 20, 2018, hemp is no longer designated as a federally controlled substance.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Our California hemp lawyers regularly get asked about the laws and regulations about growing hemp in California, manufacturing hemp products, and shipping those products around the country. I’ve written about the various hemp laws in California and how confusing they are previously (see here and here ).

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Earlier this week, I wrote about how hemp businesses should not yet rely on the 2018 Farm Bill to protect them from their products being seized. As such, the cultivation of hemp is still governed by the 2014 Farm Bill, which allows state departments of agriculture to license the cultivation of industrial hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 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 turn to Texas. Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq.,

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies, in consultation with state banking regulators, clarified the legal status of hemp growth and production under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks 1 providing financial services to hemp-related businesses. state and federal regulation of marijuana. Background.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 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. States are (mostly) consistent when it comes to hemp production.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

The OCM will develop a license application process and open the program as soon as possible. The medical cannabis program has expanded. The OCM expanded the medical cannabis program in a number of ways, with the following changes already implemented: doctors have greater discretion in certifying patients for medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

The latest hemp laws state-by-state: May 2019. By: Hemp Industry Team. Hemp growth programs took root in four different states, expanded in two states, and legislation awaits the governor’s signature in another state in the month of May. Established a hemp growth program.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. the mature stalks and seeds incapable of germination) is not in violation of the CSA or related laws and regulations specific to importing goods. That limited exception doesn’t cover other parts of the cannabis plant, including hemp flower.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The short answer is that the CCB and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are in the process of “staffing up” (some of which was formalized during the meeting) but are taking action to expand the medical cannabis program and cannabinoid hemp licensure immediately. Here are the highlights: Expansion of the Medical Cannabis Program.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending, House Bill 847, that seeks to criminalize the possession and transportation of hemp flower in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The California Legislature has passed a bill that will allow California consumers to purchase food, beverage, dietary supplements, and cosmetics manufactured with hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD). Assembly Bill 45 (AB45), which is expected to be signed into law before Oct. Christian P. Take it up with Congress. .

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

states have began to relax or repeal local cannabis prohibitions in spite of federal and international prohibitions. Certain countries, including Canada, have gone further and introduced full-fledged federal regulatory programs. In the last few decades, U.S.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

Last week, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued interim guidance stating that federally insured credit unions may provide certain financial services to legally operating hemp businesses. The post Credit Union and Banking Update for Hemp and Marijuana Industries appeared first on Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Plus, the USDA just issued an interim rule for hemp production. USDA Issues Proposed Rule for Hemp Production. The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. those with THC levels above 0.3%).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In the December 2018 Farm Bill, the federal government removed CBD (and industrial hemp and all cannabis derivatives with less than 0.3% But that is not the end of the story, as the FDA continues to regulate CBD products through enforcement of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, and state governments also have restrictions. percent THC.

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Veriheal

MAY 12, 2023

The agency is also adopting a more relaxed approach toward the consumption of hemp-derived CBD products. The ATF no longer disqualifies applicants who have engaged in cannabis growing, selling, or manufacturing in compliance with state laws. Hemp seed oil and squalane restore the skin’s barrier and boost hydration.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) of Oregon signed legislation into law that prohibits landlords from arbitrarily refusing to provide housing access to an individual based solely on their status as a medical cannabis patient, or based solely on an individual’s prior cannabis conviction. CA resident? CA resident? LA resident? North Carolina.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. Bringing Hemp Into Prisons, Jails Could Become Felony. Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State. Pot, hemp bills advance. House Committee voted to kill Senate-passed hemp bill. Farmers still face hemp production hurdles.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

This Motion to Dismiss action on behalf of Defendants, primarily El Dorado County law enforcement officials, was granted. Plaintiffs established the beginnings of a hemp growing operation and were raided pursuant to a warrant. Plaintiffs purchased 237 acres of land in El Dorado County to research and grow hemp. State claims.

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