Canna Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2019

I’ll be joined by my esteemed colleagues to shed some light on hemp laws both nationally and here in the Evergreen State. We’ll cover a host of topics, but will start with the 2014 Farm Bill, which first allowed for the legal cultivation of industrial hemp for research purposes. You can register to join us here.

Hemp 71

Hemp CBD Agriculture Food 71

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Join GLLG shareholder Andrew DeWeese and Allay Consulting principal Kim Stuck for this webinar as they discuss this important certification, and why up-and-coming hemp and cannabis companies may want to investigate getting GMP certified. He has long been on the forefront of the novel legal issues concerning the emerging cannabis industry.

Hemp 76

Hemp Compliance Compliance Safety 76

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many thanks for all who attended our December 1 webinar on “Cannabis and International Trade Issues 2022.” However, the federal law also carves out an exception to the import and export ban for any person “authorized by local, State, or Federal law to manufacture, possess, or distribute such items.”

State Laws 80

State Laws Consumption Packaging Law 80

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Florida has legalized medical marijuana edibles. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen approved a medical marijuana initiative to appear on the November ballot late last week. There’s now CBD for elephants.

DEA 98

DEA CBD Banking Edibles 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

Currently, thirty-three states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico have all legalized the use of marijuana to some degree. The rift between federal and state law has left banks trapped between their mission to serve the financial needs of their local communities and the threat of federal enforcement action.

Banking 59

Banking Cannabis Events Law 59

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

We recently hosted a webinar on alternative dispute resolution options for cannabis companies. ABCs are state law creatures and ultimately result in liquidation of a debtor’s assets for its creditors’ benefit. As we all know, each state has its own version of laws and regulations that govern state-legal marijuana businesses.

State Laws 54

State Laws Business Topical Cannabis 54

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

Our California hemp lawyers have been getting pummeled with questions about the legality of industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) ever since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed in January (and especially since our recent hemp and Hemp CBD webinar ). Hemp CBD cookies, anyone? The revised text of AB-228 goes much further.

Food 84

Food CBD Hemp Extraction 84

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

We had an additional three trainers leading live webinar classes.” The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. Recreational cannabis was legalized in 2016 for adults over the age of 21.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Compare that to WAC 16-306-010 which states that “licensing is required for persons to produce hemp” in Washington state. If you grow hemp without a license, you break the law. Hemp processing is legal with or without registration. A license is required to grow hemp. A license is not required for hemp processing.

Extraction 105

Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 105

Canna Law Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Oregon Psychedelics: Petition to Legalize Psilocybin for Therapy Moves Forward. Amend or affect state law, to the extent that a person does not manufacture, deliver, or possess psilocybin products in accordance with the provisions of sections 3 to 129 of the Act and rules adopted under sections 3 to 129 of the Act.

Research and Development 58

Research and Development Therapy Education Conditions 58

Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2019

As everyone knows by now the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production by de-scheduling the crop under the Controlled Substance Act. We’ve also offered a free webinar on West Coast Hemp CBD. An agricultural production contract is a complex creature typically governed by state law including the Uniform Commercial Code.

Agriculture 70

Agriculture Hemp Supply Chain CBD 70

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This includes promulgation of cannabis tax guidelines as well as webinars and public forums dedicated to tax compliance for marijuana businesses (together, the “Guidelines”). And while Congress is struggling to legalize marijuana, federal agencies like the IRS are recognizing the legitimacy of this industry.

Compliance 82

Compliance Compliance Business Cannabis 82

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

NORML Key West Legal Seminar – Key Trends and Near-Term Forecasts for State Cannabis Programs | Friday, December 3rd at 11:50AM EST. Get your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys during this event! Join Harris Bricken attorney, Vince Sliwoski as he provides forecasts for state cannabis programs.

Events 80

Events Research and Development Therapy Decriminalization 80

SpeedWeed

JUNE 8, 2021

Cities and towns across New York are considering whether to allow retail cannabis dispensaries and consumption lounges legalized under state law to operate within their jurisdictions, with some officials urging them to act as a deadline approaches. In March, the New York state legislature and Democratic Gov.

Dispensary 40

Dispensary Legalization Consumption Retail 40

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, here’s what I’m looking forward to in cannabis next year: Federal legal reform. 2021 was a total failure when it comes to federal legalization. We got more than enough lip service from Democrats about how legalization and reform would be a top priority. Not so anymore. Onward and upward!

Banking 80

Banking Programs Legislation Cannabis 80

The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In our conversation with Otha, we talk about how Tetragram has been able to help its patients, how federal and state laws affect access to medical cannabis and what we can expect of government legislation in the coming years. Because as we know, these steps, they become legal, prescription pills and opioid uses drops dramatically.

Data 52

Data Patients Access Wellness and Beauty 52