Canna Law Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

The USDA provided clarifying instructions in its September 2018 Instruction on Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp Production for the UDSA’s policy regarding the organic certification of industrial hemp production by certifying agents accredited by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

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MassRoots

JANUARY 30, 2019

Taking the initiative to reform local cannabis policy from within, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Intent to distribute charges will still be prosecuted in Baltimore City, but first time offenders are more likely to enter into a felony deferment program. The office of the top prosecutor will begin looking into this soon. “We

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Heather Krug is the State Cannabis Sciences Program Manager for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. She has served in this role since 2014. About Our Panelists. Rhoades has been actively engaged in regulatory compliance under a variety of compliance regimes. Anna Williams is an Accreditation Supervisor with A2LA.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Cannabis and Programming. Participants were asked to detail the relationship between their use of cannabis and programming. Regarding cannabis use and work, 53% of participants stated they had consumed cannabis while programming a minimum of 12 times. Just 4% reported partaking and programming daily.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 2, 2021

The study, entitled “Mediating Medical Marijuana: Exploring How Veterans Discuss Their Stigmatized Substance Use on Reddit,” focused on eight different themes: “Doctor Patient Conversations, Drug Test, Legality, Legal Policy, Prescription Drug Use/Other Substance Use, Point of View, Reasons for Use, and V.A. Findings.”. Shutterstock).

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2019

The USDA posted a webpage titled Hemp Production Program (“Program Update”). The 2018 Farm Bill directs the USDA to create regulations and guidance to implement a program for hemp cultivation in the US. The USDA has started to gather information to begin the process of rulemaking.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

A few states, including states that have adopted industrial hemp pilot research programs under the 2014 Farm Bill, now seem to have embraced this FDA position by banning certain CBD-infused products from local stores. Last Friday, several New York restaurants, bakeries, and bars were forced to stop selling CBD-infused foods and drinks.

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Veriheal

JUNE 14, 2023

A report was released by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) on May 1 on the combined sale of cannabis across the U.S. Since the state-legal, adult-use cannabis market began in 2014, a combined total of more than $15 billion has been generated in tax revenue. billion since the sale of adult-use cannabis started in 2014.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2019

Alternatively, is the agency authorizing passengers to carry products processed under a 2014 state pilot program? This might make more sense, as the 2018 Farm Bill provides that the 2014 Farm Bill shall remain in place for one year following the adoption of rules by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Many states even saw significant population surges among registered patients; new programs like North Dakota and Utah doubled in size, while Missouri tripled.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. In 2014, CBD with under 0.9% Despite these strict regulations, in 2014, the state legalized the use of CBD-rich cannabis extracts to treat intractable seizures. Possession of up to 1.5

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Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

Wait, Tennessee has a medical cannabis program? The Evolution of Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Program. In 2014, the state passed SB 2531 which was the state’s first CBD-focused law. This is news to me. I’m a native of Tennessee. In 2016, the law was once again reformed to allow up to 0.9%

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Oregon was one of the first states to allow the production of industrial hemp following the enactment of the 2014 Farm Bill. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

WORCESTER, Mass. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Green Flower, a California -based education company focused on the cannabis industry, announced four new online certificate programs in partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). The programs are now open for enrollment with classes starting on September 5.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

That means that any hemp legally cultivated in the US was done so under Section 7606 of the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill allows states to implement agricultural pilot programs to research the cultivation of industrial hemp. State departments of agriculture can issue licenses for the cultivation of hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Last year was a big one for the Oregon industrial hemp program. Section 7605(b) of the 2018 Farm Bill further provides that: Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the [USDA] Secretary establishes a plan under section 297C of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, section 7606 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Indeed, in its latest FAQ’s (which pre-dates the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill), the TTB declared it understood the 2014 Farm Bill to only authorize the use of hemp in the production of alcoholic beverage products for sale within limited state-sanctioned pilot programs. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

An okra farmer was raided in the middle of the night in Georgia in 2014. Now, authorities will have to worry about policing hemp along with keeping up the tight regulation of the state’s cannabis program. Make sure to follow Veriheal to keep up with updates on Texas’ cannabis policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Since 2014, when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Colorado has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% Legalizing marijuana for adults has been a wise investment. million as of April 2021.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. In 2016, Alabama enacted the Alabama Industrial Hemp research Program Act, (“ Act ”), which gave the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (“ADAI”) the authority over the production of industrial hemp and hemp products. Without further ado, we start with Alabama. Bottom Line.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Colorado has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% million from July 2014 through October 2021. Here’s what they say.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Pilot Insurance Program. Buy-up coverage is available in some cases.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

FCA, however, says the informational memo, from FCA Director of Regulatory Policy Kevin Kramp, is merely meant to provide guidance to institutions thinking about lending to hemp operations. But the NIHC says that leaves out growers licensed under state plans authorized by the pilot program for hemp established in the 2014 farm bill.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

We are excited to offer coverage to certain hemp producers in this pilot program,” said RMA Administrator Martin Barbre. Since this is a pilot program, we look forward to feedback from producers on the program in the coming crop year.”. WASHINGTON, D.C., The Farm Bill defines hemp as containing 0.3

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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. SB 5719 would repeal Washington’s Industrial Hemp Research Program (RCW 15.120 et seq. Current hemp licensees could transfer into Washington’s new program once it’s up and running.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

In 2014, Governor Jay Nixon signed the Missouri Medical Marijuana Bill, making it possible for CBD to be used as medicine for seizures. According to the Marijuana Policy Project, each state has its own tax laws regarding the legal sale of medical marijuana. How much is medical marijuana tax in Missouri?

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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. A major achievement of the 2018 Farm Bill was that it cleared the way for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to offer policies to hemp farmers. As of this writing you can find some 900 comments published on regulations.gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2019

And like lovastatin, CBD was recently approved by the FDA via a drug known as Epidiolex —although it is important to note that the CBD approved by the FDA as a drug is derived from the cannabis plant, not industrial hemp grown under an eligible state program, pursuant to the 2014 or 2018 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

The Guidance lays out what credit unions need to incorporate into their Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) and Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) compliance programs in order to work with hemp businesses. For example, a credit union needs to know how to verify the member is part of the pilot program.

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The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2021

Today, Max Simon is the founder and CEO of Green Flower , a cannabis education company that offers training programs for employees for some of the biggest companies in the industry, online courses for people who want to work in cannabis, and programs in partnerships with 10 colleges and universities across the United States.

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The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2021

“Each state will need to understand how this newly legalized market will increase energy loads and curtail progress towards local energy efficiency targets or climate goals,” Molly Graham, programs director of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, told The Cannigma. ’ (Sonya Yruel/Drug Policy Alliance).

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2019

The press release went on to recognize that Oregon and Kentucky “have been on the forefront of hemp production” since the authorization of industrial hemp pilot programs established by 2014 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

House of Representatives soundly approved by a 267-165 vote an amendment protects state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. territories from implementing their adult-use and medical marijuana programs. In ‘historic vote,’ US House protects state-legal cannabis programs. Department of Justice.

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