Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. I am very hopeful that this data will allow the FDA to regulate these popular CBD products.”.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Charlotte’s Web took the unusual step of issuing a public response to the refusals, available here , with a link to the company’s also public letter to the FDA here , which responds directly to the agency’s criticisms of the data provided and alleging factual inaccuracies in its response. Still About Safety. A Legislative Fix? .

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 17, 2021

The Legal Aid Society, an organization offering pro bono legal assistance to New York City’s most marginalized communities, is calling attention to new NYPD data showing that 94 percent of all cannabis arrests in 2020 targeted people of color. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Crash rates spiked with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill , which permits the distribution of hemp-derived products at the federal level, the popularity of delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 products has surged. Since delta-8 is so unpopular in states with legal cannabis, the data suggests that it is often less appealing to consumers than actual weed.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

National poison control centers received 661 exposure cases of delta-8 THC products between January 2018 and July 31, 2021, 660 of which occurred between January 1, 2021, and July 31, 2021. Thus, historical use of cannabis cannot be relied upon in establishing a level of safety for these products in humans.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

HerbalGram, the acclaimed quarterly journal of the American Botanical Council, recently published its 2021 “Herb Market Report,” which included data on sales of CBD as an herbal ingredient in mainstream and natural retail channels in the United States. Silver Spring, MD: US Food and Drug Administration; June 25, 2018.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill. In December 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, changed how certain types of cannabis are scheduled by removing hemp, defined as cannabis and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low concentrations of THC (less than 0.3%

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the fresh data suggests that the cannabinoids found in cannabis, such as THC and CBD , may have potential as a treatment for sleep deprivation. Previous Research on Cannabis and Sleep. points on a zero to 10-point scale) in perceived insomnia levels.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

“FDA continually asked the companies for meetings and safety data about their products containing full-spectrum hemp extract. After complying with FDA’s requests, these companies saw FDA reject their NDI notifications—disregarding published peer-reviewed toxicology studies and years’ worth of real-world safety evidence.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

The city of Denver, for example, applies an additional 5.5% local sales tax on adult-use cannabis and has collected $210.6 million as of April 2021. Estimated State Tax Revenue from Adult-Use Cannabis 3. 46,104,922. 104,759,961. 167,157,150. 220,688,951. 243,466,892. 279,155,047. 362,027,103. April 2021. 134,518,947. 1,557,878,973. 46,104,922.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

WSDA will apply the measurement of uncertainty (+/- 0.06%) outlined in the USDA’s interim hemp rules to the reported THC concentration to determine if hemp material is in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Washington’s Hemp Plan incorporates some provisions that deviate from the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

Lastly, the absence of card transactions severely restricts the financial data available to these businesses for analysis and strategic planning. ” The industry representatives’ comments underline the broad spectrum of issues presented by the Mastercard directive, from hindering business growth to jeopardizing employee safety.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

This was FDA’s first meeting to hear presentations from manufacturers, neurologists, attorneys, parents, innovators and leaders of hemp and CBD voice their concerns on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. Greenspoon Marder Partner Jessica Wasserman was in attendance to assist clients preparing for their presentations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Hemp-derived Delta-8 THC is having a big moment in 2021 in terms of popularity and, most recently, in terms of concerns over legality, safety, and accuracy. The 2018 Farm Bill categorically removed hemp from the definition of marijuana and modified the definition of tetrahydrocannabinol to exclude tetrahydrocannabinol in hemp.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

Since the passage of the Farm Bill in December of 2018 , there has been a marked uptick in interest in the cannabidiol (CBD) space from businesses and users alike. To understand the breadth of issues and gather data on safety we have conducted a public hearing, reviewed the medical literature, and have an open public docket.”.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Dr. Maxwell’s team also collected data contained in samples sourced from California. After a close analysis of the data, the team determined that an absence of consistent federal guidelines regarding marijuana contaminants ultimately increases the risk of consumers developing health issues.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

There is not extensive safety data available, however. As one-taster put it in a 2018 Rolling Stone article , drinking a cannabis beverage that had not been through nanoemulsion “tasted kind of like I was drinking milk that had been sitting in the refrigerator for two or three months.”. That’s a whole new ballgame.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Charlotte’s Web took the unusual step of issuing a public response to the refusals, available here , with a link to the company’s also public letter to the FDA here , which responds directly to the agency’s criticisms of the data provided and alleging factual inaccuracies in its response. Still About Safety. A Legislative Fix? .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

It is also a tool used to “determine the nature and scope of child abuse and neglect” and compare Arizona data to national trends, regardless of whether that neglect or abuse arose from the lawful or unlawful use of substances, a mental illness or incapacity, or simply an inability to properly care for a child. 600 USD raised of $400 goal.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Charlotte’s Web took the unusual step of issuing a public response to the refusals, available here , with a link to the company’s also public letter to the FDA here , which responds directly to the agency’s criticisms of the data provided and alleging factual inaccuracies in its response. Still About Safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Because THC presence is an imperfect proxy for impairment [ 10 ], driving data may be limited in clarifying what traffic safety risks, if any, are associated with permissive marijuana policies.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

A 2018 research paper in the International Journal of Drug Policy analyzed in-depth interviews carried out with 24 Israeli physicians working in pain medicine, oncology, and family medicine, and found that “physicians discussed contrasting narratives of cananbi, presenting it as both a medicine and non-medicine.”

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TheAnswerPage

JULY 17, 2022

The analysis attempted to establish the safety and efficacy of the CBD products, and to determine if there is enough evidence to assume any difference in efficacy between CBD-rich extracts compared to purified CBD products. 12 September 2018. Pamplona F, da Silva L and Coan A. Sec.Neuropharmacology. See the Answer.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 14, 2021

There are no published studies on the efficacy or safety of HHC in human subjects but that has not stopped some manufacturers from producing and selling HHC products. The CBD being used to produce HHC is derived from industrial hemp, which was legalized in the US via the 2018 Farm Bill. Is HCC safe for humans?

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

While RSO has been subject to increased popularity in treating certain types of cancers, no clinical trials have tested the safety or efficacy of RSO in humans, meaning that all evidence is anecdotal. So until now, we have been missing an important area of research, which is real world data of people using cannabinoids.

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Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

These research submissions may have left regulators skeptical about the safety of this relatively affordable, highly productive herb for livestock. In 2018, the famous Farm Bill authorized the commercialization of industrial hemp, with a provision that the compound would contain not more than 0.3%

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Safeguarding safety and public health through advertising restrictions, stringent quality control, harm reduction options, and public education. Statewide in 2018, Black and Latinx people comprised of 81.3% of all low-level marijuana arrests, despite making up 34.5% of the state’s population.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 15, 2021

However, the scientific data on CBG is nowhere near as developed as what we have on CBD. The vast majority of what we know about CBD’s medicinal effects is based on laboratory studies, is far from being properly understood, and lacks solid scientific data on human subjects — aside from epilepsy 5. Easy access. What’s in your CBD?

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 10, 2019

While there are no comprehensive scientific data on victimization CBD to treat dogs, there’s anecdotal proof from doghouse owners suggesting it will treat pain, particularly neuropathic pain, moreover, as serving to manage seizures. The safety and risks of CBD for dogs haven’t but been researched. Risks of CBD Oil for Dogs.

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Medicinal Genomics

MARCH 10, 2020

2016; McKernan 2018). The primary reason we, and presumably AOAC, require enrichment as part of our microbial safety testing protocol is to overcome the sampling bias. We understand enrichment is a tempting corner to cut, especially considering we have observed enrichment bias when studying culture-based enrichment (McKernan et al.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 26, 2020

With the legalization of Hemp by the 2018 Farm Bill, [1] hemp production has remained steady relative to the rest of the farming world. [2] Hemp Production Remains Relatively Unscathed, Supported by Demand and Federal Programs. 3] Hemp growers, like other farmers, are further supported by federal programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

WORCESTER—Today the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) announced adult-use Marijuana Establishments in Massachusetts surpassed $3 billion in gross sales , according to the information that licensees report in the state’s mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system and is publicly available through the Commission’s Open Data Platform.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 10, 2022

THC-O is also new to the market and does not have any long-term data. To be safe, it is crucial to have third-party lab tests and certificates of analysis done to ensure safety. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp (cannabis with less than 0.3% Effects differ from person to person. There is some risk involved in using THC-O.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

During the first seven weeks of the law’s enactment (with data collected from July 1 to August 20), reports show that there were 20 arrests in Chesterfield, two in Henrico, zero in Hanover and three in Richmond for a total of 25 arrests. According to New Frontier Data , cannabis-related arrests have been decreasing steadily since 2017.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

was published in the Journal of Safety Research and made available online on May 18. Journal of Safety Research. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (2018) reported that 92% of 2,664 underage compliance checks conducted in the state between 2015 and 2018 resulted in the sales being denied. Johnston et al.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2021

To acknowledge its impressive safety record and potential for treating depression more effectively than existing therapies, the Food and Drug Administration designated psilocybin a breakthrough therapy in 2018 and 2019 for treating drug-resistant depression and major depressive disorder. Read the full article at [link].

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