The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Senate Democrats would like to see less re-scheduling and more de-scheduling of cannabis. Americans support cannabis legalization. VIRGINIA As we’ve discussed before , Virginia legalized cannabis, but has not yet set up a retail market. Now, some Senate Democrats are advocating that the DEA de-schedule cannabis altogether.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

Cannabis Catalysts write by way of an introduction. “After taking the first steps towards the liberalization of hemp cultivation over the course of the last few years, at the end of 2018 Thailand’s government decided to legalize medical cannabis as the first Southeast Asian country. CC INSIGHTS THAILAND MEDICAL CANNABIS.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

The Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates agreed on a compromise bill to legalize cannabis for use by adults and to regulate marijuana production and sales on February 27. As recent as 2016, the DEA has reviewed and determined that under its judgment marijuana should remain a Schedule I substance.”. Bill To Go Into Effect In 2024.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services released documents related to rescheduling cannabis. The DEA sends a letter to Georgia pharmacies. And finally, if you’re planning a wedding, you have a cannabis option. Well, apparently the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) noted that as well, and they didn’t take kindly to it.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2023

attorneys about cannabis re-scheduling. We note that New York’s cannabis licensing program is facing yet another lawsuit. UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram received a letter this week from several former United States Attorneys. Look for more on this in 2024 also.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The cannabis industry has been on a progressive incline for the last few years and 2021 is no exception. In fact, this year looks set to be one of the most successful years for cannabis reform in the United States so far. . At some point next year, New York will kick-start its recreational cannabis market.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The 2019 edition of the Hemp and CBD Industry Factbook released figures that show retail sales of CBD topping $1 billion this year, and predicted that number could hit $10 billion by 2024. Turns out, they were trying to get into cannabis in Florida as well. Cannabis research was also a big topic. See you next week!

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Medicinal Genomics

JULY 13, 2023

one of just seven federally DEA- licensed cannabinoid research labs, had some encouraging news about how cannabinoids and cannaflavins can lengthen life spans while improving health spans. Punja sounded the alarm on the Hop Latent Viroid plague decimating the crops of western grower, calling it the “Covid of Cannabis.”

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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Cannabis-related permits and lab certifications Permits are a critical part of any cannabis business, but there are some that are unique to cannabis testing labs. First, since cannabis legalization is a state-level phenomenon, any cannabis lab needs a state license.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, The Blunt Truth’s annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. Last year , I predicted there would be no federal cannabis legalization, but that perhaps states would legalize. Virgin Islands legalized adult-use cannabis. March brought an election defeat for adult-use cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

Though, Oregon is actively in the process of establishing a model for psilocybin that would be like the state’s current medical cannabis system. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) currently has guidance published for those interested in petitioning for a religious exemption to the CSA. View source.].

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seems happy to respond to public and private parties inquiring about the control status of various substances. DEA answers some of these inquiries more quickly than others, and the response letters are usually short and to the point. What are the legal ramifications of DEA writing these things?”

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 16, 2024

In case you haven’t heard, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wants to hear from you on marijuana rescheduling. Specifically, DEA invites your comments on its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to move both marijuana and marijuana extract from schedule I to schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Today is another historic day in the history of cannabis control and regulation. In a much anticipated announcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to reschedule marijuana, from Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule I to schedule III (the “Proposed Rule”). 11, 2024) (“OLC Op.”).1

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seems happy to respond to public and private parties inquiring about the control status of various substances. DEA answers some of these inquiries more quickly than others, and the response letters are usually short and to the point. What are the legal ramifications of DEA writing these things?”

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

cannabis community awaits the resumption of the DEA’s administrative law hearing on rescheduling marijuana later this month, this blog will take a glimpse at the ever-dynamic global landscape of cannabis policy. Notably, Europe saw significant movement in cannabis policy. As the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

They’re calling it the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 (the “Senate bill”). The Senate bill follows on the House’s proposal, called the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (the “House bill”), offered in May. That could happen in 2024, but seems more likely in 2025 when the new Congress convenes.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2024

” As of a few days ago, DEA reiterated this position in response to an inquiry by attorney Shane Pennington, even going so far as to note “cannabis-derived THCA does not meet the definition of hemp under the [Controlled Substances Act] because upon conversion for identification purposes as required by Congress, it is equivalent to [THC].”

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Griffen’s article is just one of many parsing the language of the 2018 Farm Bill and a 2023 DEA letter on the topic. See also: “ THCA and the DEA: Rod Breaks Down the Latest News ” from Rod Kight, an another attorney prominent in the space. I would say: “Someone over at DEA wrote a letter last year indicating that it’s not.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

Ability to source marijuana genetic material from outside Colorado Senate Bill 23-271 , which went into effect in early 2024, aims to enhance Colorados marijuana industry. Genetic material is defined as material used to propagate cannabis plants, including: Immature plants and small plant fragments with 0.3%

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 19, 2024

This week, we note that HHS released the full text of its report on cannabis rescheduling. DC is cracking down on cannabis “gifting” stores. HHS bases its recommendation on marijuana’s accepted medical use, and notes that cannabis has less potential for abuse than other drugs in Schedule I or II. Stay tuned!

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Florida Ag Commissioner blasts Biden administration for arguing in lawsuit that medical cannabis patients “are too dangerous to trust” to possess firearms: [link]. Virginia 2024 adult use program may be postponed: [link]. Massachusetts has new cannabis law: [link]. Columbia considering legalizing cannabis: [link].

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Connor & Connor PLLC

AUGUST 15, 2024

According to the Pew Research Center (2024), 88% of Americans believe cannabis should be legal for either medical or recreational use. If Congress would like to change the legal status of marijuana, they would do so before or after the DEA makes a final scheduling decision.

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The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

Schedule III substances are subject to certain controls not applicable to all other prescription drugs, including the requirement that a medical professional with a specific license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) must conduct an in-person examination before prescribing it. 1 Related Stories What’s the deal with ketamine?

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Plus, a new bill would legalize cannabis with state-run stores. In Minnesota , lawmakers are conducting “Be Heard on Cannabis” discussions, so that citizens can share their views on legal marijuana. Also in New Mexico , growers of medical cannabis are suing the state over limits on plant-count.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Diamondback Investment Group, LLC , handed the DEA a big loss when it comes to hemp – at least for now. In Anderson , the court held that DEA’s interpretation that a host of hemp-derived products were illegal was essentially wrong. Raimondo , a 2024 US Supreme Court decision. delta-9 THC.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2024

In no particular order, I’ll address a few reasons why the back half of 2024 will be a bad stretch for intoxicating hemp products. Raimondo , a 2024 US Supreme Court decision. Ever since Loper was decided, there have been a million different theories on how it could affect the cannabis and hemp industries.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) near-noticed a hearing for its marijuana rescheduling proposal. The hearing would begin on December 2, 2024 at 9 a.m. Back in March, when DEA agreed to initiate rulemaking to reschedule marijuana, I wrote that “I doubt cannabis will be on Schedule III by November.”

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Historical evidence suggests that humans worldwide have been cultivating and consuming cannabis for tens of thousands of years, but cannabis use has skyrocketed in recent years, especially in the US. Our ancestors consumed cannabis flower for recreational, medicinal, and spiritual purposes.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The 91-year-old singer and songwriter has been a cannabis advocate since the 1950s, making himself one of the longest-running supporters of the plant in the world. This year, he’s been an active supporter of Kamala Harris during the upcoming election campaign, with much of his championing centering around cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 14, 2023

Most Americans favor federal cannabis legalization. Nearly all Americans support medical cannabis legalization. Federal cannabis legislation isn’t going to happen Back in 2018, when California opened up for recreational cannabis licensing, all I heard was how federal cannabis legalization was around the corner.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

As the cannabis industry awaits potential marijuana rescheduling, eyes seem focused on state-legal operators and the tax relief they might enjoy. But there’s a group of players who’ve been surprisingly quiet, despite potentially having the most to gain: DEA-registered bulk marijuana manufacturers. billion by 2027.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Cannabis and business immigration don’t mix. That’s not because a particular investment may not be sound, rather because federal law creates inherent conflicts between immigration eligibility and participating in a cannabis venture. Cannabis and immigration U.S. The INA is federal law and administered by the U.S.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2025

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed reclassifying cannabis , a move that would shift cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. In a nutshell, it’s moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III legal status. They must work closely with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to pass the move.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In each presidential election cycle, the Canna Law Blog runs a classy series of posts grading the candidates as to their positions on cannabis. Biden was the only viable Democratic candidate who opposed cannabis legalization in 2020. Biden’s positions on cannabis today Things have changed a bit in the past quadrennium.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In May 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) put forth a proposal to reclassify “marijuana” (the legal term for cannabis plants and their products with over 0.3% government’s stance on cannabis prohibition. What Would Rescheduling Mean for Cannabis in the U.S.?

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Marijuana rescheduling is mired in an administrative rulemaking process, whereby the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the hapless, cynical proponent of a proposed Department of Justice (DOJ) rule. Midway through the rulemaking process, DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge John J. Lets call them the Villagers.) More on that below.

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