Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Further, after several failed attempts to legalize medical cannabis, there’s is finally enough steam to put an initiative on the state’s 2024 ballot. Pro-medical cannabis lawmakers are preparing to introduce medical legalization to the state’s 2024 ballot. Sadly, the Nebraska Supreme Court struck down the initiative.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

It was called the “Cuban cigar of the marijuana world” by a DEA agent in 1967 and even compared with French wine. Healthcare expenditure estimated by 2024. Estimated Prevalence of cannabis users by 2024. It was a quite lucrative business, with a kilo worth 3$ at the farm easily sold for 4000$ in the U.S. in the 1970. Population.

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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

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. THC, it is legal.

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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. Watch Dr. Russo’s Presentation Hunter Land, Ph.D, the VP of Research & Development at Biopharmaceutical Research Company, Inc.,

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As of now, this is still a proposal, and it’s anyone’s guess if the DEA (who would do the actual re-scheduling) will think that’s a good idea. And finally, we arrive at December , when those Georgia pharmacies that made such a splash in October got a nastygram from the DEA. Watch for updates on this story in 2024.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 16, 2024

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”). First , DEA is not proposing an interim final rule. 11, 2024) (“OLC Op.”).1 Levine, M.D.,

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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As a result, labs that have received a state license to test either medical or recreational cannabis have historically been denied a DEA Schedule I license to test hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. However, this may change with rescheduling that is going to be revisited on Dec 2, 2024.

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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. Circuit Court refuse to involve itself in the company’s fight with the DEA over cannabis research licenses.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

With a recreational cannabis market geared up for launch on January 1, 2024, Virginians have a lot to look forward to. In fact, this year looks set to be one of the most successful years for cannabis reform in the United States so far. . billion by the fourth year of operation.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hemp industry is not the only one that’s pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s hemp Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”). If you read this blog, you’ll recall the hemp industry sued the DEA following the release of its Rule in August 2020. billion by 2024, increasing from $1.2 billion in 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) currently has guidance published for those interested in petitioning for a religious exemption to the CSA. For obvious reasons, religious exemptions from the CSA do not present compelling opportunities for entrepreneurs. 2022 Active FDA Clinical Trials and State-Regulated Systems. View source.].

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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. That’s because the DEA routinely issues what amount to opinion letters as to whether this or that cannabinoid is or is not a schedule I narcotic.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hemp industry is not the only one that’s pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s hemp Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”). If you read this blog, you’ll recall the hemp industry sued the DEA following the release of its Rule in August 2020. billion by 2024, increasing from $1.2 billion in 2019.

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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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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. What is 280E. New Frontier Data. Pew Research Center.

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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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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 26, 2024

Image by 7raysmarketing from Pixabay Lawmakers Frustrated with DEA Inaction Despite Guidance from President Biden and Department of Health and Human Services “It is time for the DEA to make good on the President’s commitments,” said the senators. Text of Letter (PDF) April 26, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Virginia 2024 adult use program may be postponed: [link]. DEA grants research license for psychedelics and major depression first human trial: [link]. Dallas County District Attorney discusses freeing up cops for 911 calls instead of 5 hours a piece on marijuana arrest paperwork: [link].

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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. What is treatment like at an in-person ketamine clinic?

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In the world of hemp, Senator Mitch McConnell has directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana. ” Since the CBD industry is projected to surpass $20 billion by 2024 , those tests might come in handy. Note that McConnell still refers to marijuana as hemp’s “illicit cousin.”

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 19, 2024

HHS DOCUMENT RELEASE Last month , the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a heavily redacted version of their recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that cannabis be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III. Of course, the DEA will make its own decision, as we noted earlier this month.

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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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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

DE-SCHEDULING As we’re reported before (most recently here ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. Now, some Senate Democrats are advocating that the DEA de-schedule cannabis altogether.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, a designation reserved for drugs with no medical value and a high potential for abuse. Virginia also legalized cannabis in 2021, but residents can expect to wait until 2024 before they can purchase cannabis products. More States Favor Cannabis Legalization.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), the agency tasked with enforcing the CSA. In principal at least, if the EB-5 cannabis investment is solely supplying cannabis to approved, licensed researchers pursuant to preexisting DEA approval then that is not “trafficking in an illicit substance” under the INA.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In May 2024, the U.S. However, the rescheduling process is yet to be finalized, and although some optimistic advocates expected the decision to be fast-tracked before the November 2024 election, the fight for cannabis reform will not be won so quickly. THC content) under federal law, signaling a major shift in the U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2023

UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram received a letter this week from several former United States Attorneys. It seems likely that 2024 will bring a decision on re-scheduling, either for or against, so stay tuned for that. Look for more on this in 2024 also.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The official hearing with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) to determine whether or not to move cannabis to Schedule III is slated for next month, and advocates are hopeful that the measure will pass. It is scheduled at the same level as heroin.”

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

“Accordingly, no state has the jurisdiction to legalize recreational use of marijuana without Congressionally enacted reform or the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) taking administrative action to reschedule it,” he wrote. “As Bill To Go Into Effect In 2024. But other Democrats, including Sen.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 14, 2023

At least not in Congress, and at least not before the 2024 general election. Just think about someone selling anabolic steroids with a state license but no DEA registration. So here is my first prediction: even though federal cannabis legalization should be low hanging fruit, it won’t happen.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

After Biden requested that HHS review the scheduling of marijuana under federal law, the Department recommended to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that it should reschedule marijuana, down to Schedule III. What DEA ends up doing here is far from certain , and things seem to be moving pretty slowly.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Earlier this year, the DEA initiated rulemaking to reclassify cannabis as a schedule III narcotic. A lot of folks had hoped that cannabis would be rescheduled in advance of the 2024 election. Those hopes were dashed when the DEA scheduled a hearing for the proposed reclassification about a month after the election.

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