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Hemp-CBD Pet Foods Are Everywhere But Are They Legal?

Canna Law Blog

According to recent reporting , pet industry spending is expected to reach $96 billion by 2020 with CBD as one of its fastest growing sections. Following the enactment of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”), there has been a huge interest in the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) for our furry friends.

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Six Things You Need to Know About CBD and Other Hemp-containing Pet Products

Cannabis Law Report

The trend toward state-level legalization of cannabis has led to a surge in cannabis-derived products and a continually evolving market with many types of cannabis products for people as well as their pets. Are any CBD and hemp-containing products legal for use in pet products? Who’s responsible for regulating CBD in pet products?

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Federal legalization of hemp creating a quandary for police

Cannabis Chronicles

Truckers, now free to haul hemp from state to state, have been stopped and sometimes arrested by police who can’t tell whether they have intercepted a legal agricultural crop or the biggest marijuana bust of their careers. The pure CBD powder is then resold for use in everything from makeup to smoothies to pet food.

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Montana law allows hemp for commercial animal feed

Cannabis Law Report

Montana agriculture officials say hemp and hemp-derived substances can be used under a new state law in commercial animal feed, but with limitations. Josh Kassmier and approved by the Legislature with overwhelming support allows hemp to be used in feed for horses, pets and specialty pets including birds, goldfish and turtles.

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Nevada veterinarians can now treat patients with certain cannabis products

Cannabis Law Report

The bill’s sponsor, State Assemblyman Steve Yeager, introduced the measure in February because Nevada law was unclear about whether veterinarians were permitted to administer CBD products or discuss them with pet owners. That said, the use, sale, and possession of cannabis over 0.3% Making sense of it all.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

Legislation is pending in the House and Senate, HB 1131 / SB 5155, “Allowing residential marijuana agriculture.”. Legislation to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana for dogs, cats and other pets in New York State is pending in the Assembly (A. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanding medical access to pets.

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California Splits from the FDA: CBD Now Permitted in Food, Beverages and More

Cannabis Law Report

Rather, AB-45 prohibits industrial hemp products from being distributed or sold in the state, absent documentation that they were produced from industrial hemp regulated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture or otherwise meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (if sourced from outside California).

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