Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Buffington will split her time between Santa Fe Farms in her new role and as a policy consultant for the Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) as the HFC’s first ever application for hemp-fed laying hens gains federal approval from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).

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Advocacy Policy Supply Chain Agriculture 81

CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities. Running clean stores.

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Policy Dispensary Patients Safety 91

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

According to Hemp Industry Daily reporter Laura Drotleff , it an eventful week for hemp regulation at the National Association of State Department of Agriculture (NASDA) meeting in Arlington, Virginia. Now, let’s talk about the audience which was made up of representatives from state departments of agriculture across the country.

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Hemp CBD DEA Agriculture 145

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Agriculture is a key cog to ending poverty especially in many communities of most developing countries like Zambia. Sustainable development and sustainable agriculture production in the 1990s were declared as the overarching issues that national governments and international organizations were going they strive towards.

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Agriculture Food Policy Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2020

Although this is a general and over- arching discussion of agricultural policy issues in the UK , we suggest it’s probably worth a read by … Read More.

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Policy Agriculture 66

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today issued a compliance alert for cannabis transporters in Illinois. Other regulatory and policy reminders included: Transportation of Cannabis Containers – Daily Inventory Once the transporter receives a cannabis container, it must create a daily inventory.

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Compliance Compliance Agriculture Policy 103

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. The bill is scheduled for a hearing in the House Agriculture Committee on 6/25/19. Update : The Senate Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions Committee held a work session in SB 188 on 6/19/19. Update : S. NC resident? New Jersey. WI resident?

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 203

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. Authored By: Samuel B. Johnston, Esq. Hoban Law Group. Samuel B Johnston.

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Extraction Policy Hemp Consumption 69

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

With a cross-disciplinary approach to key industry sectors, this certificate gives you the information and insights needed to participate in the world of cannabis regulation, compliance and public policy.

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Policy Law Compliance Compliance 59

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Marijuana Moment reports… The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to give hemp two different classifications depending on its intended use in order to expand access to federal grant programs. territories. Read the full story at.

Agriculture 52

Agriculture Hemp Programs Policy 52

MassRoots

MAY 27, 2019

TSA clarifies that the CBD products must be hemp-derived “under the Agriculture Improvement Act 2018.” This tweet from February illustrates that, though their policy on hemp-derived CBD oil has changed. Check out their website and the new policy for yourself here: [link]. — AskTSA (@AskTSA) February 20, 2018.

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Hemp CBD Oil Agriculture 111

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. NYDAM’s policy document linked above does not clearly mention vapes.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Vaping 105

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 251

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2019

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy , ppz001. , [link]. The Agricultural Act of 2014 allowed for federally funded research on hemp for the first time since 1937. hemp agriculture through the lens of path dependency. Industrial hemp , agricultural economics , institutional economics , path dependence.

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Hemp Agriculture Policy Food 79

The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2021

The significant energy required to create an artificial climate for plants indoors causes cannabis to be extremely greenhouse gas emissions intensive compared to other agricultural products, researchers wrote. If energy efficiency isn’t considered at the outset of designing any indoor agricultural facility, a lot of energy will be wasted.”.

Agriculture 144

Agriculture Cultivation Wellness and Beauty Consumption 144

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”. Mark Barnett, Policy Director at the Maine Craft Cannabis Association. Oregon’s Cannabis Farm Advocates. as cannabis becomes federally legal.”.

Policy 52

Policy Advocacy Agriculture Patients 52

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Update: SB 440 was heard by the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee, but no action has been taken yet. Update : The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a public hearing on HB 459 on 2/26/2019. Update : HB 1349 is scheduled for a hearing in the Agriculture Committee at 9:30am on 3/7/2019.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 189

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2021

Cannabiz Africa reports… The Cannabis Trade Association Africa (CTAA) is seeking an urgent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently set up a Cannabis Desk in the presidency to co-ordinate policy. Cannabis reform in South Africa requires policy to be co-ordinated between the following key government departments: Agriculture.

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Agriculture Policy Decriminalization Cannabis 81

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2021

There are other organisations that do have expertise in these areas, such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Secretariat to the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), who are experts in medicines, foods, plants and crops. Read the full piece at [link].

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Agriculture Food Medicine Hemp 98

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it is aiming to release its “Interim Final Rule” for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program in August of 2019. This action is required to implement provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill).”. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq.

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Hemp Agriculture Programs Policy 87

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. Meanwhile, The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment killed SB 1335. The bill now awaits action from the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. HI resident? SD resident? TN resident? Washington.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 184

PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, hidden within the annals of agricultural history lies a lesser-known narrative – the story of Black hemp farmers. Thus, leading to a significant gap in our understanding of the broader agricultural landscape. These pioneers played a pivotal role in the cultivation and success of the hemp industry.

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Hemp Agriculture History Cultivation 98

Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), the U.S. While we have written on these agency policies individually, we thought it would be helpful to recap these opinions under one blog post. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.

CBD 89

CBD Hemp Food Agriculture 89

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. 333 was unanimously approved by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee on 4/2. Update : SB 516 was heard by the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee on 4/2/19. DE resident? Legislation is pending, H. Update : H.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 201

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, S 219, to explicitly permit children and developmentally disabled individuals with serious conditions for which medical marijuana has been recommended to have their medicine administered at schools and other facilities, and require school districts and facilities to create policies for medical marijuana administration.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 213

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

In it, Kevin Kramp, the director of the agency’s Office of Regulatory Policy, outlined a number of issues lenders should examine when weighing financing decisions. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Under the 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp—a category of cannabis containing a concentration of less than 0.3

Hemp 98

Hemp Agriculture Concentrates Policy 98

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2024

Jose Leme is an Assistant Professor of Cannabis Biology and Controlled Environment Agriculture and Executive Committee member of the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center. Bell’s academic work focuses on cannabis business law, policy, and the expansion of cannabis legal education. 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. –

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Research and Development Events Environment Education 105

Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2021

A brand new study fresh out of the Cannabis Research Center at UC Berkeley draws serious attention to the burden that cannabis cultivation imposes on water policy. The Act also serves as a protective supply shelter for agriculture, fish, residents, and various types of wildlife.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Cultivation Agriculture Policy 98

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

According to the Department of Agriculture (IDOA), around 30 percent of businesses that have been awarded cannabis licenses are actually operational. These rules bring further clarity and transparency to IDFPR operations by laying out policies and procedures in a clear and concise way.

Seed-To-Sale 110

Seed-To-Sale Data Dispensary Agriculture 110

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to Pennsylvania.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 95

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2022

Last week, our friends at the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) met with three members of the Idaho Department of Agriculture to address the Department’s plan to take enforcement action against hemp and hemp-derived animal feeds and remedies. We will continue to monitor the task force’s meetings for developments.

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Hemp Policy Packaging Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2023

Washington, March 7, 2023 Today, senior House Agriculture Committee member Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, alongside Representatives David Trone (D-Md.), Press Release Introduced under the Farm Bill, the Free to Grow Act would end the unfair drug felony prohibition for hemp farmers? David Joyce (R-Ohio), and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.),

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Hemp Policy Agriculture Legislation 52

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

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CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 106

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

100% foreign ownership a ‘significant departure from previous policy’. This is a significant departure from previous policy which required investors to co-own investments in joint venture with Government or Government entities and locate their investments at state prescribed locations,” he said.

Medicine 105

Medicine Pharmaceutical Agriculture Policy 105

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Update : SB 440 was heard by the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee on 3/4, and then by the Senate Public Health, Welfare And Labor Committee on 3/5, but no action has been taken yet. HF 717 was heard and approved by the House Health and Human Services Policy Committee on 3/5. AR resident? .”

Legislation 189

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 189

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Findings 4 and 5 affirmed that certain segments of traditional agriculture in Santa Barbara County are in conflict with cannabis production due to “excessive” production by the latter. Chair of CSAC Health and Human Services Policy Committee. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). This is not so.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Cultivation Cannabis Programs 98

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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Hemp Agriculture Programs Policy 76