Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Hemp and CBD products are widely available on the commercial market after the signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”). Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. POLICY DOCUMENT.

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Policy Hemp Concentrates THC 59

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. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts. Authored By: Samuel B.

Extraction 69

Extraction Policy Hemp Consumption 69

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. And Denver, Colorado’s mayor and district attorney launched a new program seeking to help those convicted of certain marijuana offenses expunge their records. HI resident? The bill now goes to the Rules Committee. MO resident?

Legislation 184

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 184

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

DiNapoli’s office, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets inspected only 57 percent of growers authorized to produce hemp under a state pilot program that authorizes the limited cultivation of the plant. According to the report from the Division of State Government Accountability under Comptroller Thomas P.

Agriculture 59

Agriculture Hemp Research and Development Programs 59

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.

Hemp 87

Hemp Agriculture Programs Policy 87

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.

Hemp 105

Hemp CBD Agriculture Vaping 105

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014.

Seed-To-Sale 110

Seed-To-Sale Data Dispensary Agriculture 110

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

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

Legislation 201

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 201

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

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. California.

Legislation 188

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 188

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2022

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is offering a cannabis studies program to their academic repertoire, offering courses in several areas including cannabis in healthcare, agriculture, law and policy, and licensing to sell the product.

Programs 52

Programs Education Agriculture Recreational 52

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. TN resident? NY resident? New Mexico.

Legislation 213

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 213

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).

Hemp 76

Hemp Agriculture Programs Policy 76

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

UW-Platteville has had a certificate program in its Continuing Education Institute for helping people learn about the cannabis industry since 2020. The program is run in partnership with Green Flower , a cannabis education company that works with more than a dozen universities across the country. There are jobs to be had.

Programs 52

Programs Legalization Education Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). of the NYS Civil Service Law. Duties Description.

Programs 52

Programs Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Compliance 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Riviera Creek Holdings LLC cannabis cultivator and United Returning Citizens (URC) organization, which are both based in Youngstown, Ohio, are partnering together to support a program called URC Grows. The program will provide educational and job opportunities for those who have been convicted of cannabis crimes.

Education 52

Education Cultivation Programs Hydroponic 52

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Department of Agriculture held a hemp listening session this week as regulators work to establish rules and regulations for production. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Update : SB 1352 was heard and unanimously approved by the House Committee on Agriculture on 3/13. AR resident?

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 166

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Supreme Court has found that governments must conduct Disparity Studies to uncover facts and concrete evidence of a compelling interest before instituting any policies that use race or gender as a program condition. Illinois’ current cannabis licensing program does not consider race and gender for licensing. Constitution.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Cannabis Policy Dispensary 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 teaches Cannabis Law & Entrepreneurship in SLU’s Cannabis Science and Operations program. 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. . –

Research and Development 105

Research and Development Events Environment Education 105

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.

Hemp 95

Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 95

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. This week, U.S.

Legislation 113

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 113

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. Legislative Program Committee. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG).

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Cultivation Cannabis Programs 98

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

Legislation 129

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 129

Illinois News Joint

MAY 20, 2023

The new omnibus draft was attached to Senate Bill 1559 , the Access Affordable Insulin Act, which sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program. Items included were technical changes to the wording so the law guarantees all medical patients are covered (opioid alternative pilot program).

Packaging 96

Packaging Cannabis Policy Programs 96

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

WORCESTER, Mass. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Green Flower, a California -based education company focused on the cannabis industry, announced four new online certificate programs in partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). The programs are now open for enrollment with classes starting on September 5.

Education 52

Education Programs Research and Development Agriculture 52

Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 4, 2019

My friends make good-natured jokes about getting a degree in weed,” said DeNoya, one of the first students in a new four-year degree program in medicinal plant chemistry at Northern Michigan University. “I A similar program is being launched at Minot State University in North Dakota this spring. It’s hard work.

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Education Research and Development Hemp Programs 100

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

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. 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. percent on a dry weight basis.”

Hemp 82

Hemp Seed-To-Sale CBD Law 82

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

AlphaRoot’s management liability insurance program bridges the gap between coverage and price point for privately-held cannabis companies. . With the new program, AlphaRoot aims to empower cannabis companies to focus on expansion, bridging the gap between comprehensive coverage and the right price point for private-held cannabis operators.

Programs 52

Programs Policy Cannabis Conditions 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Pilot Insurance Program. Release No. WASHINGTON, D.C.,

Programs 45

Programs Hemp Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

This will be the state’s version of the National Organic Program, which creates and enforces the rules and “uniform national standards” for any agricultural product grown for sale in the U.S. The state’s OCal program will launch January 1, 2021, and will be available only to state cannabis license holders. Public Meetings.

Programs 40

Programs Seed-To-Sale Agriculture Food 40

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. Here are the details care of Sunshine State News. Source: [link].

Agriculture 40

Agriculture Marijuana Research and Development Policy 40

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? DE resident? KS resident?

Legislation 156

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 156

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The letters were sent to landowners whose properties “appear … to be used for cannabis cultivation or associated activities,” but for which “there is no record of any person associated with [the] property having enrolled in the State Water Board’s Cannabis Cultivation Program.”

Cultivation 73

Cultivation Policy Programs Agriculture 73

Peninsula Alternative Health

JANUARY 3, 2019

With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill (also called the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018), hemp or cannabis sativa has essentially become legal on the federal level, but there are still significant rules and regulations associated with hemp cultivation, processing, and distribution. What does this mean?

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Hemp Agriculture Programs CBD 75

Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”)? Alternatively, is the agency authorizing passengers to carry products processed under a 2014 state pilot program? Department of Agriculture. Emphasis added). However, these new guidelines are vague and confusing. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau , the U.S.

Hemp 81

Hemp CBD Agriculture Policy 81

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2019

WhatWeDo #AgIsCool #TuesdayThoughts #trade #agriculture. But there are potentially negative aspects of Oregon’s Department of Agriculture engaging with Chinese researchers. In the past, they have often been heavily involved in graduate programs where a lot of U.S. China has a publicly acknowledged program of acquiring U.S.

Hemp 82

Hemp Business Agriculture Education 82