Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. “ Although I was unable to find an official US Customs policy regarding cannabidiol (CBD) on its website, a spokesperson for the CBP recently told a Texas news agency that “ CBD oil is considered a controlled substance under U.S. Federal law. And, CBP does not enforce state law.

Hemp 45

Hemp Oil Agriculture State Laws 45

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

All of this has been based on administrative policy declared by the Secretary of State’s Office, not on legislation or a change to the California Business and Professions Code, but Senate Bill 185 , which was introduced on January 30, 2019 and just went to committee, would change that.

Legislation 65

Legislation Agriculture Food Programs 65

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Applicable law: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 19852 (NDPS), Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 (DCA), excise laws and cannabis specific state laws apply. The regulator: The excise department of respective states are responsible to issue licenses for cultivation, possession and use of cannabis.

Medicine 52

Medicine Hemp Compliance Compliance 52

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 111

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 111

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, H.

Legislation 199

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 199

Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. Thus, it’s reasonable to assume that, as the “hemp” product market is exploding, the agricultural market should also be booming. percent on a dry weight basis.” But the opposite is true.

Cannabinoids 141

Cannabinoids Hemp THC Safety 141

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Pate, Johnson & Church filed the suit in response to DA Patsy Austin-Gatson’s statement that the possession, sale or distribution of Delta-8 is illegal under state law. The suit claims the DA interpreted “hemp” and “hemp products” incorrectly under state law. Law 360 (sub.

Hemp 52

Hemp CBD Legalization Research and Development 52

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : HB 2173 was approved by the House Committee on Agriculture on 3/20. KS resident? OK resident? OR resident? Rhode Island. Update : H. RI resident?

Legislation 183

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 183

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 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. We wrote about that case in great detail here.

Hemp 71

Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Cultivation 71

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2022

Filburn , the notorious 1942 decision, which upheld a penalty under the Agriculture Adjustment Act of 1938 applied to a local farmer who violated his wheat quota but who had used the modest excess portion entirely on his own farm, and Lopez v.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation Agriculture Consumption Treatment 52

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. 315 was approved by the Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee on 6/6/19. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 420, to expand upon Oregon’s expungement law.

Legislation 126

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 126

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As we previously explained , alcoholic beverages are regulated by federal and state laws. Cannabis is heavily regulated at the state level but unlike alcohol, it is—for the most part—strictly prohibited under federal law. And to be honest, we don’t know of any that have been approved.

CBD 90

CBD Seed-To-Sale Legalization Hemp 90

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues. The bill also created new crimes for individuals who haul water to illicit marijuana grows.

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Legislation Hemp Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The regulatory matrix in the states is dynamic, and events such as Colorado’s recalls and California’s fraudulent lab reporting may spur further adjustments. Several states have codified this understanding by adopting policies that prohibit all federally registered pesticides. Pesticide use on marijuana is illegal.

Environment 55

Environment Safety Medicine Policy 55

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

Legislation 165

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 165

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

STATE OF FLORIDA. If Florida plans to increase its medical marijuana program through new legislative policies and marijuana dispensary standardized procedures, how exactly do we attempt to accomplish this? Florida’s Cannabis >Medical Marijuana Division in the Department of Agriculture. Kim Rivers; 2.Barry

Dispensary 76

Dispensary Patients Agriculture Conditions 76

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. Legislation is pending, House Bill 459, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. VA resident?

Legislation 209

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 209

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. NV resident?

Legislation 189

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 189

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending in the House and Senate, HB 1131 / SB 5155, “Allowing residential marijuana agriculture.” Washington.

Legislation 175

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 175

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

This proposed bill serves many important policy considerations and is an important step in changing the stigma surrounding the cannabis industry by providing accessible and educational opportunities for consumption while simultaneously providing safe and lawful consumption sites. .

Law 58

Law Agriculture Consumption Events 58

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

If you’ve been following the hemp scene in Washington state, you know it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient.

Food 90

Food Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale 90

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 159

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 159

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. Under both nursery programs, hemp will be insurable if grown in containers and in accordance with federal regulations, any applicable state or tribal laws and terms of the crop insurance policy.

Programs 59

Programs Hemp Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will register hemp processors who elect apply for such registration. Many states that allow the sale of hemp derivates, like CBD, require any hemp products sold in the state to be manufactured pursuant to that state’s food safety regulatory requirements.

Extraction 105

Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 105

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

” The South Carolina Attorney General determined that it did not and deferred to law enforcement as to whether a given product is unprocessed, raw hemp which can only be possessed with a license from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, or a processed hemp product.

Hemp 75

Hemp Seed-To-Sale Packaging Agriculture 75

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Bush’s national drug control strategy, Congress passed legislation to require schools, colleges and universities to implement and enforce drug and alcohol prevention programs and policies as a condition of eligibility to receive federal funds and assistance. 14 The Farm Bill removed low-THC hemp, which contains 0.3%

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Education Programs Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. These are overseen by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry , while the dispensaries are licensed by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

Legalization 97

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. Colorado Department of Agriculture Adds Four Products to Pesticide List. McGuireWoods LLP. Newsworthy Highlights.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Law Concentrates Patients 52

The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

After the Agriculture Act of 2018 was reauthorized, hemp, a species of the cannabis plant, has been legalized on the federal level. Due to the updated hemp act being relatively new, lawmakers are still studying and formulating policies that can better improve the industry while regulating it for the safety of users.

CBD 36

CBD Legalization Oil Hemp 36

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

[Note: while we don’t believe that anyone in Congress has proposed it yet, the Federal government could legalize cannabis for medical use [and perhaps for recreational use] and preempt many of the state laws. See The Murky Part of the STATES Act: Tribal Rights ]. What agencies will have oversight at the Federal level ?

Legalization 58

Legalization Collective DEA Banking 58

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Status in the Senate is uncertain, as the chair of the Banking Committee has indicated an intent to poll those in Idaho, a state that has failed to legalize any form of cannabis, regarding the issue. This federal distinction, however, has not prevented more than 40 states from legalizing marijuana for medical and/or recreational adult use.

Banking 40

Banking Law Compliance Compliance 40

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : HB 2173 was approved by the House Committee on Agriculture on 3/20. DE resident? KS resident? MN resident? SC resident? Update : S. VT resident?

Legislation 150

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 150

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 183

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 183

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 116

Legislation Banking Access Hemp 116

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Pesticides play a role in many agricultural sectors and primarily exist to kill destructive pests and fungi. Even some “all natural” pesticides can cause serious health problems, and most organic pesticides are acceptable for use, unless state law specifies otherwise. Pesticide-Related Health Problems.

Patients 84

Patients Marijuana Research and Development Agriculture 84

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. With the ever-changing laws and regulations, hemp businesses should expect to discuss the efforts they make to stay up-to-date on law and policy regarding hemp.

Hemp 72

Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 72

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

Hemp growth programs took root in four different states, expanded in two states, and legislation awaits the governor’s signature in another state in the month of May. State law defines hemp using the 2018 Farm Bill and exempts hemp and hemp-derived products from scheduled control.

Hemp 40

Hemp Food Retail Legislation 40