NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

And Denver, Colorado’s mayor and district attorney launched a new program seeking to help those convicted of certain marijuana offenses expunge their records. Meanwhile, The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment killed SB 1335. The bill now awaits action from the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

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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. Update : HSB 244 was approved by the House Public Safety Committee on 3/7. AR resident? IA resident? MN resident?

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Provide that no person shall sell cannabinoid product to any person under the age of 21 unless the person is a medical cardholder registered under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provide that the Department of Agriculture may not limit the number of hemp farm licenses. Public safety is paramount,” said Ford.

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Medicinal Genomics

AUGUST 17, 2021

MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced that AOAC International has approved its PathoSEEK® 5-Color Aspergillus Multiplex Assays with SenSATIVAx Extraction for cannabis flower and infused edibles. Medicinal Genomics Corp. flavus , A.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Update : HB 1663 is scheduled for a public hearing and executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 2/5/20 beginning at 10am. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for an executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/28/20 at 10am. NH resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

There are now separate (and slightly different) definitions for hemp generally under the California Health and Safety Code, and now under the Food and Agriculture Code relative just to hemp cultivation. Department of Agriculture by May 2020. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more California hemp cultivation updates.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

The USDA required state plan for the NDA hemp program was approved. The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) State of Nevada Hemp Plan was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on May 28, 2021. About the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Here’s their alert.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program. Testimonies During The House Agriculture Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research Addressed FDA Inaction on CBD and Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives. Department of Agriculture (USDA) acted timely in establishing rules for production, the inaction of the U.S.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

These students showed knowledge and passion for the future of cannabis and posed revolutionary ideas rooted in their training across business, agriculture, biochemistry, public health, pharmacology, medicine, and liberal arts. . Program between St. She is entering the 8-year Dual Admit B.S./M.D. School: University of Minnesota .

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

8 Safety Issues Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids This new generation of designer drugs is reminiscent of “Spice,” “K2,” and other synthetic cannabinoids that emerged in the illicit drug market in the early 2000s. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 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. million square feet indoors to the cultivation of hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

On February 20, 2020, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) released its proposed regulations for the Cannabis Appellations Program, something that many cultivators have been anticipating since the inception of the Medicinal and Adult Use Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA).

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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). Duties Description. Perform full range of supervisory functions.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

If the bill becomes law, then there will be separate (and slightly different) definitions for hemp generally under the California Health and Safety Code, and now under the Food and Agriculture Code relative just to hemp cultivation. Department of Agriculture by May 2020.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2025

The bill also provides: That cannabis business entities shall adhere to the traceability and consumer protection guidelines established by the Department of Agriculture when utilizing the cannabis plant monitoring system or cannabis transport GPS tracking system.

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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? HI resident? ” IL resident?

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Department of Agriculture a hemp production plan. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

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Cultivation Hemp Law Agriculture 73

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

INCREASING DIVERSITY Illinois cannabis program is unique in that it centers diversity and equity. In the absence of federal banking standards for the cannabis industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has grant and loan programs to support small businesses, but its not sufficient to support needed growth.

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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. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. NH resident? TN resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 215

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

On November 20th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) released the hemp cultivation plan (the “Plan”) that it intends to submit to the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) along with a corresponding set of hemp regulations (“Hemp Rules”). This post will provide an overview of Washington’s hemp plan.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis. Colete Anderson, a Community Planning program manager, said the proposed code will continue the county’s ban on medical marijuana cooperatives, which allow grows of up to 60 plants in residential areas.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Update : The Environment and Agriculture Committee will hold a Public Hearing on HB 459 at 10am on 2/26/2019, Legislative Office Building 203. Update : The Senate Committee On Agriculture & Wildlife will hold a hearing on SB 868 at 10am on 2/25/2019, Room 511-A.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 192

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 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. A license from FDACS is required to cultivate hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

However, one variety of cannabis, hemp, was recently legalized under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”), which removed that particular crop from the definition of “Marihuana” under the Controlled Substance Act (“ CSA ”). Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2024

By shedding light on the efficacy, safety, and full benefits offered by cannabis and related cannabinoids, its aim is to ensure that medical interventions are rooted in sound scientific evidence. Remarkably, LSU offers the comprehensive Cannabis Healthcare & Medicine Certificate —a tailor-made program catering to aspiring cannabis nurses.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2020

The report reveals… Officials from the state Pharmacy Board and the departments of Agriculture, Health and Public Safety have pitched the idea of an Office of Cannabis Management to govern the budding industry and prepare Minnesota for the potential legalization of recreational marijuana. Reports the Minnesota Star.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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 and Drug Administration, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and Washington Department of Health.

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Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

Department of Agriculture.” ” Several states have launched investigations into Curaleaf’s business practices that were highlighted in our article, including product safety and labor violations. . Sponsored by CannaCraft, Inc., ” Curaleaf’s Complaint: Too Much Social Justice!

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Once these priorities have been met, the remaining funds are allocated to youth education, prevention, early intervention, and treatment; environmental protection; and public safety-related activities. Public safety-related activities—20 percent ($66.6 California Department of Food and Agriculture. The Budget estimates $332.8

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized. While much attention is focused on New York’s adult-use cannabis market, the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are also responsible for overseeing both the Medical Marijuana and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs. CBD products).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

This change in policy replaces the previous refusal by VDACS, citing the FDA’s food safety rules, to register hemp processors to produce hemp extract for human consumption. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

A few weeks ago, we addressed the need for hemp sellers and purchaser to enter into agricultural production agreements (“APAs”), and in doing so, avoid unnecessary litigation. grower and/or processor), provide a copy of its license registration with the state department of agriculture in which the hemp is grown and/or processed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

It also includes comprehensive restorative justice provisions, including grants, loans, and other funding programs for disadvantaged and minority businesses, record expungement, petitions for resentencing, and other measures intended to repair the decades of harm caused by the War on Drugs. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA.

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Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

The MRTA created the Cannabis Control Board to develop regulations for the implementation of the adult-use licensing program. The letter condemns the company for failing to implement a sufficient fire safety plan and fulfill their ethical responsibility to the land.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2019

recognize that there are significant tensions among residents, cannabis growers, and some elements of other agricultural industries. In addition to criminal enforcement, the compliance team is actively pursuing civil and land use violations to enforce health and safety concerns. percent agricultural and forest land, and 3.5

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 5, 2020

The new law creates a regulatory scheme for industrial hemp that should allow Michigan to obtain approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) of its plan to administer an industrial hemp program under the 2018 Farm Bill. Thus, as of now, hemp processors continue to be regulated under IHRDA.

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