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

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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Programs Hemp Supply Chain Seed-To-Sale 52

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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Hemp Programs Law Research and Development 40

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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), among other things, consolidates the licensure and regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis activities and requires the Department of Cannabis Control to administer its provisions. DIGEST KEY. 20210AB1656_99.

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Hemp Supply Chain Digestion Agriculture 52

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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Cannabinoids Hemp THC Safety 141

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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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 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. Mississippi’s hemp program is really non-existent at this point.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 88

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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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

California just signed a new law into effect that will consolidate the state’s cannabis programs into one department. . This program, if it becomes official, would extend the lifespan of the provisional licensing program to allow provisional permits. These will be able to be renewed until January 1, 2025.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 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. According to the USDA website , Oklahoma is currently drafting a hemp cultivation plan.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 94

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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Hemp Agriculture Pets Food 59

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Department of Agriculture is improving crop insurance for hemp. To ensure consistency across USDA, RMA updated references to regulations, including the Agriculture Marketing Service final rule, which took effect March 22, 2021. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at [link]. OTHER UPDATES.

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Hemp Agriculture Policy History 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will continue to oversee hemp cultivation in the state. The new CRA will pick up where the MRA left off – continuing to establish Michigan as the national model for a regulatory program that stimulates business growth while preserving safe consumer access to cannabis.”.

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Research and Development Marijuana Hemp Agriculture 52

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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Education Therapy Patients Research and Development 113

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Registered 23,000 patients for our Compassionate Pricing Program through Spectrum Therapeutics. Trained 93% of Canopy Growth employees on our pharmacovigilance program. Recorded 0 safety-related product recalls globally.

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Pharmaceutical Agriculture Programs Safety 52

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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Hemp Law Agriculture Compliance 85

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 70

MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Efforts to promote equity in the cannabis industry include initiatives such as social equity programs and the expungement of past cannabis-related convictions, aiming to provide opportunities for inclusion and economic empowerment. The focus is on rectifying past injustices and ensuring fair opportunities in the emerging cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2022

Processors are required to participate in a mentorship program for social equity applicants and an environmental sustainability program. The Board will continue to review applications on an ongoing basis and will be making subsequent recommendations for licensure under the Conditional Cultivator program.

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Conditions Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 1, 2019

Hemp Authority today announced the first awards of its Certification Seal to 13 outstanding companies that have met the stringent standards the industry laid out for quality and safety. Quality assurance and safety must come first, and that’s why we set off on this journey,” said Marielle Weintraub, PhD, president of the U.S.

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Hemp Agriculture Safety Food 45

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

MARCH 16, 2020

Regulations were proposed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) last month, suggesting that appellations of origin are established for cannabis. There are two major aims of the CDFA’s Cannabis Appellations Program: To promote cannabis products and local businesses within a particular region; and. Background.

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Safety Agriculture Cultivation Food 52

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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Cultivation Hemp Law Agriculture 77

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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Research and Development Education Agriculture Patients 117

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Colorado could decriminalize the personal use and possession of certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including “magic mushrooms,” and create a Natural Medicine Access Program, according to a voter initiative on the November ballot. To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.). Blog: Food Safety News.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

We are excited to offer coverage to certain hemp producers in this pilot program,” said RMA Administrator Martin Barbre. Since this is a pilot program, we look forward to feedback from producers on the program in the coming crop year.”. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov.

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Hemp Programs History Policy 59

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 10, 2019

It was added to the City Council agenda over odor complaints from residents and public safety concerns. Andy Calderwood, the county’s deputy agriculture commissioner and head of its hemp program, said roughly 4,000 acres are registered this year for industrial hemp.

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Hemp Agriculture Cultivation Safety 60

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 2, 2023

The moneys shall be used to fund crime prevention programs, training, and interdiction efforts, including detection, enforcement, and prevention efforts, relating to the illegal cannabis market and driving under the influence of cannabis. (C) First, the money flows to administrative expenses by the State agencies implementing cannabis.

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Education Cannabis Collective Programs 98

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/23/20 at 1:30pm. FL resident? IN resident? NH resident? NH resident? RI resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 247

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2019

DENVER , July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The State of Colorado became a national leader in industrial hemp cultivation and production when it launched one of the first successful pilot hemp programs in the United States five years ago. The CHAMP initiative is a broad stakeholder effort.

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Hemp Supply Chain Agriculture Education 45

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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Extraction Policy Hemp Consumption 69

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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Supply Chain Environment CBD Cultivation 146

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2022

If a government chooses this lane, they have a responsibility to ensure safety, quality, and consistency. This is the industrial lane and encompasses all the uses of cannabis as an agricultural commodity. The first is over-the-counter marijuana or recreational marijuana. The next lane is pharmaceutical. The last lane is the biggest.

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Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Policy Food 52

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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Hemp CBD Extraction Food 67

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Working with clients in cultivation, processing and retail, each firm offers services like state compliance, audits, staff training and assistance with certifications from current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), quality management (ISO 9001) and food safety (ISO 22000) and Organic. About Allay Consulting. About GMP Collective.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Collective 52

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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Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Portland, OR — At a special commission meeting on July 19, 2021, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) approved temporary rules allowing the agency to work with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to begin field testing of hemp fields across Oregon; these tests are to determine if the grows are legitimate or illegal.

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