Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2019

According to recent reports, the hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) market is expected to grow by 700 percent by 2020 and grow to $2.1 Given this significant growth forecast, sensitive business information (also known as trade secrets) has become an incredibly valuable asset for Hemp-CBD stakeholders. billion by 2020.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2022

In December 2021 the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy declared all CBD and hemp-derived consumables to be illegal in the state. The board’s decision—which was made based on gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp—is outlined in the document from its 901st meeting. Differing Interpretations of Hemp Legality.

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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. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts. That is changing.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Citing growth in hemp-related commerce, the NCUA emphasized the need for credit unions to understand the gamut of regulation across jurisdictions in order to lend lawfully to hemp-related businesses. First , as of December 20, 2018, hemp is no longer designated as a federally controlled substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

9, 2021 -– SafeHerb, a division of Specialty Program Group, is introducing… Read More. The post New Commercial Insurance Product to Cover Cannabis and Hemp Business from Seed to Sale first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. February 9, 2021 PRESS RELEASE BRENTWOOD, TN, Feb.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Also this week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration. CA resident? CA resident? Update : S. NC resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2021

First-of-Its-Kind Program Supports Veterinary Education, Helps Dispel Stigmas. With this program, VETCBD gives back to the veterinary community while investing in the future of veterinary medicine and research. About VETCBD Hemp. VETCBD Hemp improves the lives of animals through cannabis.

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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 Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

A University of Adelaide project involving hemp has received a substantial grant from the Australian Research Council. Among the projects to score a guernsey – and the only one involving industrial hemp – was from the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture Food and Wine. 67 new research projects totalling $31.7

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2019

On February 27, 2019 both the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) provided new insights and guidance related to their proposed regulatory processes for hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. The USDA has started to gather information to begin the process of rulemaking.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2019

More hemp research makes for better hemp contracts. Last Thursday, Oregon State University (“OSU”) officials announced plans to launch the Global Hemp Innovation Center (“Hemp Center”). Let me add a few more reasons why the hemp industry should be thrilled about the Hemp Center. 3% “total THC”?

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

House of Representatives’ Small Business Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on the challenges and opportunities small businesses face in the cannabis industry. Update : SB 34 was heard and approved by the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 6/11/19. CA resident? CA resident? CA resident? NH resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2021

HEMP ROUNDTABLE ANNOUNCES DIVERSE, INFLUENTIAL SLATE OF 2021 NATIONAL OFFICERS. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national business advocacy organization, today announced the addition of Hannah Johannes, Natasha Cuda, and James Shorris to its roster of officers for 2021. ABOUT THE US HEMP ROUNDTABLE.

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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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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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Veriheal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Hawaii has put forth new regulations surrounding the cultivation of hemp, a class of cannabis plants that contain 0.3% When it comes to hemp—and the world of cannabis in general—frequent and chaotic changes are the name of the game. The History of Hemp Regulations in Hawaii. The Newest Hemp Regulations in Hawaii.

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Veriheal

MARCH 28, 2024

UFC has announced a five-year agreement with Love Hemp, naming it the Official CBD Partner of UFC. In a short time, you’ll see Love Hemp ads and logos across UFC social media and programming on UFC FIGHT PASS (UFC’s streaming service). Who Is Love Hemp?

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

La Shawn Ford to introduce a new bill for regulating hemp and delta-8 products. Last week, Ford introduced House Bill 4161 , the Consumable Hemp Licensing bill, which focuses mainly on permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new special fund known as the Hemp Social Equity Fund. 24-26 and Nov.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In a blow to freedom and democracy, state lawmakers in Texas banned smokeable hemp. In what many consider an equally heinous move, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban smokeable hemp. What’s the hangup with smokable hemp—and what does it mean for people in Texas? Hot Hemp and a History of Cannabis Issues.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

VINEYARD, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #CBD –Dynamic Blending Specialists just became certified by the U.S. Hemp Authority. Hemp Authority® Certification Program is the industry initiative to provide high standards, best practices, and self-regulation, giving consumers and retailers confidence in hemp and CBD products.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SafeHerb, a division of Specialty Program Group, LLC, is introducing a new executive protection insurance program for the cannabis and hemp industry as an expansion to their current property and casualty capacity to meet the growing needs of their customers. About Specialty Program Group.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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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. When it comes to hemp, few states have embraced hemp like Colorado.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Update : SB 34 was approved by the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee on 4/3/19.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending, House Bill 847, that seeks to criminalize the possession and transportation of hemp flower in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Front Range Biosciences® (“FRB”), a cannabis and hemp genetics platform company, announced today plans to begin a partnership with Colorado’s leading medical and adult use cannabis operator, Native Roots Cannabis Co. We’re proud they chose our technology platform to help them improve the consumer experience and reach their business goals.”.

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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.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Back in September 2018, I wrote about how important it was for hemp businesses to carefully plan the routes they would use to ship hemp and hemp products, including hemp-derived CBD. This is because some states are hostile towards hemp and do not recognize a difference between hemp and marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

It’s common to see articles these days related to the positive economic impacts of hemp legalization. Most of these articles focus on job creation, opportunities for farmers, or opportunities for businesses chasing the CBD craze. Revitalization of industrial properties is now happening with hemp processing.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2019

Unfortunately still the position for most banks and hemp. Shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing industrial hemp, we predicted that banking services for hemp businesses would be slow going. That has proven to be the case. For this reason, a bipartisan pair of U.S. Senators, Sen.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 14, 2020

Hemp was legalized federally just over a year ago. During the run-up, legislators from Mitch McConnell to Ron Wyden said things like “[b]y removing hemp from the federal list of controlled substances, farmers can explore the bright future of this versatile crop, found in everything from a coffee mug to your car dashboard.”

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Governor Laura Kelly (D) of Kansas signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Update : AB 286 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident? CA resident? CA resident?

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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. According to the notice, “This action will initiate a new part 990 establishing rules and regulations for the domestic production of hemp.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. YES MRTA= % of tax revenue from marijuana legalization is allocated specifically for a Community Reinvestment Grant program.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 8, 2019

California is on the brink of legalizing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) in many products—well, sort of. Even if it passes though, Hemp CBD may not be completely legal in the Golden State. For a discussion of the FDA’s policy memos which claim that Hemp CBD is illegal, see here and here ).

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

On October 12, 2019, Governor Newsom announced that he had signed SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. As I’ve written before , the bill is a major change for California hemp laws for the following reasons: The bill adds a new definition of “industrial hemp”.

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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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. TN resident? MO resident? New Hampshire.

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