NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. Governor Laura Kelly (D) of Kansas signed industrial hemp production legislation into law.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

House Bill 491 would regulate industrial hemp production as well as allow the production and retail sale of hemp-derived CBD products. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of regulating hemp and CBD. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of descheduling hemp. LA resident? LA resident? NV resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation has been introduced in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 325, to restrict access to medical cannabis in the state. OK resident? AK resident? MS resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) link] extracts.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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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.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Allows veterinarians to administer hemp and CBD products to animals.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products.

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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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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 22, 2019

Earlier this week, I wrote about how hemp businesses should not yet rely on the 2018 Farm Bill to protect them from their products being seized. As such, the cultivation of hemp is still governed by the 2014 Farm Bill, which allows state departments of agriculture to license the cultivation of industrial hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. But still, many financial institutions have been hestitant when it comes to servicing hemp clients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Because they are held to consistent standards and must prove compliance with these standards, companies which obtain GMP certifications can often present stronger acquisition targets. Kim Stuck is the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting , a compliance strategy and services provider serving the hemp and cannabis industries nationwide.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim hemp rules. Stakeholders will have 60 days to submit comments on the interim hemp rules. The 2018 Farm Bill requires states and Indian Tribes to submit hemp cultivation plans to the USDA. Hemp producers may not harvest before samples are taken.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2020

The FDA site has helpful guidance on products that contain hemp and/or CBD in the United States.”. Shopify also requires all users to complete an Attestation for the Sale of Hemp and Hemp-Derived Products, for which it again urges users to consult with an attorney for legal guidance. cosmetics, dietary supplements, etc.)

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Almost three years since the legalization of hemp production in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still in the process of determining the regulatory framework for CBD and other hemp derivatives. 2d 1341 (D. Safety Data Matters. Charlotte’s Web, Inc.

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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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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) of Oregon signed legislation into law that prohibits landlords from arbitrarily refusing to provide housing access to an individual based solely on their status as a medical cannabis patient, or based solely on an individual’s prior cannabis conviction. LA resident? North Carolina. Update : S. NC resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 3, 2022

Hemp Roundtable’s lobbyists, in partnership with our friends at the California Hemp Council, went to work, furiously arguing that the FAQ contradicted the new state law, and threatened to undermine the entire effort to finally regulate CBD in the state. Can I obtain an IHPR to sell my products in California?

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. the mature stalks and seeds incapable of germination) is not in violation of the CSA or related laws and regulations specific to importing goods. That limited exception doesn’t cover other parts of the cannabis plant, including hemp flower.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 225, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your governor in support of industrial hemp production. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of descheduling hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Disclaimer: Using, possessing, distributing and/or selling non-hemp cannabis and cannabis-related products is illegal under federal law, regardless of certain state laws that decriminalize such activity.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Governor Chris Sununu (R) of New Hampshire signed legislation into law allowing physicians assistants to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. Governors Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. New Mexico’s new decriminalization law takes effect this coming Monday July 1.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Legality of Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Products Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and hemp products can be a tricky subject due to the varying legal regulations. While some states have legalized the use and distribution of Cannabis and CBD products, it is still considered illegal at the federal level. THC, is legal under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

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

JULY 20, 2022

In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. In this installment on cannabis regulation, we tell you how you can cultivate, sell and market your hemp products. Other general laws on e-commerce, telemedicine, and consumer protection will also apply. Introduction.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies, in consultation with state banking regulators, clarified the legal status of hemp growth and production under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks 1 providing financial services to hemp-related businesses. state and federal regulation of marijuana. Background.

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Veriheal

MAY 12, 2023

The agency is also adopting a more relaxed approach toward the consumption of hemp-derived CBD products. The ATF no longer disqualifies applicants who have engaged in cannabis growing, selling, or manufacturing in compliance with state laws. Hemp seed oil and squalane restore the skin’s barrier and boost hydration.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2019

Pirie counsels cannabis businesses on a wide range of corporate and regulatory legal issues, including mergers and acquisitions, negotiating complex contracts, and corporate governance, as well as regulatory compliance in the emerging cannabis and hemp industries.

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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. We are pleased to offer these coverages to hemp producers. The MPCI pilot insurance is a new crop insurance option for hemp producers in select counties of 21 states for the 2020 crop year.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

The term does not include industrial hemp, as defined in state law, that is grown, dealt, or processed in compliance with state or federal law, unless it has been acquired and formulated with cannabis plant extract by a pharmaceutical processor.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

But how can a product that purportedly gets users high escape federal and state regulation? Delta-8 is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids that are naturally found in hemp and cannabis plants. That being said, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, dubbed the “Farm Bill”, expressly carved out “tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

And since CBD comes from the hemp plant, it’s often considered a natural remedy. CBD Must Be Derived from Hemp Plants. Under federal law, CBD products must be derived from hemp plants, not marijuana plants. So, when purchasing CBD products, make sure they are derived from hemp plants, not marijuana plants.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

Last week, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued interim guidance stating that federally insured credit unions may provide certain financial services to legally operating hemp businesses. The post Credit Union and Banking Update for Hemp and Marijuana Industries appeared first on Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In the December 2018 Farm Bill, the federal government removed CBD (and industrial hemp and all cannabis derivatives with less than 0.3% But that is not the end of the story, as the FDA continues to regulate CBD products through enforcement of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, and state governments also have restrictions. percent THC.

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