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Licensing Cannabis Trademarks: What You Need to Know

Canna Law Blog

Federal law isnt on your side Under federal law, cannabis with more than 0.3% THC (that is, marijuana) is still classified as a controlled substance. You might still get some coverage under state trademark laws, or for federally legal products like hemp-based cosmetics or branded merchandise but it takes a strategic approach.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19

NORML

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation has been approved by members of the House Health and Human Services Committee to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at ten percent THC. Click here to email your lawmakers in opposition to capping THC levels.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. New Hampshire. SC resident? Connecticut. North Dakota.

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Guest Post: Is CBD Legal? Federal & State Laws [2019]

Cannabis Law Report

Unlike marijuana which contains large quantities of the cannabinoid THC that is responsible for making you feel high, CBD will not make you high. Only CBD products produced in compliance with the Farm Bill would be legal by federal law. CBD is completely non-psychoactive. You can find the list of medical conditions here.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/20/19

NORML

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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/3/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. HF 732, would remove the cap on allowable THC, and allow physicians assistants and advanced registered nurses to recommend medical cannabis to patients. Update : S.

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Ohio to More than Double Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries |

SpeedWeed

The Enquirer reported that equity provisions “weren’t discussed during the meeting or mentioned in the request for applications approved Tuesday,” and that a spokesperson for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy said that the board “is still reviewing how it can encourage equity within the state law and rules.”.