Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

DEA Announces Steps Necessary to Improve Access to Marijuana Research. The DEA is providing notice of pending applications from entities applying to be registered to manufacture marijuana for researchers. 20, 2018, changed the definition of marijuana to exclude “hemp”—plant material that contains 0.3 Office of Public Affairs.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

A January letter from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) revealed its official stance that marijuana seeds with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration lower than 0.3% The 2018 Farm Bill excluded hemp from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)’s definition of marijuana, lifting control on all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L.,

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Freedom Leaf

OCTOBER 15, 2018

On September 28, the DEA designated Epidiolex —a plant-based CBD pharmaceutical manufactured by the UK-based GW Pharmaceuticals—a Schedule V drug in the government’s list of controlled substances. schedules were created by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970 and are interpreted and enforced by the DEA.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Marijuana might be federally prohibited, but the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has effectively acknowledged that the plant’s seeds are generally uncontrolled and legal, regardless of how much THC might end up being produced in buds if those seeds were cultivated. percent THC. are uncontrolled as long as they don’t exceed 0.3

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published an interim final rule surrounding hemp and hemp derivatives. In addition, the definition of hemp does not automatically exempt any product derived from a hemp plant, regardless of the ? The post DEA Attempts To Regulate CBD Processing appeared first on Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

However, a less well known cannabis compound, which can be found in plants falling under the federal definition of “hemp,” is gaining notoriety for its ability to produce what its proponents consider, “legal weed”.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

If passed in it’s current form, HR 5587 would amend the FDAC’s definition of dietary supplement (21 U.S.C. The FDA could deal with this through regulation, as the FDAC does grant the FDA Secretary the authority to regulate around the definition of dietary supplement. Remember, federal agencies only exist because of federal lawmakers.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The 2018 Farm Bill categorically removed hemp from the definition of marijuana and modified the definition of tetrahydrocannabinol to exclude tetrahydrocannabinol in hemp. 3% THC and all synthetic cannabinoids as controlled substances. .

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Further, the DEA hasn’t exactly been helping matters, in fact, they may even be making things worse. . The DEA has thwarted research by refusing to process and approve any additional cannabis manufacturers. The fact that it’s now being addressed by Congress is definitely a step in the right direction.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As of November 11, 2021, the DEA has yet to issue a binding opinion. Update: Since the posting of this blog, Drug Enforcement Administration officials have made comments suggesting that delta-8 THC is not a federally controlled substance. “Hemp” is defined in the 2018 Farm Bill as the cannabis plant containing no more than.3%

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CannaMD

AUGUST 8, 2020

Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five categories (known as schedules ) depending on the Department of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)’s definition of the drug’s acceptable medical use and abuse/dependency potential. CBD Scheduling Rule Change. But the government is clear.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Ketamine infusion therapy fits squarely into legitimate off-label use for those mental health conditions not effectively treated by what’s on the pharmaceutical market today (and there are definitely more treatment possibilities out there as medical research continues).

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Within that definition, are two critical phrases: “all derivatives” and “whether growing or not.” “All Explicitly exclude novel synthetic compounds from the hemp definition and subject them to FDA oversight. Indeed, in state cannabis markets, THCA is always included in the definition of THC and the calculation of total THC.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

Upon running that by DEA, however, the latter agency advised that removing controls from CBD would violate international treaties to which the U.S. And we are definitely cheering for them. Interestingly, the position that these products are lawful under the FD&C Act was FDA’s original position as well. in a signatory.

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MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

The Court found the provision of PASPA that prevented states from repealing their own prohibitions on gambling—a private activity— was by definition an act of commandeering. Constitution. Utilizing our diversely-experienced staff, we consider and understand the conflict between federal and state law from various perspectives.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s definitely exploded,” she told Leafly. In Oregon, lawmakers are working on regulations that would create a definition for “artificially derived” cannabinoids, in order to regulates such compounds under the state’s medical and adult-use cannabis laws. D-8 is legal federally, and most state laws don’t specifically address it.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2019

The legal definition of hemp is that it must contain 0.3 Even though the 2018 Farm Bill changed that legal definition, law enforcement has yet to change with it. However, the most significant difference between hemp and marijuana is their chemical composition. percent THC or less, but some hemp plants will go over that percentage.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 19, 2020

A definition for narcotic is a little complicated to pin down, though. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says that the word refers to opium and its derivatives. However, the DEA is an American agency, so it’s unlikely that the EU has consulted their definition. Cannabis certainly wouldn’t fall under that umbrella.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

There is no federal definition for synthetic derivatives, which has created quite a bit of confusion over the federal legality of Delta-8. Recall the National Cancer Institute’s definition describing Delta-8 as an analogue of THC with properties that affect the central nervous system where it is processed.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Key Notes: The Ninth Circuit found that Delta-8 THC products are federally legal under the plain meaning of the definition of “hemp” set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making it the first Circuit to find such products lawful. Date: May 25, 2022. In other words, any contrary agency language is overridden by clear statutory text.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Significantly, the court decided that downstream hemp-derived delta-8 THC products can fit within the legal definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (most call it the 2018 Farm Bill) so long as they consist of less than 0.3% The Ninth Circuit Finds That the Definition of Hemp Turns on Delta-9 THC Concentration.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

The Ninth Circuit noted that the Farm Act removed “hemp” from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act, thereby eliminating hemp as a Schedule I controlled substance. percent delta-9 THC, the court ruled AK Futures’ Cake products fit comfortably within the Farm Act’s statutory definition for hemp.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 10, 2020

Manufacturers are responsible for certifying records, including all product data, which includes, for example, information on formulation, labeling, and DEA Schedule. This bill would amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to include CBD within the definition of a dietary supplement. CBD Class Action Litigation.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) response to an attorney’s letter seeking advice and guidance on how a physician could administer psilocybin to a terminally ill patient without incurring liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). By Allison Campbell.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

When asked if that’s because of language from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that states that tetrahydrocannabinols are illegal when synthetically produced from cannabis, he said, “Right, that’s true. Delta-8 isn’t mentioned by name in the 2018 Farm Bill, the DEA’s IFR or the Controlled Substances Act.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 17, 2021

When asked if that’s because of language from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that states that tetrahydrocannabinols are illegal when synthetically produced from cannabis, he said, “Right, that’s true. Delta-8 isn’t mentioned by name in the 2018 Farm Bill, the DEA’s IFR or the Controlled Substances Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

The CAOA transfers regulation of cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to the FDA, the TTB and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) within the Department of Justice—giving the agencies similar regulatory and enforcement authority as they have with alcohol and tobacco.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 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.

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Veriheal

MARCH 6, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reshedule cannabis as a Schedule III substance in August of 2023. That said, rescheduling will definitely remedy one major headache for cannabis business owners — taxes!

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Veriheal

MAY 6, 2022

As the second most commonly discussed cannabinoid after THC, it’s definitely worth looking into the effects of CBD on sleep-related issues, too. Research has also found that a molecule similar to THC may help minimize the recurring nightmares associated with PTSD. This molecule is nabilone, an analog of THC. Does CBD Impact REM Sleep?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

In the federal executive branch alone, DOJ (especially DEA), USDA, FDA, and NIH all play major roles. Our webinar gives newcomers a crash course on definitions, the brain science of cannabis, and the major U.S. This issue area is notable for the number of government actors that are in the mix (e.g.,

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Veriheal

AUGUST 23, 2023

A disputable new social media drug reporting bill believes that social media companies should screen client posts and report any drug-related exercises to the DEA. Senator Ron Wyden is unequivocally against this thought, profoundly worried that it could disregard individuals’ protection privileges and the right to speak freely.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In light of this, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced its intention to substantially increase the production quota of psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline due to be studied in 2023. . The new study is small and does not definitively prove that psychedelics make people more environmentally conscious.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The first crisis point initiated by the Rule is its requirement that Labs “ must be registered by the DEA to conduct chemical analysis of controlled substances (in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.13). ” concentration of THC on a dry weight basis, which is, by definition, marijuana and a Schedule 1 controlled substance. ”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

The Ninth Circuit found that AK Futures’ delta-8 products “fit comfortably” within the statutory definition of hemp, concluding that delta-8 may be “properly understood as a derivative, extract, or cannabinoid originating from the cannabis plant and containing ‘not more than 0.3 What about the DEA? percent’” delta-9 THC.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 16, 2021

During the keynote session titled “Sue’n the DEA: The Story of a Cannabis Research Breakthrough,” Dr. Sisley—a pioneering medical cannabis researcher and volunteer medical director for more than 40 state cannabis licenses—will share her journey on navigating scientific and legal complexities of medical cannabis research.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Concerning cannabis use, research has indicated that cannabis intoxication definitely hinders attention, long-term memory storage, and psychomotor skills. As a psychoactive drug, cannabis alters mental functioning in some fashion. . Too Many Variables.

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