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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA.

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

Project CBD

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash.

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Washington Works to Remove Obstacles to 2019 Hemp Crop

Cannabis Law Report

Lawmakers in Olympia are determined that 2019 will be better — Hector Castro, Director of Communications for the Washington State Department of Agriculture recently stated, “It makes sense to assist farmers to get seeds in the ground this season.”. A legislative fix is necessary for hemp-derived CBD sales and for out-of-state hemp export.

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

In the world of hemp, marijuana’s straight-arrow cousin, the Department of Agriculture released guidelines for importing hemp seeds. In October, Senator Mitch McConnell directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana. Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2019.

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Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Hit Nearly $128 Million in July

SpeedWeed

Depending on the allegations, companies must also stay attentive to federal criminal exposure if information is shared with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. The Legal Gray Area of the Initial Grow. What happens in between?

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Minnesota Hemp Assoc is Now Minnesota Cannabis Assoc

Cannabis Law Report

The Minnesota Hemp Association, now rebranded as the Minnesota Cannabis Association is a 501(c)(4) organization providing advocacy, education, business development opportunities to advance the growth and vitality of Minnesota’s cannabis industry from seed to sale. It’s all cannabis,” said board member Charles Levine.

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South Dakota Lawmakers Consider Changes to State’s Medical Cannabis Law

SpeedWeed

Depending on the allegations, companies must also stay attentive to federal criminal exposure if information is shared with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. The Legal Gray Area of the Initial Grow. What happens in between?

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