The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In addition to the letters, the FDA published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. Additionally, class actions continue to populate the federal docket based on third-party testing revealing that CBD supplements are not as advertised, only bolstering the FDA’s safety concerns.

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Safety CBD Seed-To-Sale Epilepsy 68

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Arkansas Attorney General (“AG”) issued an August 2nd Opinion addressing the scope of the safe harbor for employers provided by the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment (“Amendment”) for “safety sensitive position.” Representative Wing asks whether the phrase “safety sensitive position” includes: a position. See Opinion No.

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Safety Marijuana Patients Compliance 52

Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Within that definition, are two critical phrases: “all derivatives” and “whether growing or not.” “All 8 Safety Issues Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids This new generation of designer drugs is reminiscent of “Spice,” “K2,” and other synthetic cannabinoids that emerged in the illicit drug market in the early 2000s.

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Cannabinoids Hemp THC Safety 142

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Patients are looking to their medical providers for information on cannabis safety, potential for interactions with pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic applications. cannabis industry is failing to provide consumers and medical patients with much-needed guidance on appropriate use and crucial guarantees of product safety.

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Policy Medicine Research and Development Safety 105

WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 7, 2019

It is definitely not enjoyable, as some severe overdoses can prompt people to visit the emergency room. If he was discussing illegal edibles, then he definitely would have a point. The post Doctor Says Public Not Educated Enough About Marijuana Safety appeared first on WeedAdvisor.

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Education Safety Marijuana Edibles 60

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

115-334, (Farm Bill) removed hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. We have had inquiries about whether the Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive employees can use CBD products. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

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CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 106

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Changes include new regulations regarding product samples, a change to the definition of cannabis business owners in the state and a loosening of rules around the sale of branded merchandise. Although many CBD products are available for pets, owners have questions about how to administer them and their overall safety.

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Pets Patients CBD Safety 111

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It threatens public safety, funds organized crime and poisons the environment for years to come.”. “All subjects were arrested and cited in the field for HS (California Health and Safety Code) 11358 — Cultivation of Marijuana.”. The City of Needles does allow for legal commercial marijuana operations. “City Ordinance No.

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Cultivation Safety Environment Dispensary 102

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 13, 2024

For the purposes of this definition, isomer means the optical, position, and geometric isomers. We agree with the calls to enhance consumer safety, but we must work together to craft thoughtful, targeted regulations that deliver real public health and economic solutions for our state.

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Hemp Pets Dispensary Business 111

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

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”. Under current California hemp cultivation laws, the definition of EARIs is much broader than under federal law. Previously, only commercial growers must register.

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Hemp Law Agriculture Compliance 92

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The FDA also published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. This includes ongoing work to obtain and evaluate information to address outstanding questions related to the safety of CBD products, while maintaining the agency’s rigorous public health standards.

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Safety Food CBD Oil 49

The Blunt Truth

JULY 20, 2021

Court clarifies what it means for a job to be “safety-sensitive” under the statute. June 25, 2021), the court considered, among other issues, what it means for a position to be considered “safety-sensitive” and, thus, subject to a random drug test. In Dix, et al. Casey’s General Stores, Inc. The court agreed.

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Safety Policy Environment Compliance 111

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods. Cosmetics containing CBD are not subject to this particular provision.

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Food Hemp CBD Extraction 100

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Enclosed laboratories that are excluded from the definition of place of employment. Hotel and motel establishments may also apply and be licensed under the provisions of the Act and may host consumption events as detailed in that Act. Retail tobacco stores. Common smoking rooms in long-term care facilities. A convention hall of the Donald E.

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Consumption Events Sleep Cannabis 105

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The subcommittee shared key information on ASTM International’s cannabis efforts, including: the history and scope of the cannabis committee, committee organization and subcommittee structure, broad membership information, definitions of cannabis terms, published standards related to cannabis facilities, consumer safety, and more. .

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History Safety Cannabis Legalization 97

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

This bill mandated that the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Public Safety conduct a study of the impacts of Amendment 64, particularly as these relate to law enforcement activities. This report seeks to establish and present the baseline measures for the metrics specified in S.B. 13-283 (C.R.S. FULL REPORT.

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Legalization Data Marijuana Safety 85

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Since 1st Notice, DFPR has added and clarified numerous definitions and also clarified various aspects of the licensing process and the Responsible Vendor Program. ownership changes, reorganizations or relocations). For questions or requests for copies contact Craig Cellini by mail at DFPR, 320 W.

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Dispensary Programs Cannabis Consumption 105

The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

So while the cannabis plant is still scheduled as a dangerous drug under federal law in the United States, the world’s premier government drug safety agency recognizes and allows the use of its two primary ingredients in other forms. Compare that to other substances and drugs about whose safety profiles we know plenty.

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Cannabinoids THC Blood Pressure Conditions 145

Veriheal

JULY 23, 2020

When we talk about cannabis legalization providing an opportunity for criminal justice reform that includes social equity – paying the cops with cannabis profits is definitely not what most had in mind. Thankfully, in Portland, Oregon officials will no longer use cannabis-derived tax funds for the city’s police budget.

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Research and Development Safety Treatment Cannabis 98

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Here are some of SB-153’s important provisions: The bill adds a new definition of “industrial hemp”. If the bill becomes law, then there will be separate (and slightly different) definitions for hemp generally under the California Health and Safety Code, and now under the Food and Agriculture Code relative just to hemp cultivation.

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Cultivation Hemp Law Agriculture 84

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

Definition of Marijuana. and has no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or lacks accepted safety for use in treatment under medical supervision.” Although this bill did not make it out of committee, the legalization of marijuana is an issue that will likely be revisited in subsequent sessions. Idaho Code § 37-2704.

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Law Marijuana Oil Pharmaceutical 103

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Hemp-derived Delta-8 THC is having a big moment in 2021 in terms of popularity and, most recently, in terms of concerns over legality, safety, and accuracy. The 2018 Farm Bill categorically removed hemp from the definition of marijuana and modified the definition of tetrahydrocannabinol to exclude tetrahydrocannabinol in hemp.

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THC Hemp Media Data 90

Otherside Farms

MAY 12, 2022

You can definitely express your interest in using cannabinoids but you should never blindly believe that it is the solution to the problem you have. The CBD is officially listed by the WHO (World Health Organization) as being well-tolerated, with a really good safety profile. Always Talk To The Doctor First. Be Aware Of Interactions.

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CBD Research and Development Sleep Safety 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

. “Knowing these illegal weapons are in shops around the city is definitely concerning and it poses a risk to the public,” said Vancouver Police Department Const. Tania Visintin, in a news release. Vancouver police said they conducted the search at an unlicensed cannabis store near Clark Drive and William Street on Wednesday.

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Edibles Safety Retail Packaging 75

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Completion of the Merger remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions precedent in the Merger Agreement, including the receipt of the approval of the State of Vermont’s Department of Public Safety and any other government authority whose approval is required. Closing of the Merger is expected to occur in Q3 2021.

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Retail Dispensary Packaging History 59

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 1, 2020

section 5103 and is required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 C.F.R. part 172 , or is transporting any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 C.F.R. part 73 ; (4) Public utilities, such as the electrical power grid or the water source; (5) Machinery or power equipment; or. (6) 6) A motor vehicle.

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Safety Patients Law Collective 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

This bill mandated that the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Public Safety conduct a study of the impacts of Amendment 64, particularly as these relate to law enforcement activities. This report seeks to establish and present the baseline measures for the metrics specified in S.B. 13-283 (C.R.S. FULL REPORT.

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Data Legalization Marijuana Safety 76

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Pennsylvania Code Title 28, Chapter 25 — the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act — includes “marihuana” among the Schedule I controlled substances, which have “a high potential for abuse; no currently accepted medical use in the United States; and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.”.

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Legalization Recreational Decriminalization Programs 98

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Separate provisions in the bill exclude cannabidiol from the federal definition of marijuana, permit VA doctors to authorize medical cannabis access to qualified patients, and remove undue federal barriers to clinical trial research to better assess the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis.

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Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 124

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 23, 2020

assured, “The FDA’s first priority is to protect the health and safety of Americans. CBD has not been approved as a food additive and does not meet the statutory definition of a dietary supplement. In its announcement of the warning letters, FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy, M.D., Actions Speak Louder Than Words.

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CBD Food Safety Clinical Trials 103

Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2024

The Hemp Consumer Products Act includes new hemp definitions, regulations, taxes, licensing, civil penalties, and provisions that require hemp and hemp-derived businesses to follow laws set forth in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

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Hemp Patients Advocacy Legislation 105

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

FDA has requested information relating to the safety, manufacture, and marketing/labeling of product including hemp-derived CBD: How are such products manufactured; and are standards, processes, validation and testing needed to address safety and quality issues involved in manufacturing and processing such products?

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CBD Food Hemp Safety 69

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Under the law, Schedule I substances – by definition – meet three specific criteria: “A high potential for abuse,” “no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States,” and “a lack of accepted safety for use … under medical supervision.”).

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Safety Treatment Cannabis Policy 98

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 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. Mississippi’s hemp program is really non-existent at this point.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 100

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

The FDA is currently in an ongoing process evaluating the science and safety of CBD and hemp derivatives in order to determine potential regulatory pathways for hemp. The CAOA would amend the definition of “dietary supplement” under the FDCA to remove the prohibition of hemp-derived CBD as an ingredient in a dietary supplement.

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Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

Patients are looking to their medical providers for information on cannabis safety, potential for interactions with pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic applications. cannabis industry is failing to provide consumers and medical patients with much-needed guidance on appropriate use and crucial guarantees of product safety.

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Policy Research and Development Medicine Safety 61

Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. code relative to hemp use this definition. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

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Cultivation Hemp Law Agriculture 72