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Illinois officials backtrack on new hemp definition

Illinois News Joint

Today, JCAR released an updated draft for its Second Notice that reverted the definition of hemp back to realign with the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) and returned the “transportation of industrial hemp” language back into the new draft. We’re implementing a federal program,” McGee said. “We

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Goodness Growth Holdings Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Charm City Medicus Dispensary in Baltimore, Maryland

Cannabis Law Report

“With our recent initiatives to expand cultivation and processing capacity in Maryland , we’re in an excellent position to continue growing our wholesale and retail sales in the state as our manufacturing capabilities enable us to offer the full spectrum of cannabis products to patients. SOURCE Goodness Growth Holdings.

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The Legal Status of Cannabis for Animals

Project CBD

The California Veterinary Medical Board released a statement in early 2017 reminding veterinarians that state law does not allow for veterinary recommendation of cannabis and if vets recommend or discuss the use of cannabis for their patients, they put their medical licenses at risk. Related story.

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Two New State Laws Could Disrupt the Vapor Industry

Cannabis Law Report

On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. We provide background on the legislation and discuss the potential implications for the sales of vapor products in the respective states. By Azim Chowdhury & Taylor D.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/4/19

NORML

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. MA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of consumer employment protections.

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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Regulate Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD in Food

Cannabis Law Report

Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L. The bill follows the passage of several state laws and the creation of state regulations permitting the sale and distribution of dietary supplements and foods that contain CBD.

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Clark County continues to eye pot-law changes

Cannabis Chronicles

The proposed changes to the code provide a definition of “marijuana.” They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. On Wednesday, the proposed code changes were back before the council for a final review.

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