Canna Law Blog
MAY 29, 2019
In the past few months, our team has been quoted in several magazines and online publications on the risks of traveling with CBD products. These media inquiries resulted from repeated arrests of travelers in possession of CBD oil at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (“DFW”). At the time of these arrests, the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”), an agency of the U.S.
FloridaMarijuana.net
MAY 27, 2019
Cannabis has been a source of food, fuel, paper, and building materials, a textile fiber, and a folk medicine remedy for thousands of years. THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. But now, science has proven that there’s far more to the cannabis plant than just those two beneficial compounds. Cannabis also has terpenes.
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Leafly
MAY 28, 2019
The long-limited Texas medical cannabis system is poised to finally open its doors to more patients. The post Texas Lawmakers Approve MMJ Expansion. Will the Governor OK It? appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. Springfield, IL : Just prior to the closing of the 2019 legislative session, both chambers of the Illinois statehouse passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2) to legalize cannabis and regulate it’s production, manufacture, and distribution. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end.
Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken
The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.
Cannabis Chronicles
MAY 31, 2019
SILVER SPRING, Md. — CBD products have surged in popularity despite confusion around their legal status. Now U.S. regulators are exploring ways to officially allow the hemp ingredient in food, drinks and dietary supplements. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a hearing Friday to collect information about cannabis compounds such as CBD, which is already available in candy, syrups, oils, drinks, skin patches and dog food.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
FloridaMarijuana.net
MAY 26, 2019
As the cannabis plant, and medical marijuana, become more mainstream, science is proving what humans have known for centuries: cannabis is a means by which patients can seek and receive holistic wellness. The healing cannabis plant is complex and most notably known for the compounds THC and CBD. As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD.
NORML
MAY 29, 2019
Illinois poised to become the first state to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis. Springfield, IL : For more than 40 years, NORML has been committed to the mission of ending cannabis prohibition, and after decades of hard work by dedicated volunteers and activists from coast-to-coast that mission is one step closer to fruition following the passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2) by the Illinois Senate.
Leafly
MAY 31, 2019
Residents can carry 30 grams of cannabis; tourists, 15. Legal stores could yield $500 million in annual taxes. The post Surprise! Illinois Becomes the 11th Cannabis Legalization State! appeared first on Leafly.
MassRoots
MAY 27, 2019
TSA ( Transportation Security Administration ) now allows CBD (Cannabidiol) in airports and on flights. TSA clarifies that the CBD products must be hemp-derived “under the Agriculture Improvement Act 2018.” They recently updated a section of their website “What Can I Bring?” regarding medical marijuana shown below. Possession of cannabis and “certain cannabis infused products” are still prohibited, but the wording opens up the possibility of some cannabis infu
Canna Law Blog
MAY 26, 2019
Looks like marijuana banking is stuck, again. The banking associations from all 50 states and 1 U.S. territory sent a joint letter to leaders of the Senate Banking Committee on Monday, to urge advancement of bipartisan legislation that would protect financial institutions that service marijuana businesses. The banking associations complained that while the SAFE Banking Act cleared the House Financial Services Committee in March (with a bipartisan vote of 45 to 15), no action has been taken on th
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
Washington, DC : Today the US Food and Drug Administration is taking in-person public testimony with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. “The rapidly evolving hemp-derived CBD marketplace sadly includes a number of bad faith actors selling the equivalent of modern day snake-oil,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. “With states rapidly legalizing the distribution of these products, c
Leafly
MAY 30, 2019
Joint? Vape? Dab? Our own Dante Jordan discusses why smoking flower beats all other consumption methods. The post Opinion: Why Smoking Flower Will Always Be the Best Consumption Method appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MAY 28, 2019
Your Brain On Weed: Concussions And Cannabis Both THC and CBD are neuroprotective antioxidants, which is a fancy way of saying they help reduce the effects brain damage whether due to trauma or things like strokes or other disease. The post Your Brain On Weed: Concussions And Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 25, 2019
Most states’ regulated cannabis regimes require licensed cannabis companies to use seed-to-sale track-and-trace software. In California, the state has contracted the entire track-and-trace program to the METRC program. The METRC program isn’t yet fully implemented because many operators don’t yet have annual licenses. Our California cannabis attorneys frequently assist clients with track-and-trace compliance and preparation.
NORML
MAY 28, 2019
Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Writing for the Court, justices opined : “AMMA (the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) defines ‘marijuana’ as ‘all parts of [the] plant.’ The word ‘all,’ one of the most
Leafly
MAY 30, 2019
Gov. Polis signs measure to legalize delivery and cannabis 'hospitality spaces.' No more need to smoke in the back alleys of Denver! The post Colorado Gov. Signs Bills Legalizing Delivery and Lounges appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 31, 2019
Dispensaries are ordered to pay bills of court costs and violation tickets. In a landmark test case decision the Supreme Court of B.C. rules that sections of the City’s Licence Bylaw and Zoning and Developing Bylaw were constitutional, and intra vires – within it’s powers and authority. The bylaws were found to not unduly restrict […].
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 26, 2019
Sharon Osbourne, on a U.K. talk show, Loose Women, when asked by the hosts about her husband…… Sharon explained that Ozzy had met a severe motorbike accident few years ago, several metal rods had to be put in his body and the accident moved all the rods and the bones they were screwed into all splintered. She also said that Ozzy had some trouble with his neck as well, he went into surgery twice for it and is in recovery now.
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, the US Food and Drug Administration is taking in-person public testimony with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large
Leafly
MAY 28, 2019
The unanimous state Supreme Court decision Tuesday concluded Arizona cardholders are immunized because cannabis extracts are considered medical marijuana. The post Cannabis Extracts Are Legal, Arizona High Court Rules appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 27, 2019
Last week I attended the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting, where one of the somewhat obscure topics discussed is something I’ve actually seen crop up recently in practice. The question is at what point the use of a fictional character in branding or advertising constitutes either trademark or copyright infringement. And the answer is not always entirely clear.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 30, 2019
FDA Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds Public Hearing. Friday, May 31st, 2019. . Hoban Law Group is delighted to announce that Managing Attorney Garrett Graff was selected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to testify in Washington D.C. at the Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds Public Hearing on Friday, May 31, 2019.
The Blunt Truth
MAY 30, 2019
Welcome back to the The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. In the race to be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana, Illinois has pulled ahead. The state Senate has passed an adult-use cannabis bill, which now moves on to the state House. The legislation is supported by the governor, so it looks as if this will happen.
Leafly
MAY 28, 2019
After failing to pass it in the budget, legislators give a new bill a try before the session ends June 19. The post New York Launches Final Bid for Adult-Use Legalization in 2019 appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 31, 2019
These leases are different, you know. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or subtenant in the cannabis industry, you need a first-rate cannabis lease. The structure of the leasing relationship and the terms of the lease are key components, both for getting funds out of the primary business and mitigating your risks, of which there can be many. If you are involved in more than one venture or have a complex organizational structure, any good attorney or accountant will advise you to put a separate
The Fresh Toast
MAY 30, 2019
Want To Survive A Heart Attack? Use Cannabis, Say Researchers Scientists found that marijuana users had lower risk of death, going into shock, and artery surgeries after experiencing a heart attack. The post Want To Survive A Heart Attack? Use Cannabis, Say Researchers appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 30, 2019
Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rules (CR 101). May 30, 2019 . The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board would like your input on the following proposed rules. . Cannabis Packaging and Labelling Rules. Notice to Stakeholders. CR-101 Filed as WSR 19-12-029 on May 29, 2019. Public Comment. Please forward your initial comments to the Liquor and Cannabis Board by mail, email , or fax by July 10, 2019.
Leafly
MAY 31, 2019
High-CBD, low-THC cannabis is about to hit its stride. Learn more about how legislative changes have given rise to an online marketplace of high-CBD flower. The post Are High-CBD Hemp Flowers the Next Big Thing in Cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 28, 2019
The prelude to Phase 3 licensing in the City of L.A. is finally upon us. Today, L.A. will begin accepting applications for Phase 3 social equity applicants for retail and delivery in the City. Specifically, Phase 3 social equity applicants will have from today through July 29th to prove up their Tier 1 or Tier 2 status. And if they can do that, they’ll move on to be able to apply for actual licensure in Phase 3, which kicks off (or should kick off) in September of this year.
The Blunt Truth
MAY 28, 2019
As a number of states and the District of Columbia have moved to permit possession, use and sale of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes and the business of legalized cannabis distribution has grown exponentially, federal law banning such activity remains unchanged. Deeming the trend in state law irrelevant, federal immigration authorities have in fact moved in the opposite direction.
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