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Hemp-CBD Laws: Alabama

Hemp Uncategorized June 16, 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. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp…

Oregon Hemp Litigation: Bad Contract = Big Federal Court Claims

Hemp Oregon Uncategorized June 14, 2019

We frequently write on hemp litigation and the ways farmers and purchasers can mitigate the risks inherent in this new industry. Along with others, we have stressed the importance of strategic and careful thinking before entering into a hemp-related contract. Our cannabis lawyers frequently write and speak on these and related topics. A couple of…

North Carolina Farmers, Lawmakers Pushing for Hemp Legalization

Featured Hemp North Carolina Trending Stories June 14, 2019 0

Lawmakers in North Carolina are considering a bill that would allow farmers in the state to grow hemp. The measure, the North Carolina Farm Act of 2019 (Senate Bill 315), would classify hemp as a “viable agricultural commodity” and permit farmers to cultivate and sell the crop. Hemp agriculture... Read more

Texas Governor Signs Bill to Allow Farmers To Legally Grow Hemp

Featured Hemp Texas Trending Stories June 11, 2019 0

Republican Governor Greg Abbot of Texas signed a bill on Monday that will allow farmers in the state to legally grow hemp. The measure, House Bill 1325 (HB1325), also removes hemp from the state’s list of controlled substances and legalizes cannabidiol, or CBD, and products made with the cannabinoid.... Read more

Washington CBD Webinar June 19: Hemp-Derived CBD Locally and Nationwide

Hemp Uncategorized June 7, 2019

On June 19, 2019, at 1:30 PST, the Washington State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Section will be presenting an online CLE on hemp. I’ll be joined by my esteemed colleagues to shed some light on hemp laws both nationally and here in the Evergreen State. You can register to join us here. We’ll cover a host…

FDA Rulemaking on Hemp/CBD – Hurry Up And Wait?

CBD Hemp Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 6, 2019 0

by Andrew Kline, NCIA’s Director of Public Policy In April of 2019, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) formed a coalition of more than 100 CBD/Hemp entrepreneurs, scientists, medical doctors, and FDA lawyers to inform and influence FDA rulemaking on cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds. Over the past two months,... Read more

Notes on the First Public FDA Meeting on CBD

Hemp Uncategorized June 6, 2019

Last Friday, May 31, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) held its first public meeting during which stakeholders shared their perspective on how to regulate cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused products. The objective of the meeting was to gather scientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling and sale of these products. As we…

Removing Roadblocks in the Hemp Industry Six Months after the 2018 Farm Bill

CBD Hemp Marijuana Industry News June 5, 2019 0

Nearly six months have passed since the 2018 Farm Bill was enacted on December 20, 2018, but the road to developing a successful business in the hemp industry is still filled with roadblocks. Some of these obstacles are becoming easier to navigate, but we’re still a long way from... Read more

Member Blog: How To Build A Successful Hemp CBD Company

Colorado Hemp Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 5, 2019 0

by Christie Lunsford, The Hemp Biz Conference The legalization of industrial hemp in December, 2018, has opened the door to a host of new products and processes that have the potential to enhance health and technological innovation while being environmentally sustainable and most importantly, highly profitable. Entrepreneurs who want to... Read more

NCIA Submits Public Comment To FDA On Hemp and CBD Products

Hemp Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics June 1, 2019 0

Today, NCIA responded and submitted public comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) request for comments on Scientific Data and Information About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds. Given the substantial interest in this topic and the need for regulations and standardization throughout the industry, NCIA and... Read more