Nationwide legalization brought elation to the hemp industry, but it also brought anxiety as CBD manufacturers and retailers await guidance from federal health regulators on how the extract can be incorporated into foods, drugs and cosmetics. CBD is – by far – the largest component of the U.S. hemp... Read more
On Election Day, Michigan voters resoundingly approved Prop 1 to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana under state law. It’s an exciting time with great possibilities, but what does this mean for the future state of Michigan’s legal cannabis landscape? Join us on Tuesday, January 22, as NCIA’s State Regulations... Read more
by Susan Gunelius, Lead Analyst for Cannabiz Media When Oregon’s recreational marijuana program launched in 2016, the state chose not to limit the number of cultivation licenses that would be awarded. It also opted not to limit the amount of cannabis that each licensed cultivator could grow. Over the... Read more
by NCIA’s State Regulations Committeeauthored by Juli Crockett, MMLG As 2018 came to an end, the FINAL proposed text of the permanent regulations for California cannabis were submitted to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) by the three regulatory agencies – the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA),... Read more
Michigan is opening its CBD market beyond medical marijuana dispensaries after the governor signed a bill enabling the manufacture and use of hemp-derived CBD, the Detroit Free Press reported. The new law reverses a CBD limit enacted in May 2018 by Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and... Read more
In a deal directly related to the U.S. legalization of hemp in December, a firm that specializes in branding consumer-product companies acquired CBD manufacturer Cure Based Development. The sale, an all–stock transaction, is valued at $120 million based on expected revenue of $300 million over the next five years. Level... Read more
With the industry’s new federally legal status, hemp farmers have increased access to workforce-development grants that have long been available to other industries. Colorado has opened up roughly $40,000 for farmers to hire interns for at least 130 hours of work between now and June. All farmers can apply, including... Read more
by Michelle Rutter, NCIA Government Relations Manager As the 116th Congress begins, the momentum behind cannabis reform has reached an unprecedented level. Let’s take a look at the top three things you can expect from cannabis legislation in the newest congressional session: Successes in the House of Representatives, but... Read more
CBD-rich hempseed is legal now, but it’s also rare, giving plant breeders a huge new market as barriers to national hempseed distribution are removed. The 2018 Farm Bill guarantees interstate commerce for all hemp products, removing requirements that viable hempseeds require approval from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. But... Read more
by Robyn Ranke, Eskaton Law California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) Proposed Final Regulations: There are some quirky cannabis regulations seldom discussed by industry professionals which have a hidden impact on your business operations. Most business owners are, as they should be, preoccupied with the more prevalent draconian-styled regulations,... Read more
