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Recent congressional activity highlights the changing environment for cannabis regulation. Specifically, U.S. Congress is moving forward with legislation that will change the regulation of hemp-derived products. The industry...more
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture completed its markup of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill) on May 24, 2024, and passed the proposed legislation 33-21, with four Democrats –...more
Earlier this year, hemp was included in the USDA’s Census of Agriculture. When hemp was first legalized in 2018, there was a boom in production under the fervor of new opportunities, spearheaded by the demand for CBD...more
On March 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture honored the second annual National Biobased Products Day, “a celebration to raise public awareness of biobased products, their benefits and their contributions to the U.S....more
Nonalcoholic beverages infused with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) derived from hemp (aka intoxicating hemp beverages) are becoming increasingly popular for consumers looking for an alternative to alcohol....more
Over the last several years, there has been a dramatic increase in retail and online sales of products containing hemp-derived and synthetically created cannabinoids. As a result, an increasing number of states are poised to...more
On October 12, hemp producers and retailers notched an early win in litigation challenging the legality of Maryland’s cannabis licensing program as it applies to hemp. By way of background, the Maryland General Assembly...more
New York State Regulators Approve Final Adult-Use Regulations as Judge Bars New York State From Issuing New Cannabis Licenses - On September 12, state regulators approved final adult-use regulations and set October 4 as...more
There is a moment in the movie Wall Street, just before a fresh-faced Charlie Sheen as Bud Fox interviews for a coveted position with a peak-of-his-fame Michael Douglas playing the iconic Gordon Gecko, where Sheen looks in...more
It is hard to believe that almost five years have passed since the 2018 Farm Bill (or The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, if you want to be formal) legalized industrial hemp and revolutionized an entire industry. Since...more
FDA has hired Norman Birenbaum, an experienced cannabis policy expert, as a senior public health advisor at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). The move signals the agency may soon develop a regulatory...more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - FDA’s latest senior public health advisor appointment could lead to CBD regulation - The FDA named Norman Birenbaum as senior...more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - FDA targets four companies for illegally selling CBD to farms animals...more
Consumer demand and public support for cannabis legalization has led to sweeping reform across the Country. Unfortunately, this appetite combined with a lack of access to regulated marijuana has perpetuated both a robust and...more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - CBD Universe, SLS Brands settle suit over broken deal...more
Ward and Smith's Hemp and Cannabis Law attorneys recently attended the fifth annual Industrial Hemp Summit. After another year of adjustments and uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and other global factors, it was refreshing to...more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - CBD company wants counterclaims brought by charter plane company over destroyed shipment dismissed - N.C.-based We CBD pushed...more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: - CBD - HHS urged to take actionon CBD regulation - The Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation (CFCR) requested a meeting with HHS...more
After several extensions, the 2014 Farm Bill is finally set to expire on December 31, 2021. As of January 1, 2022, all states must either have a USDA-approved hemp product plan or cede regulatory oversight over hemp...more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: Hemp - USDA policy changes enhance insurance coverage for hemp producers - The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is making it so hemp...more
On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 45 (AB-45) that “prohibit[s] restrictions on the sale of dietary supplements, food, beverages, cosmetics, or pet food that include...more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - Ore. regulator issues recall for hemp CBD tincture produced by Cura CS - The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission...more
After more than four years in operation, the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Pilot Program will be eliminated at the end of 2021. The decision, announced in August, will also wrap up operations for the North Carolina...more
Newsworthy Highlights - USDA Hemp Survey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) asked hemp growers to complete a survey gathering information on the total planted and harvested area, yield, production and value of...more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: Hemp - USDA will survey hemp producers - The USDA is expected to conduct its first hemp acreage and production survey. Sent to those...more