Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC, LLCScarinci Hollenbeck, LLC, LLC
Contact us

Hemp

Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Marijuana practice group regularly provides content on the trajectory of the emerging legal hemp and cannabis industry in New Jersey. Our content provides insight into the unique complexities, including the conflict between Federal and state hemp cannabis laws.
Client Alert industry

Client Alert

Library
Scarinci Hollenbeck remains committed not only to providing top-tier legal services but also to regularly providing information and resources to our client base and internet following. Client Alerts provided by our attorneys supply businesses, municipalities, and more with the latest and relevant legal updates that may impact them and how they might be able to proceed.
    1-12 of 14
    New Intoxicating Hemp Law Will Dramatically Affect New Jersey Cannabis, Hemp, and Liquor Industries post image

    New Intoxicating Hemp Law Will Dramatically Affect New Jersey Cannabis, Hemp, and Liquor Industries

    On September 12, 2024, Gov. Phil Murphy signed controversial legislation that will dramatically alter New Jersey’s cannabis, hemp, and liquor industries. The new law aims to regulate the influx of intoxicating hemp products into the marketplace by bringing them under the purview of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). That means that edibles, THC-infused beverages, […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "New Intoxicating Hemp Law Will Dramatically Affect New Jersey Cannabis, Hemp, and Liquor Industries"
    New Jersey Looking to Increase Regulation of Hemp and Cannabis Products post image

    New Jersey Looking to Increase Regulation of Hemp and Cannabis Products

    The New Jersey Legislature is currently debating cannabis legislation that would increase oversight over “intoxicating” hemp products like gummies, beverages, and lotions. Under Senate Bill 3235, so-called “intoxicating hemp products,” defined as those with a concentration of total THC greater than 0.5 milligrams per serving or 2.5 milligrams per package, would be regulated by the Cannabis […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "New Jersey Looking to Increase Regulation of Hemp and Cannabis Products"
    New York Will Allow Hemp Farmers to Start Growing Adult-Use Marijuana post image

    New York Will Allow Hemp Farmers to Start Growing Adult-Use Marijuana

    Eager to get its adult-use cannabis industry up and running and keep pace with neighboring New Jersey, New York is giving hemp farmers the green light to grow cannabis for the adult-use cannabis market. Eager to get its adult-use cannabis industry up and running and keep pace with neighboring New Jersey, New York is giving […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "New York Will Allow Hemp Farmers to Start Growing Adult-Use Marijuana"
    Will DEA Proposal Put Psychedelics on the Map or Not? post image

    Will DEA Proposal Put Psychedelics on the Map or Not?

    The DEA is proposing a massive increase in the production quotas of cannabis, psilocin, and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) for research purposes, with the intent of aiding in the development of new federally approved therapeutic medications… The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing a massive increase in the production quotas of cannabis, psilocin, and psilocybin (“magic […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "Will DEA Proposal Put Psychedelics on the Map or Not?"
    Key Takeaways from the FDA’s Review of CBD Products for Mislabeling and Adulteration post image

    Key Takeaways from the FDA’s Review of CBD Products for Mislabeling and Adulteration

    FDA recently sent an overdue report to Congress regarding its review of CBD products for mislabeling and adulteration… The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent an overdue report to Congress regarding its review of cannabidiol (CBD) products for mislabeling and adulteration. The FDA report revealed that mislabeling and adulteration are not widespread, it did […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "Key Takeaways from the FDA’s Review of CBD Products for Mislabeling and Adulteration"
    Financial Regulators Seeking to Help Hemp Businesses Access Banking Services post image

    Financial Regulators Seeking to Help Hemp Businesses Access Banking Services

    Several financial regulators recently issued a statement making it easier for banks to provide services to hemp businesses… The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors recently issued […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "Financial Regulators Seeking to Help Hemp Businesses Access Banking Services"
    Plant Patent 101 for Cannabis and Hemp enterprises post image

    Plant Patent 101 for Cannabis and Hemp enterprises

    A Plant Patent is an Intellectual Property Right That Protects a Distinct and New Variety of Plant – CWB Holdings Recently Became the First Hemp Cultivator to Secure One Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. (CWB Holdings) recently became the first hemp cultivator to secure a plant patent.  The patent is for “a new and distinct hemp […]

    Author: Libby Babu Varghese

    Link to post with title - "Plant Patent 101 for Cannabis and Hemp enterprises"
    Hemp Producers Can Now Obtain Federal Crop Insurance post image

    Hemp Producers Can Now Obtain Federal Crop Insurance

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture Recently Announced that Industrial Hemp Growers Can Qualify for Crop Insurance The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that industrial hemp growers can qualify for insurance coverage under the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program for crop year 2020. WFRP allows coverage of all revenue for commodities produced on a […]

    Author: Gregg H. Hilzer

    Link to post with title - "Hemp Producers Can Now Obtain Federal Crop Insurance"
    Federal Credit Unions Cleared to Provide Financial Services to Legal Hemp Industry post image

    Federal Credit Unions Cleared to Provide Financial Services to Legal Hemp Industry

    The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Recently Issued Guidance Giving Federally Insured Credit Unions the Green Light to Service the Legal Hemp Industry Cultivation, transport, and sale of industrial hemp is legal under federal law, but businesses have continued to face challenges gaining access to financial services. In a positive step forward, the National Credit […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "Federal Credit Unions Cleared to Provide Financial Services to Legal Hemp Industry"
    U.S. Department of Agriculture Legal Opinion Greenlights Hemp Transport Across State Lines post image

    U.S. Department of Agriculture Legal Opinion Greenlights Hemp Transport Across State Lines

    As a Result of a Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture Legal Opinion, Hemp Transport Across State Lines Appears to have been Greenlit The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of General Counsel recently issued a legal opinion addressing the regulation of hemp under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The opinion states that […]

    Author: Gregg H. Hilzer

    Link to post with title - "U.S. Department of Agriculture Legal Opinion Greenlights Hemp Transport Across State Lines"
    Hemp Legalization and Other Top Cannabis Law Developments of 2018 post image

    Hemp Legalization and Other Top Cannabis Law Developments of 2018

    A Look at Hemp Legalization and Some of the Most Significant Legal Developments Impacting the Cannabis Industry in 2018 Once President Donald Trump signs the 2018 Farm Bill into law, industrial hemp will be legal in the United States. The bi-partisan legislation, which is expected to fuel massive growth in hemp research, cultivation, distribution, and […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "Hemp Legalization and Other Top Cannabis Law Developments of 2018"
    Industrial Hemp Farming Poised for Growth Under New New Jersey Hemp Law post image

    Industrial Hemp Farming Poised for Growth Under New New Jersey Hemp Law

    While cannabis advocates may still be waiting for the state to legalize recreational marijuana, Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed an important cannabis bill clearing the way for growers to cultivate its less controversial “cousin.” Under Assembly Bill 1330, which was signed into law by Governor Murphy last week, license holders will be able to plant, grow, harvest, possess, process, distribute, buy, or sell industrial hemp within the state.

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

    Link to post with title - "Industrial Hemp Farming Poised for Growth Under New New Jersey Hemp Law"

    Sign up to get the latest from our attorneys!

    Explore What Matters Most to You.

    Consider subscribing to our Firm Insights mailing list by clicking the button below so you can keep up to date with the firm`s latest articles covering various legal topics.

    Stay informed and inspired with the latest updates, insights, and events from Scarinci Hollenbeck. Our resource library provides valuable content across a range of categories to keep you connected and ahead of the curve.

    Let`s get in touch!

    * The use of the Internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form.

    Sign up to get the latest from the Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC attorneys!

    Please select a category(s) below: