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FDA Can’t Regulate CBD, Punts to Congress

by Mike Maharrey | Jul 6, 2023 | CBD, FDA, Federal Agencies

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conceded it cannot regulate CBD under its current congressional authority. That means theoretically, CBD and cannabinol will remain illegal at the federal level for the foreseeable future. In practice, it means the status quo...

Maine Bill Would Allow CBD in Food Despite FDA Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | Apr 25, 2023 | CBD, Drug War, State Bills

AGUSTA, Maine (April 25, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Maine Senate would specifically authorize the use of CBD and THC as a food additive within the state, despite the ongoing federal prohibition on the same. Sen. Eric Brakey (R), Rep. David Boyer (R), and...

Minnesota Bill Would Allow CBD in Food Despite FDA Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | Mar 28, 2022 | CBD, State Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. (March 28, 2022) – A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would specifically authorize the use of CBD as a food additive within the state, despite ongoing FDA prohibition on the same. A bipartisan coalition of three Republicans and a Democrat...

Minnesota Committee Passes Bill to Allow CBD in Food Despite FDA Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | Feb 24, 2022 | CBD, FDA, State Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 24, 2022) – A Minnesota House Committee passed a bill that would specifically authorize the use of CBD as a food additive within the state, despite ongoing FDA prohibition on the same. A coalition of three Democrats introduced House Bill...

Michigan House Passes Bill to Allow CBD in Food Despite FDA Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | Feb 17, 2022 | CBD, State Bills

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 17, 2022) – Today, the Michigan House passed a bill authorizing the legal sale of food and food additives containing CBD within the state, despite ongoing FDA prohibition on the same. Rep. T.C. Clements (R) and a coalition of four fellow...

To the Governor: California Bill Would Allow CBD in Food Despite FDA Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | Sep 15, 2021 | CBD, State Bills

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2021) – Last week, the California Assembly gave final approval to a bill that would authorize the legal sale of food and food additives containing CBD within the state, despite ongoing FDA prohibition on the same. Asm. Cecilia...

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