On Thursday, December 20, 2018 President Trump signed the US Farm Bill into law which legalizes hemp a key source of highly touted wellness ingredient CBD.
“The passage of the 2019 Farm Bill is good news because it provides a strong safety net for farmers and ranchers, who need the dependability and certainty this legislation affords,” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said in a statement after the bill passed the House.
The final bill does include several new changes to the SNAP program, though none will restrict families’ food stamp benefits, according to congressional aides.
The final farm bill provides permanent funding for a number of programs Congress was funding on a temporary basis, five years at a time.
Some of these include: promotional funds for local farmers markets, research money for organic farming, and funds for organizations working to train the next generation of farmers.
The bill also provides permanent funding for veteran and minority farmers.
Bottom Line…The farm bill legalizes the production of hemp.
President Trump legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp Thursday when he signed a widespread, bipartisan farm bill aimed at boosting the agriculture industry.
Komorn Law has represented numerous clients through the legal chaos of starting up a business in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Industry as well as consulting and legal representation for Medical Maruhuana Patients and Caregivers.
If you or someone you know has been arrested as a result of Medical Marijuana, DUI, Drugs, Forfeiture, Criminal Enterprise or any other criminal charges please contact our office and ensure you’re defended by an experienced lawyer.
Attorney Michael Komorn is recognized as an expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group which advocates for the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.
Contact us for a free no-obligation case evaluation 800-656-3557.
This page is for informational purposes only. Laws, regulations and the world change routinely, therefore we insist you consult an attorney for the most current legal information.
Lansing — Medical marijuana business owners would not need to disclose an arrest, charge, indictment or expunged conviction on applications for state operating licenses under legislation the Michigan House approved Tuesday.
The bill by Republican Rep. Klint Kesto of Commerce Township also would exempt those with less than five percent ownership in a medical marijuana business from being listed in the application and abiding by the same financial disclosure requirements assigned to other owners.
“If they own less than five percent, they’re not really decision makers; they’re really just investors,” Kesto said, noting the legislation would lessen the board’s burden and encourage investment in the state.
The bill addresses concerns that have arisen as the state licensing board has slogged through dozens of medical marijuana license applications, at times slowed by questions about decades-old arrests or dropped charges.
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In addition to exempting applicants from reporting arrests or charges, the legislation would prohibit the board from considering an indictment, charge or arrest during the license determination. The legislation would still require applicants to disclose a conviction, guilty plea or forfeited bail.
“Rather than look at every contact with police, they look at the conviction,” Kesto said, bringing the industry more in line with a state effort to remove road blocks to employment.
In addition to exempting applicants from reporting arrests or charges, the legislation would prohibit the board from considering an indictment, charge or arrest during the license determination. The legislation would still require applicants to disclose a conviction, guilty plea or forfeited bail.
.If you have any questions or wish to get into the cannabis business industry, call my office to get started or we can also consult existing businesses to maximize profits and minimize risk 800-656-3557.
Komorn Law has represented numerous clients through the legal chaos of starting up a business in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Industry as well as consulting and legal representation for Medical Maruhuana Patients and Caregivers.
If you or someone you know has been arrested as a result of Medical Marijuana, DUI, Drugs, Forfeiture, Criminal Enterprise or any other criminal charges please contact our office and ensure you’re defended by an experienced lawyer.
Attorney Michael Komorn is recognized as an expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group which advocates for the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.
Contact us for a free no-obligation case evaluation 800-656-3557.
This page is for informational purposes only. Laws, regulations and the world change routinely, therefore we insist you consult an attorney for the most current legal information.
Michigan Schools Still Zero Tolerance. This is the memorandum release by the Swan Valley School District in Livingston County Michigan.
Memorandum
To: Swan Valley School District (SVSD) Parents
From: Mat McRae, Superintendent
Date: December 6, 2018
RE: Michigan Marijuana Law
Legalization:
Michigan voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana use on November 6, 2018. That does not mean Michiganders could start using immediately. The board of canvassers must certify the election results and then another ten (10) days must pass before the legalization takes effect. News sources dated 11.19.18 indicate that legalization is effective December 6, 2018, although further restrictions exist—including sale and possession.
Please note, marijuana remains an illegal substances as a Schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 811). Additionally, local municipalities may further regulate marijuana.
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The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act of 2008 remains in effect. The SVSD is not endorsing or providing legal advice about personal use of marijuana.
The new law regulating personal possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes in Michigan also specifically prohibits possessing marijuana accessories or possessing or consuming marijuana on the grounds of a public school and in a school bus.
Swan Valley School District:
SVSD Board of Education Policy (5350) maintains that marijuana or other THC or CBD substances are illegal substances and/or controlled substances.
The term illegal drug means drugs and controlled substances, the possession or use of which is unlawful, pursuant to Federal, State, and/or local laws and regulations.
As marijuana is still illegal under federal law, it remains an “illegal drug” under district policy and therefore is strictly prohibited in all forms from district facilities and grounds. The SVSD remains a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free zone.
Substances containing marijuana, THC, or CBD will remain prohibited for use, sale, manufacture, or possession on school grounds by staff, parents, or students. This prohibition includes edibles and topical substances, such as oils or lotions. There is no circumstance in which it will be acceptable to possess, use, or be under the influence of marijuana on district property or while attending the district. Possession includes storage in a personal vehicle.
.If you have any questions or wish to get into the cannabis business industry, call my office to get started or we can also consult existing businesses to maximize profits and minimize risk 800-656-3557.
Komorn Law has represented numerous clients through the legal chaos of starting up a business in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Industry as well as consulting and legal representation for Medical Maruhuana Patients and Caregivers.
If you or someone you know has been arrested as a result of Medical Marijuana, DUI, Drugs, Forfeiture, Criminal Enterprise or any other criminal charges please contact our office and ensure you’re defended by an experienced lawyer.
Attorney Michael Komorn is recognized as an expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group which advocates for the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.
Contact us for a free no-obligation case evaluation 800-656-3557.
This page is for informational purposes only. Laws, regulations and the world change routinely, therefore we insist you consult an attorney for the most current legal information.
MLIVE- The scent of marijuana, a plant now legal to possess in Michigan, was the probable cause police say they needed to search the vehicle of NBC’s “The Voice” finalist and Ann Arbor native Laith Al-Saadi in February.
The odor allegedly led state police to the discovery of other drugs, fentanyl, hydrocodone and morphine, for which Al-Saadi now faces criminal charges.
At the time, marijuana was only legal in Michigan for medical use.
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Otsego County Prosecutor Brendan Curran last week dismissed a fourth criminal charge of marijuana possession against Al-Saadi, he said, based on the November vote by Michiganders to overwhelmingly legalize recreational marijuana.
The case is set for a Jan. 28 trial and a final pretrial status conference is set for Jan. 9 in Otsego County.
“On that date I expect to learn whether defendant will tender a guilty plea or proceed to trial,” Otsego County Prosecutor Brendan P. Curran said. Curran has said he intends to dismiss all pending marijuana cases in his county now that recreational marijuana use and possession is legal.
Al-Saadi’s attorney argued in Otsego County’s Circuit Court during a Dec. 6 motion hearing that his client’s Fourth Amendment right to avoid unreasonable search and seizure was violated when police stopped Al-Saadi in Gaylord about 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 for driving with an expired license plate.
Komorn, a marijuana legalization advocate and attorney, said the fact that troopers smelled a substance that, at the time was legal for medical use, shouldn’t have been enough to warrant a search of Al-Saadi’s vehicle.
He says it’s in dispute whether Al-Saadi had a valid medical marijuana patient card at the time of his arrest.
Komorn said he may appeal the judge’s Dec. 6 denial of his motion to suppress evidence of the other drugs in Al-Saadi’s car on the basis that the initial search was illegal.
Komorn says his client, currently under a doctor’s care, in good health and eager to get his legal problems behind him so he can concentrate on his musical career and touring.
.If you have any questions or wish to get into the cannabis business industry, call my office to get started or we can also consult existing businesses to maximize profits and minimize risk 800-656-3557.
Komorn Law has represented numerous clients through the legal chaos of starting up a business in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Industry as well as consulting and legal representation for Medical Maruhuana Patients and Caregivers.
If you or someone you know has been arrested as a result of Medical Marijuana, DUI, Drugs, Forfeiture, Criminal Enterprise or any other criminal charges please contact our office and ensure you’re defended by an experienced lawyer.
Attorney Michael Komorn is recognized as an expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group which advocates for the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.
Contact us for a free no-obligation case evaluation 800-656-3557.
This page is for informational purposes only. Laws, regulations and the world change routinely, therefore we insist you consult an attorney for the most current legal information.
