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New York Establishes Bill To Regulate CBD

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New York Establishes Bill To Regulate CBD

New York is establishing protocol for manufacturing and selling CBD products, but the new hemp bill comes with tough restrictions.

State governor Andrew Cuomo hopes the new law will keep unlicensed and regulated CBD products away from consumers. He will also host a “hemp summit” in January to address other hemp-related concerns.

“The hemp industry in New York is exploding. With that growth comes a responsibility to regulate the industry in a way that helps ensure its long-term viability and protects consumers,” Cuomo says in a statement.

Growers, processors processors and sellers must obtain a license through the New York Department of Agriculture. They must also use third-party lab testing for their products and report all results to the department. Retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers will need to obtain a permit to sell CBD products.

Additionally, New York-based hemp companies may only use state-grown hemp. The new law also forbids CBD labels from containing language around specific health claims.

Lastly, the law requires the creation of a “New York State Industrial Hemp and Hemp Extract Workgroup”. The group will be tasked with making program recommendations, developing policy initiatives and creating new ways to promote industrial hemp. It will be comprised of researchers, processors, producers and other key players in the hemp industry.

CBD In Food & Beverages

However, the new law does not address the sale of food and beverage products containing CBD. An initial provision permitting beverages to contain up to 20 milligrams of CBD is not part of the signed law.

New York placed a ban earlier this year on selling food and beverages containing CBD. Health inspectors are issuing violations around the new law as of October. Businesses that fail to comply will receive fines ranging from $200-650 and have the items confiscated. Despite this, many state residents report that establishments in their neighborhood continue to sell these products.

December 13, 2019

About the Reviewer

Dylan Summers — VP of Government Affairs at Lazarus Naturals

Throughout his time in the industry, Dylan has performed the role of salesman, processing technician, project manager, and interim roles in marketing and finance. Today, as VP of Government Affairs at Lazarus Naturals, he primarily assists with navigating the policy and compliance realms on federal and state levels—interfacing with various boards, committees, and associations concerning industrial hemp and lobbying efforts. In his role as the founding member and President of the Association of Western Hemp Professionals, he advocates with business allies across five states for hemp and hemp-adjacent operations. As a technical advisor, he recently was able to help land a historic $10 million grant from the USDA that will help define economic opportunities for hemp in the western United States. As an invaluable generalist, Dylan serves as the Director on the board of the Industrial Hemp Association of Washington in addition to representing us on the Cannabis Committee of the American Herbal Products Association.

From a humble start in farmers markets to the industry leader we are today, Lazarus Naturals was founded on the belief that CBD should be affordable, effective, and accessible to all. Since 2014 we've crafted products of the highest quality at the lowest cost by handling everything ourselves—from our sunny Central Oregon farm to your front door. Being vertically integrated means we oversee each step of the process, from seed to sale, so you know what you're getting. (Among 111 CBD companies recently tested, Leafreport found our labels to be the most accurate in the industry.) The Lazarus Naturals Assistance Program is at the heart of who we are as a company and offers 60% off to veterans, individuals on long-term disability, and low-income households. As the brand that's “Made to Work. Made for All.” we are proud to offer products that are vegan, kosher, and USDA Certified Organic. With cGMP, B Corp, and Leaping Bunny certifications, customers can rest assured we'll never place profits over our purpose, our people, or our planet. ...

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