New rule links state-authorized hemp growers to medical marijuana program

New regulations have been issued to enhance New York ’s medical marijuana program by opening up access to hemp grown under a state pilot program. Announced last week by the Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the regulatory amendment would allow registered organizations (RO) under New York State’s Compassionate Car e Act to use hemp and extracts from the crop to produce cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids for approved medical marijuana products. The rule,…
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