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How GRL Law is Dealing with COVID-19

March 24, 2020

GRL Law remains committed to continuing to assist our current and potential clients. During this time of chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are implementing certain procedures and protocols. The attorneys and staff at GRL Law are committed to ensuring that we do our part to flatten the curve consistent with the recommendations of the State of Iowa and CDC. Effective Monday, March 23rd, our physical office locations will be closed. We are confident that we are able to continue to effectively serve our client without needing to physically gather in one location. Importantly, our phones are still being answered...

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USDA Approves Iowa's Hemp Program

March 20, 2020

Today, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service finally approved the state's hemp plan submitted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. This brings Iowa farmers one step closer to putting seed in the ground for the 2020 growing season. Farmers can apply for a hemp license or seed permit starting April 1, 2020. We expect the official notice to be published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 8, 2020. Regrettably, until then, it is not legal for farmers to grow, possess, buy or sell hemp. We should also see clarification on state's position on over-the-counter CBD now that SF 599...

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Murphy Presents on Hemp Extract to Bar Association

March 13, 2020

On March 6, 2019 GRL's own Colin Murphy presented the topic of the Legal Status of Hemp Extract in Iowa before a full room at the Webster County Bar Association's annual March Madness CLE. Colin thoroughly explained the history of cannabis in the United States and the rise of "Refer Madness" that led to decades of prohibition against hemp. The highlight of the presentation was an in-depth explanation of the return of hemp and hemp extracts, based on the 2018 Farm Bill, and the potential legal defenses to raise in over-the-counter CBD possession offenses until such time as SF 599...

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