Legal Services
Legal Services for the Hemp/CBD Industry
There still exists a complex mosaic of law at both the state and federal level regarding Hemp and Marijuana production. In Pennsylvania is is legal to grow both, however the programs are managed by different parts of state government making it very confusing for the growers of each product. The two programs are separate and authorized by different Acts and Departments. Hemp contains virtually no THC (less than 0.3%); hemp growers and processors must have a permit from the PA Department of Agriculture.
The Medical Marijuana Act, administered by the PA Department of Health, requires all the cannabis for medical use to be grown at a permitted growing/processing facility and the products to be tested before being sold in order to meet specific requirements for purity and standardized chemical concentrations. Both hemp and marijuana plants do contain levels of other compounds of interest, such as cannabinoids like CBD.
If you are in the industry or looking to start a hemp/cbd related business and need advice on how to keep everything legal contact us. We can help through our legal consulting practice.
Why Consult With Us?
The CEO of our company, Edgardo Santillan is an attorney and a licensed Hemp Farmer in Pennsylvania. Through his firm Santillan Law, PC he provides legal services to the industry. His first hand knowledge of hemp farming, interest and zeal for Hemp and Cannabis has allowed him to grow in the practicalities and law of both crops. He understands the interplay between federal law, state law, FDA, DEA and USDA regulations and is well-versed in the convoluted and sometimes conflicting state and federal laws governing both.
Hemp and Marijuana businesses are in need of legal and regulatory guidance now more than ever. The genetic similarities of both plants naturally meshes each circle of interest and business together through shared growing experiences and industry contacts. This interplay has allowed Santillan Law, PC to learn quickly from all “players” and collaborate with like minded entrepreneurs.
Ed doesn’t just help his CBD clients with legal and regulatory issues – He and AgraPharm experience those issues. He doesn’t just push paper. His 30+ years of seasoned experience helping individuals and companies to make an honest living has given him a unique perspective. He is able to provide valuable business advice that goes beyond strictly legal or regulatory requirements. He can help you plan and position yourself for the future and advise you of the emerging changes in Cannabis law.
The firm’s hemp services include advice relating to:
- USDA compliance
- FDA / FTC compliance—including labeling
- State / local licensing and regulatory compliance
- Supply chain considerations
- Cross-jurisdictional considerations at federal, state and local levels
- Risk-mitigation, management, and implementation of best practices
- Cross-disciplinary, regulatory-integrated issues related to corporate, intellectual property, litigation, and other matters
- Legal guidance relating but not limited to collateral services—banking, payment processing, and financing
