Cannabis Industry and Law

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of fundamental information about the history, law, and culture of cannabis cultivation and consumption. The course will not only familiarize students with legal issues surrounding the cultivation, production, and use of cannabis today, but also provide abackdrop of knowledge to help students understand the stigma and previous status of cannabis in the U.S. as well as its functions abroad. This course will also give students an overview of regulations and legal issues regarding cannabis cultivation and use throughout the U.S., and students will be able to distinguish between local, federal, and state laws. Students will review federal policies on prescribing and dispensing cannabis and focus particularly on the laws concerning medical marijuana. Important terminologies related to the production/processing of cannabis will be utilized. Students will understand the distinctions between different varieties of cannabis products (e.g., hemp, CBD oil, and marijuana). The course will also emphasize potential career paths within the industry and what requirements may be necessary for different specializations.