Cannabis Law

4.55

Hemp-Infused Beverage Business Law

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 56 minutes
Shawn Hauser
Jim Boland
Benjamin Sheppard
With Shawn Hauser from Vicente LLP + 2 others
Recorded February 03, 2026.
Product ID 101552

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Overview

Hemp Beverage Legal Status, Contracts, Testing, and Other Top Legal Issues

Hemp-derived product sales are a billion-dollar industry in the U.S., and hemp-infused drinks are the next big thing. Hemp beverages sit at the crossroads of agriculture, food/drug law, alcohol regulation, advertising, banking, and a fast-moving patchwork of state rules. Do you know how all these rules and agencies interact? This CLE course explores the federal baseline; the FDA’s current stance on CBD/THC; how those positions flow into TTB alcohol-beverage controls; and what state “consumable hemp” regimes mean for formulation, labeling, testing, and retail. You’ll leave with a clear view of what it takes to carry a hemp beverage from concept to compliant commerce. Craft a practical legal roadmap for hemp beverages - non-alcoholic and alcoholic. Register today!

  • Distinguish hemp from marijuana under the CSA and understand the DEA's position.
  • Reconcile select state-law permissions with FDA's interstate prohibitions.
  • Identify top legal issues in financing, age gating, and claim substantiation.
  • Create compliant labels, including net quantity, ingredient lists, etc.
  • Draft contracts that ensure supplier compliance, retailer registrations, risk mitigation, and more.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Federal Legal Status of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid (HDC) Beverages
  2. Hemp Beverage Production Rules and Best Practices
  3. Distribution Contracts, Marketing, and Interstate Commerce Restrictions
  4. Banking, Payments, and Insurance Considerations

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Product ID 101552

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Federal Legal Status of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid (HDC) Beverages

    1. What Is "Hemp" Legally? THC, CBD, Hemp, Synthetically Derived THC
    2. USDA Guardrails on Domestic Hemp Production
    3. Are Non-Alcoholic Hemp Beverages "Food?" FDA Rules and Guidance
    4. Hemp in Alcohol: TTB +FDA+DEA Compliance

  2. Hemp Beverage Production Rules and Best Practices

    1. Hemp Ingredients and Formula Submissions
    2. Lab Testing Requirements and Procedures
    3. Packaging and Labeling

  3. Distribution Contracts, Marketing, and Interstate Commerce Restrictions

    1. State Laws Patchwork on Edible Cannabinoids
    2. Marketing Claims and Age Gating
    3. Social Media Influencers and Hemp-Derived Product Promotion
    4. Distribution Contracts

  4. Banking, Payments, and Insurance Considerations

Who Should Attend

This legal course is designed for attorneys. Accountants, tax professionals, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Shawn Hauser
Shawn
Hauser
Vicente LLP
Jim Boland
Jim
Boland
Signature Law Partners
Benjamin P Sheppard
Benjamin P.
Sheppard
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Speaker bio
Shawn Hauser

Shawn Hauser

Vicente LLP
Shawn Hauser

is a partner at Vicente LLP, where she co-chairs the firm's Hemp and Cannabinoids Department and Federal and International Law Group. She helps cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics businesses navigate the intersections between state and federal law and ensure compliance as laws evolve. Ms. Hauser's practice focuses on regulatory compliance, licensing, general business representation, policy reform and strategic guidance to best position businesses for success at the state, national, and international levels. With more than a decade of experience in cannabis law and policy, she is a go-to source for businesses, industry groups, governments, and reporters seeking opinions, analysis, and guidance. Ms. Hauser has presented on cannabis law and policy to many local, federal, and international agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and UK Parliament. Since directing Sensible Colorado's local government implementation team following the passage of Amendment 64, she remains active in policy work with local and state governments in Colorado and Texas as well as advocating for federal reforms. Ms. Hauser is passionate in supporting the development and implementation of cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics regulations that advance the industries responsibly and in support of public health. Active in the community, she currently serves on the Board of Directors of United States Cannabis Council, and previously served on boards of the International Cannabis Bar Association and on the steering committee of the American Hemp Campaign–a project of Vote Hemp–which was instrumental in legalizing hemp in Texas in 2019. Well-regarded in her field, Ms. Hauser has received many accolades. She was named one of the top cannabis lawyers in the United States Chambers and Partners and was recognized by her peers in The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in cannabis law. Additionally, Ms. Hauser has been listed in 5280 magazine's "Denver's Top Lawyers" list since 2015 and was included in Denver Business Journal's "40 Under 40" in 2021. After attending law school at the University of Denver, she was an associate attorney at McAllister, Darnell & Gottlieb PC, one of the first marijuana-focused law firms in Colorado.

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Jim Boland

Jim Boland

Signature Law Partners
Jim Boland

is a founder and partner with Holon Law Partners, LLP. He is an attorney with extensive experience providing strategic advice to clients in the highly-regulated cannabis space. Mr. Boland is at the forefront of the emerging cannabis industry, having started with a Chicago start-up in 2018, which grew into the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in the United States during his tenure. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Denver and his J.D. degree from DePaul University College of Law.

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Benjamin P Sheppard

Benjamin P. Sheppard

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Benjamin Sheppard

is an associate with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, where he works on matters involving liquor law, cannabis law, and litigation. He handles a range of liquor law concerns, from distribution and contract production agreements to management and license agreements. In the rapidly evolving realm of cannabis law, Mr. Sheppard stands out for his deep insights into the intricate balance between state-specific and federal regulations governing both hemp and cannabis. His ability to navigate the nuances of the Pennsylvania industrial hemp research law makes him a valued advisor for individuals and businesses navigating this multifaceted law. Clients frequently turn to Mr. Sheppard for guidance in crafting drug testing policies and gaining clarity on the legal intricacies surrounding cannabis and hemp. He has advised both Pennsylvania and New Jersey individuals on their state's respective cannabis and hemp laws. Throughout his career, Mr. Sheppard has been involved in various aspects of the litigation process. Mr. Sheppard has drafted complex memorandums of law in both federal and state court, handled discovery requests, and handled trials from start to finish. Prior to joining Norris McLaughlin, Mr. Sheppard served as a judicial law clerk in the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas. He also worked for the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project reviewing trial transcripts and drafting materials regarding the viability of innocence claims. Mr. Sheppard is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Law, where he was a member of the Public Contract Law Journal and was recognized with the GW Law Pro Bono Teal Award for completing over 50 hours of pro bono work during law school. He also graduated, summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh with his B.A. degree in history and political science.

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