I’ve gone toe to toe with USPS after they seized my package of material; they initially said FU we’re keeping your stuff, I sent them this and they released it the same day. Note: the case law cited is linked, the USPS BMA attached identifies what you need to include in your hemp package. Feel free to cut and paste & use this using your details:
March 21, 2019
To: US Postal Service and US Postal Inspector:
Be advised this letter places the United States Postal Service on legal notice, please act accordingly.
Statements of Fact
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On or about Monday 3/18/2019, USPS seized a package of industrial hemp samples (the “Package”) we sent to Praxis Labs 327 North Tower Ave Centralia, WA 98531, Tracking No. 9505515066349074238444.
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The industrial hemp in the Package was third party tested and demonstrated THC content below .3% by dry weight (see attached certificate of analysis).
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Praxis is a Washington State laboratory licensed to test industrial hemp.
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On or about Tuesday 3/19/2019 I contacted Louis Meadows three times at USPS Centralia by telephone and once by email explaining we are a XXXXX State licensed industrial hemp grower Lic # XXXXXXXXX, and provided Mr. Meadows the details noted in #1-3 above. See XXXX LLC Industrial Hemp License attached.
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On or about Wednesday 3/20/2019 I spoke with Jeff McClane US Postal Inspector, Seattle explaining details of #1-4 above.
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On or about September 21, 2018 in KAB LLC v. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE the court stated:
“Congress currently permits the interstate sale, transportation, and distribution of exempt industrial hemp pursuant to the most recent appropriations act, I find that exempt industrial hemp and products derived from industrial hemp are mailable.”
- On or about March 4, 2019 US Postal Services adopted a “BMA Advisory” titled “Acceptance Criteria for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil and Products Containing CBD”.
DEMAND FOR RELEASE OF PACKAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PRIORITY MAIL POSTAGE
Our Package was seized by USPS and is being held in violation of legal precedents, US Postal BMA Advisory issued on or about March 4, 2019, the 2014 Farm Bill and the 2018 Farm Bill. It is hereby demanded USPS return Package to sender and refund the priority postage paid on Package. Failure to comply with this demand will result in swift legal action against all parties concerned.
SELF CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
SUBJECT TO FALSE STATEMENTS ACT 18 U.S. Code § 1001
I certify that all information contained in this letter and supporting documents are accurate, truthful, and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information or omits information relating to this certification may be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including fines and imprisonment.”
Regards,
XXXXXX
XXXXXXX LLC
PHONE #
STATE LIC #
USPS-BMA Letter-Regarding-Updated-CBD-Shipping-Policies.pdf (1.2 MB)