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Federal Bill Would Raise THC Limit in Hemp to 1%

Canna Law Blog

The battle to raise the limit of THC allowed in hemp from.3% The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “[t]he plant species Cannabis sativa L. It also imposed a controversial “total” THC testing requirement. 3% total THC requirement. This bill also seeks to raise the allowable THC threshold in hemp from.3%

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The Hemp Standard is 0.3% THC. That Should Be Changed.

Canna Law Blog

Perhaps the most dubious rule is the total THC testing standard. To briefly summarize, the 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “[t]he plant species Cannabis sativa L. The USDA then adopted a total THC testing requirement by which total THC is the molar sum of delta-9 THC and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (“THCA”).

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Estonia: Regulatory amendment to allow farmers to grow higher THC cannabis crops

Cannabis Law Report

The Ministry of Social Affairs is drawing up a regulatory amendment that will allow for varieties of Cannabis sativa with a higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content to be grown in Estonia. Currently, farmers in Estonia are only permitted to grow varieties of Cannabis sativa with a THC content of less than 0.2

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Answer of the Day for May 12, 2023

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Hemp is a genetic variant of Cannabis sativa, which has been bred to maximize its fiber content and minimize its phytocannabinoid content, especially of THC. The concentration of THC in hemp is not more than 0.3 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, HR2, Subtitle G-Hemp Production, Sec.

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The Farm Bill of 2018 and What It Means for Hemp:

Peninsula Alternative Health

With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill (also called the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018), hemp or cannabis sativa has essentially become legal on the federal level, but there are still significant rules and regulations associated with hemp cultivation, processing, and distribution. This is great news, right!

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GTR Unlocks The Secrets Of Delta-9 THC Modulation In Cannabis And Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

GTR UNLOCKS THE SECRETS OF DELTA-9 THC MODULATION IN CANNABIS AND HEMP. biotechnology company, today announced expanded research and product development capabilities to modulate the expression of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in C. sativa (Cannabis and Hemp). PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Growing Together Research Inc.

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2018 Farm Bill to Grow CBD Industry

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

If passed, the 2018 omnibus farm bill (which includes the Hemp Farming Act of 2018) will allow cannabidiol (CBD) to be legally sold in all 50 states. While related as members of the Cannabis sativa family, hemp and marijuana have different biological characteristics.

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