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U.S. Court of Appeals Weighs in on Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Classification Cannabis Practice Update

Cannabis Law Report

Relying on the plain language of the statute, the Ninth Circuit rejected arguments that Delta-8 THC was synthetic and illegal under DEA’s interpretation, or that substances legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill had to be for industrial use and not human consumption. FOR MORE INFORMATION. For more information, please contact: Eric N.

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Seyfarth on CBD – February 2020 Update

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Manufacturers are responsible for certifying records, including all product data, which includes, for example, information on formulation, labeling, and DEA Schedule. On January 13, 2020, the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. CBD Class Action Litigation. Other CBD companies, like CV Sciences Inc.

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Hemp and CBD: Submit Your Comments on USDA Interim Hemp Rules By December 30

Canna Law Blog

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue urging the Secretary to extend the public commend period by 60 days. Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC.

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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA.

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Will the FDA Soon Treat Hemp CBD as a Dietary Supplement?

Canna Law Blog

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon change its tune on hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) thanks to a bill recently filed by chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) and cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY), James Comer (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME).

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What CBD Shutdowns Mean and How to Fix the Problem

Cannabis Law Report

There are remaining concerns as to the state health department’s treatment policy towards these products as well. Darren has worked on several legal issues in the cannabis space, specializing thus far in industrial hemp, regulatory compliance (hemp and marijuana), and civil and commercial litigation.

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McGuire Woods: In the Weeds: New Laws for 2022, Kansas Weighs Delta-8, Maine Appeals Dispensary Ruling, Nevada Approves Lounges

Cannabis Law Report

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. This DEA guidance and the Kansas opinion both suggest legality for some hemp-derived delta-8 products under the 0.3 Colorado Department of Agriculture Adds Four Products to Pesticide List.