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FDA Approves CBD-Containing Drug - Will the DEA Finally Step Up?

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Moreover, the ball is in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) court. The FDA can make recommendations to the DEA about substances subjected to scheduling under the CSA, but the DEA is the entity with the power to reschedule CBD. Mr. Feldmann is a trusted advisor for marijuana businesses.

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Leader of Wholesale Drug Distribution Network Pleads Guilty to Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids and Laundering Millions in Proceeds

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A Los Angeles man pleaded guilty today to being the head of a conspiracy involving the distribution of wholesale quantities of synthetic cannabinoids—commonly known as “spice” or “K2”—and laundering millions of dollars in the proceeds of the sale of that spice. Dept of Justice Press Release. ALEXANDRIA, Va. –

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UPDATE: What is Delta-8-THC? – Cannabis Business Times

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With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. Industry stakeholders disagree over if it is federally legal and whether it presents a market opportunity for hemp and cannabis businesses.

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Is Delta-8 THC a Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe. – Cannabis Business Executive

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As anticipated, Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“Delta-8 THC”) has become the hottest, most flourishing cannabinoid currently found on the U.S. To our knowledge, Delta-8 THC, unlike CBD, has not been approved or investigated by the FDA as a new drug ingredient, which means the Drug Exclusion Rule should not apply to this cannabinoid.

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Kelley Drye: CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – July 2021 #1

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However, CRS notes some observers suggest “a separate, marketable category exists for the plant’s extracted compounds” such as CBD oil. The category that’s generated the most interest is cannabinoid-infused dietary supplements and food items – primarily CBD products marketed for a variety of health purposes. Marijuana Moment.

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United States: Hemp And CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

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… and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers … with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 Enforcement falls, for the most part, to states like New York, who have moved on their own to regulate hemp derived cannabinoids. See 2021 NY S.B.

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How long will delta-8 remain legal?

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Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. Delta-8 is derived from CBD extracted from hemp, but in scientific terms it is delta-8 THC. delta-9 THC. Companies seek legal clarity as the stakes rise.