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Watch Out! The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids

Canna Law Blog

On August 20, 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an interim rule on hemp, hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. If you’re in the hemp derivative business, trust the DEA at your own peril. with a delta-9 THC concentration of not more than 0.3 9 -THC) on a dry weight basis.

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

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March 17 to include further detail on how Trulieve sources its Delta-8-THC. 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. Where It Comes From.

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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. In the past few months, the sales of Delta-8 THC products have exploded, representing the fastest growing segment of hemp-derived products. Delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC Products.

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California Delta-8 THC operator wins 4th copyright battle in a row

Cannabis Law Report

A California company specializing in hemp-derived delta-8 THC products has notched a fourth straight victory in copyright battles with competitors that it claimed were illegally using its protected brand. Limitless does business as Cali Kulture. Distro, LLC that delta-8 THC is legal for purposes of trademark protection.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Key Notes: The Ninth Circuit found that Delta-8 THC products are federally legal under the plain meaning of the definition of “hemp” set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making it the first Circuit to find such products lawful. percent Delta-9 THC, the Ninth Circuit found that they were lawful and that the preliminary injunction was merited.

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The U.S. Trademark Office Says ?8-THC Is Illegal — Usually

Cannabis Law Report

9-THC plants are defined as “hemp,” whereas higher ?9-THC 9-THC plants are labelled “marijuana” and remain illegal under federal law. 8-THC), which is an isomer of ?9-THC. 8-THC is intoxicating (unlike CBD), but less so than ?9-THC. 8-THC is also legal. 9-THC concentration of not more than 0.3 But whether ?8-THC

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