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IS THE DEA ABOUT TO ISSUE A RULE ABOUT DELTA-8 THC AND OTHER HEMP DERIVATIVES?

Cannabis Law Report

On May 4, 2023, during its annual Supply Chain Conference, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that it is “in the process of modifying [its regulations]” on cannabis constituents based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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DEA Official Says New Rules Are Coming For Synthetic Cannabinoids, Including CBD And Delta-8 THC

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Marijuana Moment reports The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will soon be proposing new rules to clarify that synthetically manufactured cannabinoids like delta-8 THC are prohibited controlled substances.

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DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013

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In the 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment , which was released by the DEA on Wednesday, the agency notes that despite its continued illegality under federal law, marijuana “is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.”. The DEA explains that in 2019, U.S. million kilograms were seized,” the DEA reports.

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Segra International Completes First Export of Cannabis Plantlets From Canada To USA

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In recent months, the DEA has issued a select number of licenses to several groups in the US to allow for the cultivation of Cannabis for scientific research purposes. Under the federal licensing regime, BRC is only allowed to source genetics and starting material from DEA-compliant or federally legal sources.

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Press Release: HAVN Life Successfully Exports Psilocybin from Jamaica Facility into the U.S. for Research Purposes

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The importation of the naturally derived psilocybin into California was completed after the Company’s supply partner Mycrodose Therapeutics was granted an import license from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). “Having a supply partner that gives us access to the rapidly growing U.S.

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FDA, DEA Seize 44 Websites Selling Illicit THC Vaping Cartridges

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The action, which is part of Operation Vapor Lock, reflects ongoing work by federal, state and local authorities to investigate the supply chain of vaping products associated with recent lung injuries.

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How long will delta-8 remain legal?

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“But my contacts at the American Herbal Products Association, as well as the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and the American Western Hemp Professionals, and the U.S. Anecdotally, we understand that the DEA is actively monitoring the proliferation of delta-8 THC products.”. Andrea Golan, cannabis industry lawyer.