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

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A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. Several states, including New York, have moved to ban the manufacture and sale of the substance. It also lists delta-8 THC is in its “ Orange Book ” as an alternative name to tetrahydrocannabinol (along with THC, and delta-9 THC).

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Is Transporting Hemp Really Worth the Risk?

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To be fair, the USDA did issue an opinion in mid-2019 that stated that states/tribes could not prohibit the interstate transport of hemp produced under the 2014 Farm Bill. Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance. delta-9 THC or destroys any delta-9 THC by product.

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CBD Oracle Lab Study Shows Some Delta-8 Products Are 7700% Over the Legal Delta-9 THC Limit

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We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. Customers looking for a “weed light” experience could be getting something decidedly heavy , with delta-9 THC levels well beyond the legal limit and very little in the way of testing for impurities.

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BREAKING: USDA Releases Hemp Rules

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Plans must also ensure that samples are representative of an entire hemp lot and the state or tribal agency charged with testing must have unrestricted access to all land, building, and structures used for the cultivation, handling, and storage of hemp. Total THC Testing. Hemp producers may not harvest before samples are taken.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: North Carolina

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Currently, NCDA is operating under the 2014 Farm Bill, not the 2018 Farm Bill. Apparently, that’s how the state wants to continue to operate. THC will result in a negligent violation. .” THC will result in a negligent violation. The Commission’s letter is worth reading. producers and consumers.'”

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

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MORE DETAILS: On June 16, 2014, Florida became the 22nd state to legalize (at least partial) access to medical marijuana when Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. The governor also signed Senate Bill 1700 to protect the privacy of doctors recommending low-THC marijuana and their patients.

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Guest Post: Is CBD Legal? Federal & State Laws [2019]

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Unlike marijuana which contains large quantities of the cannabinoid THC that is responsible for making you feel high, CBD will not make you high. Although the DEA refuses to remove marijuana from the schedule 1 list, the Farm Bill is considered to be the most important victory in the history of U.S. CBD is completely non-psychoactive.