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PDAPS Article Explores Medical Marijuana Laws for Patients

Cannabis Law Report

This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations. This is a longitudinal dataset, displaying medical marijuana laws in effect as of January 1, 2014 through February 1, 2017.

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

Cannabis Law Report

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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Is Transporting Hemp Really Worth the Risk?

Canna Law Blog

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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Your Hemp Webinar Questions Answered (Part 1)

Canna Law Blog

In tomorrow’s post, Nathalie will respond to questions relating to THC testing. If a state, like Tennessee, operates under the 2014 Farm Bill, but the state applies for a USDA state plan and that is approved, does that then void the 2014 pilot rules and regulations for existing farms in Tennessee operating under 2014 Farm Bill?

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Cutting Through the Haze: Georgia and CBD Oil

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Employers wishing to maintain a drug-free workplace are concerned about employees performing their duties impaired if they use CBD oil, even when CBD oil contains low levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and has proven to be safer and more effective than opioids. The primary difference between the two plants is the level of THC present.

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Federal agencies clarify SAR filing requirements for financial services provided to hemp-related businesses

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In February 2014, FinCEN issued guidance clarifying BSA expectations for financial institutions seeking to provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses (the 2014 Guidance). state and federal regulation of marijuana. That hemp remains subject to the requirements of the 2014 Farm Bill. Background.

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