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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

Its provocative kicker states: Much of whats sold as hemp today isnt hemp at all its a mix of synthetic intoxicants and illicit THC masquerading as a legal, natural product. What’s more, synthesized Delta-9 THC is present in many of these products, despite being prohibited in both California’s cannabis and hemp programs.

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THCa: The Legal Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Behind the Buzz

The Cannigma

What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Taking Over Flower, Edibles, and Beverages Overview of THCa THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the acidic precursor to THC, the cannabinoid best known for making you feel high. But unlike THC, THCa doesn’t cause intoxication in its raw form. Delta-9 THC by dry weight.

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Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses

Canna Law Blog

Since the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill ), which federally legalized hemp, the SBA has updated its policies several times, including how it addresses hemp-derived businesses. THC limit, why should the source matter?] These rules form the backbone of the current policy.

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BREAKING NEWS: FDA and USDA Start Making Sense on Hemp CBD

Canna Law Blog

FDA Changing Its Tune on Hemp CBD? said that the agency is working towards regulating hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) products and admitted that the agency’s approach to Hemp CBD is not sustainable: We’re not going to be able to say you can’t use these products. Both are analyzed below.

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What is delta-10-THC? Is it safe?

The Cannigma

Delta-10-THC is a synthetic isomer of delta-9-THC, meaning it is made from the exact same elements and has the same weight but its parts are arranged differently. There’s very little scientific literature on this compound, but the World Health Organization published a review on isomers of THC in 2018, including delta-10-THC 1. .

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What is Delta-8-THC? Is it safe?

The Cannigma

Delta-8-THC, a close relative of the more famous delta-9-THC, acts in many of the same ways producing a similar high and even some of the same therapeutic effects. What is delta-8-THC. Along with delta-9-THC, delta-8 is one of the few cannabinoids considered to be intoxicating. (El Sound too good to be true?

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What is THC-O-Acetate? Is it safe?

The Cannigma

THC-O-acetate (THC-O or tetrahydrocannabinol acetate) is a synthetic cannabinoid said to be more potent and have longer-lasting effects than regular THC. How is THC-O-Acetate made? It’s important to note that THC-O is not a natural, or naturally-derived cannabinoid. What are its report effects?

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