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The 2018 Farm Bill Does Not Support the DEA Interim Rule

Canna Law Blog

The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids. DEA Interim Final Rule: What Is “Synthetically Derived THC”? But for the purposes of this post, I want to discuss why the interim rule (a regulation) is at odds with the text of the 2018 Farm Bill (an actual law), and why that’s important.

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Innovation or Danger: Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids + Delta-8 THC

Cannabiz MD

The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill protects a particular set of cannabinoids – the chemical compounds derived from the hemp variety of the Cannabis sativa plant. The most famous of these cannabinoids is CBD and of late, so is delta-8 THC. These cannabinoids are legal as long as federal and state regulations are adhered to.

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

Cannabis Law Report

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. Since issuance of adult-use licenses and regulations is likely more than six months away, this is a good time to review New York’s soon-to-be-finalized hemp and CBD regulations and their interplay with federal guidance. ” See 7 U.S.C.

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DEA Interim Final Rule: What Is “Synthetically Derived THC”?

Canna Law Blog

Specifically, the Rule provides that: For tetrahydrocannabinols that are naturally occurring constituents of the plant material, Cannabis sativa L., or less of D9 -THC by dry weight is not controlled, unless specifically controlled elsewhere under the CSA. of D9 -THC by dry weight remains a controlled substance in schedule I.

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Potential Issues With Testing Hemp Under The 2018 Farm Bill

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

While the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp federally, USDA’s regulations highlight potential issues for hemp producers with regard to new testing requirements in state or tribal plans. However, cannabis also contains THC-A (tetrahytrocannabinolic acid) which, by itself, is not psychoactive. 3% of total THC tested under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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2018 Farm Bill to Grow CBD Industry

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

If passed, the 2018 omnibus farm bill (which includes the Hemp Farming Act of 2018) will allow cannabidiol (CBD) to be legally sold in all 50 states. While related as members of the Cannabis sativa family, hemp and marijuana have different biological characteristics.

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The Hemp Standard is 0.3% THC. That Should Be Changed.

Canna Law Blog

CBD and other cannabinoids are fast becoming (if not already) household names. Perhaps the most dubious rule is the total THC testing standard. To briefly summarize, the 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “[t]he plant species Cannabis sativa L. percent THC for purposes of establishing a biological taxonomy.

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