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Will Texas Ban Hemp Products?

Veriheal

Recently, Texas took a bold step towards potentially banning hemp products that contain any trace of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) , the compound responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects. This move comes just six years after the state legalized hemp, which makes this potential ban even more controversial.

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

Canna Law Blog

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. This latest shift by the SBA, however, zeroes in on hemp operators, especially those producing or selling Consumable Hemp Products. Cannabis is the plant species that includes both marijuana and hemp. Otherwise, be specific.)

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The Hidden Potential Winners of Marijuana Rescheduling: DEA-Registered Bulk Manufacturers

Canna Law Blog

In December of 2020, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs at the United Nations voted to remove marijuana from schedule IV of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (leaving it only in schedule I). DEA Registrants could collaborate with state-legal operators for seed sourcing, leveraging the 2018 Farm Bill’s hemp provisions.

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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

Dispensaries now prioritize high-THC offerings such as flowers, edibles, concentrates, and vapes to cater to recreational users. At 47, Olivia has been managing lupus with a carefully balanced regimen: a 20:1 CBD-to-THC tincture enhanced with CBG, alongside a THCA tincture to control inflammation and chronic pain. “It

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Ask The Green Nurse – Cannabinoids and Men’s Health: A Natural Approach to Wellness

The Cannigma

From supporting mental health and reducing reliance on alcohol—especially with THC-infused beverages—to promoting overall wellness, these cannabinoid compounds are becoming valuable allies in improving men’s health throughout every stage of life. When it comes to THC, sometimes less truly is more. 2017; Sultan et al.,

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Important Update from USDA

Americans for Safe Access

The signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) into law resulted in the descheduling of hemp and opened the door to the wide scale production of the crop. THC by dry weight. USDA released its Interim Final Rule on Hemp on October 31, 2019.

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

Canna Law Blog

We are heading into the first decade of scaled commercial hemp production in the United States since the 1920s. Hemp is legal. But the USDA’s interim rules governing the production of hemp threaten significantly this economic juggernaut. Perhaps the most dubious rule is the total THC testing standard. percent anyway?

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