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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. But that is only the tip of the iceberg for regulation of hemp and hemp derived substances. The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA. Where Things Stand Federally.

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That Ninth Circuit Delta-8 Opinion and What’s Followed – It’s Not a Green Light for Intoxicating Hemp

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By Marshall Custer on August 22, 2022. The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. 21-56133, 2022 WL 1574222 (9th Cir. May 19, 2022).

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USDA Press Release: NASS Uniquely Positioned to Conduct Hemp Survey

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Last week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began collecting data for its first ever Hemp Acreage and Production Survey. Hemp is a commodity that can be used for numerous industrial and horticultural purposes, including fabric, food products, cosmetics, and more. Here’s what they say. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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U.S. Court of Appeals Weighs in on Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Classification Cannabis Practice Update

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Date: May 25, 2022. Key Notes: The Ninth Circuit found that Delta-8 THC products are federally legal under the plain meaning of the definition of “hemp” set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making it the first Circuit to find such products lawful. Because AK Futures attested that its products were hemp-derived and contained less than 0.3

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The Great Delta-8 Debate: Many Shades of Grey?

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Republished with permission, originally appeared in Cannabis Business Executive, June 9, 2022. . Delta-8 is a legally complicated derivative of the Cannabis Sativa plant. Well, the answer is most commercially available products containing Delta-8 are derived from “Industrial Hemp,” and hemp products are largely unregulated.

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Washington Cannabis: The Proposed Hemp Overhaul is Here

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In light of the recent federal legalization of industrial hemp, Washington lawmakers are taking a hard look at the state’s hemp program. The stated purpose of SB 5719 is as follows: Authorize the growing of hemp as a legal, agricultural activity in this state. Food and Hemp. completely.

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France & Hemp Latest Updates – Farmers Not Happy As They Will Be Forced To Contract To Specific Industry Buyers

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Hemp IM reports. Cultivated in France by 1300 farmers, hemp will soon benefit from a new outlet: the production of CBD from French-grown hemp buds and flowers. Banned until now in France, the harvesting of hemp flowers will be authorized from 2022 onwards. Stay up to date with hemp news thanks to our Hemp.IM

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