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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. However, the following year the DEA put off its decision pending further public commentary.

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Emerge Law Group (OR): PSILOCYBIN THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED ILLNESS IN OREGON

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act (“PSA”), adopted via initiative in November 2020, makes therapeutic use of psilocybin legal under Oregon state law. Adult Oregonians will be able to access psilocybin therapy under the PSA beginning in January 2023; patients with advanced illness are among those who may benefit from this therapy.

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Bad News for Intoxicating Hemp Products

Canna Law Blog

In my June 2023 post, I concluded that even if there are good arguments for THCA’s legality, practically speaking law enforcement was likely to consider THCA in calculating total THC, given the fact that THCA converts to THC upon application of heat. But, it bears mentioning that DEA’s interpretations are just that.

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Rescheduling Marijuana

Connor & Connor PLLC

If Congress would like to change the legal status of marijuana, they would do so before or after the DEA makes a final scheduling decision. On May 21, 2024, the DEA opened a 62-day public comment period, which concluded on July 22, 2024. A crucial issue associated with state laws is that the state employment laws will not be modified.

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

Canna Law Blog

The updated policy, effective June 1, has far-reaching consequences for small businesses operating in compliance with state law (and for some, in compliance with federal law) – especially those selling hemp-derived foods, supplements, and cosmetics (collectively, Consumable Hemp Products).

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Cannabinoid Folks, Pay Attention to Kratom

Canna Law Blog

What I generally say is that in most cases, there will be no federal or state law that specifically deals with that cannabinoid. In a post on August 3, 2023, hemp lawyer Rod Kight analyzed new cannabinoid H4 CBD – one I’d never stumbled into before. People constantly ask me how X cannabinoid will be regulated.

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What Is Going On With The Cannabis Reschedule?

Veriheal

In September 2023, the U.S. They must work closely with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to pass the move. The hearings were halted so DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney could review these allegations. So, what exactly is rescheduling?

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