Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

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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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

DE-SCHEDULING As we’re reported before (most recently here ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. Now, some Senate Democrats are advocating that the DEA de-schedule cannabis altogether.

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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Navigating local, state, and federal regulations Although state-licensed cannabis labs are legal under state law, the federal government sees them in violation of federal law. However, this may change with rescheduling that is going to be revisited on Dec 2, 2024.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2024

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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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

Ability to source marijuana genetic material from outside Colorado Senate Bill 23-271 , which went into effect in early 2024, aims to enhance Colorados marijuana industry. In January 2022, the DEA issued a letter stating that cannabis seeds and other genetic material with 0.3% D9 THC, are considered hemp under federal law.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

AUGUST 15, 2024

According to the Pew Research Center (2024), 88% of Americans believe cannabis should be legal for either medical or recreational use. 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.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2025

They must work closely with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to pass the move. At the tail end of the Biden Administration, the process experienced setbacks when the DEA was accused of unfairly blocking pro-cannabis advocates from participating in rescheduling hearings and improperly communicating with anti-cannabis groups.

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