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DEA Attempts To Regulate CBD Processing

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Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published an interim final rule surrounding hemp and hemp derivatives. 9 -THC, hemp processing has always fallen in a regulatory “grey-zone” because of the lack of regulations. 9 -THC, hemp processing has always fallen in a regulatory “grey-zone” because of the lack of regulations.

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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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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. percent Delta-9 THC, the Ninth Circuit found that they were lawful and that the preliminary injunction was merited.

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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. It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L. … and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers … with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 ” §1005.9(a)(3)(ii).

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The U.S. Trademark Office Says ?8-THC Is Illegal — Usually

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Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) decriminalized those cannabis plants and parts having low concentrations (up to 0.3% 9-THC plants are defined as “hemp,” whereas higher ?9-THC 9-THC plants are labelled “marijuana” and remain illegal under federal law. 8-THC), which is an isomer of ?9-THC. 8-THC is also legal.

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Latest Cannabinoid in the Spotlight: Delta-10 THC

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By now, many in the industry are aware of the recent craze surrounding delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a natural component of cannabis that has burst into popularity over the past several months. ” RELATED: Understanding Delta-8-THC: Where Does It Come From? Delta-10 vs. Delta-8 and Delta-9: Chemical Differences.

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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

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THC would be regulated differently than low-THC hemp as “cannabis.” Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA. The federal hemp framework was established by the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). Delta-9 THC. THC or less). Cannabis above 0.3%

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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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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. delta-9 THC and are derived from hemp itself consisting of less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. delta-9 THC).

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