Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

On August 21, the Drug Enforcement Agency (the “DEA”) released an Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”), which, in part, suggests that in-process hemp extract shall be treated as a schedule I controlled substance during any point at which its THC concentration exceeds 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The law is not settled, the text of the 2018 Farm Bill is anything but clear, and whole lot can ( and probably will ) change with the upcoming Farm Bill. In order to have a protectible trademark, the good or service must be lawful in commerce. The infringer argued that delta-8 products were not lawful. That in my view, is wrong.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published an interim final rule surrounding hemp and hemp derivatives. Simply stated, when the hemp plant is processed and its cannabinoids are extracted into a crude oil, or similar derivative, concentrated amounts of ? By: Nabil Rodriguez. Last week on Thursday August 20, 2020, the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A Los Angeles man pleaded guilty today to being the head of a conspiracy involving the distribution of wholesale quantities of synthetic cannabinoids—commonly known as “spice” or “K2”—and laundering millions of dollars in the proceeds of the sale of that spice. Dept of Justice Press Release. ALEXANDRIA, Va. –

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Two methods are employed to process delta-8: one involves the chemical conversion of CBD into delta-8 and delta-9, while the other entails extracting natural delta-8 THC from hemp plants. The laws surrounding these products have some stipulations. Since hemp products must contain less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

MMJ International Holdings, the premier medical cannabis research company, announced that it has received DEA approval to ship THC and CBD from Canada. MMJ International Holdings is developing oral drug products from natural whole plant extract derivatives from the marijuana plant containing THC and CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

The CAOA does not allow states to prohibit interstate transfer of lawful cannabis or cannabis products through its borders for lawful delivery into another state. Both product types are currently under the jurisdiction of FDA but are not currently recognized as lawful products. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

However, CRS notes some observers suggest “a separate, marketable category exists for the plant’s extracted compounds” such as CBD oil. The category that’s generated the most interest is cannabinoid-infused dietary supplements and food items – primarily CBD products marketed for a variety of health purposes. Marijuana Moment.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 11, 2021

Similar to delta-8, delta-10 is a minor cannabinoid that exists in trace amounts in hemp and cannabis, according to ACS Laboratory , a cannabis, hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) testing laboratory in Florida. Delta-10 is typically produced more predominantly through extraction or converted from delta-9 through isomerization, he says.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Many of those cannabinoid products are now made from legacy U.S. Bad policy and the new cannabinoids markets It always starts with policy. Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC products), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said: those products may be OK ; that’s “lawful use in commerce.” Clarify that certain cannabinoids are legal, or not.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2020

That is the DEA’s interim final rule suggesting that in-process hemp extract shall be treated as a schedule I controlled substance during any point at which its THC concentration exceeds 0.3 The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids. percent on a dry weight basis.

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CannaMD

AUGUST 8, 2020

In honor of National CBD Day, CannaMD wants to clear up some cannabinoid confusion once and for all. However, many of these products contain a number of other cannabinoids as well. To understand cannabinoids, we need to take a closer look at the endocannabinoid system. However, there are a number of restrictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

According to Law360, AK Futures – which sells the popular “Cake”-branded delta-8 THC vaporizers – won its latest court fight when a federal judge again ruled that hemp-based products are protected under federal copyright laws because hemp was legalized in 2018. In the case, U.S. and A1 Wholesale Supply Co., Delta-9 THC by weight.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

… 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 Enforcement falls, for the most part, to states like New York, who have moved on their own to regulate hemp derived cannabinoids. See 2021 NY S.B.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

Delta-8 THC, aka delta-8, the intoxicating cannabinoid synthesized from hemp, is making waves across the United States, and especially in states where marijuana remains illegal. That’s because delta-8 is derived from federally legal hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. But how long will that last?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

As anticipated, Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“Delta-8 THC”) has become the hottest, most flourishing cannabinoid currently found on the U.S. To our knowledge, Delta-8 THC, unlike CBD, has not been approved or investigated by the FDA as a new drug ingredient, which means the Drug Exclusion Rule should not apply to this cannabinoid.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 10, 2021

Similar to delta-8, delta-10 is a minor cannabinoid that exists in trace amounts in hemp and cannabis, according to ACS Laboratory , a cannabis, hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) testing laboratory in Florida. Delta-10 is typically produced more predominantly through extraction or converted from delta-9 through isomerization, he says.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. Regular cannabis is not subject to cannabinoid limits and/or ratios. So sit back, relax, and grab your notebook.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

CBD is available in various forms, such as gels, gummies , oils, extracts, and supplements, but does not provide the same psychoactive effects as THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. This similarity allows them to bind to cannabinoid receptors, which helps regulate neurotransmitter production. percent or less.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

There’s one minor cannabinoid that’s having a major moment, as of recently. Even though there are nearly 144 cannabinoids found in cannabis flower - it’s not everyday you hear about those that are considered ‘minor’. A rise in THC delta 8 popularity has come from the spike in CBD extraction. A spotlight on delta-8 THC .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Instead, Boyd Street argued that AK Futures could not own a valid trademark in connection with Cake-branded products because federal law forbids possession and sale of delta-8 THC. AK Futures responded that the 2018 Farm Act legalized delta-8 THC products and its use of the Cake trademark in commerce was lawful.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 10, 2022

It is a synthetic cannabinoid that produces psychedelic effects to its users. THC-O is not an entirely natural cannabinoid. It’s one of many synthetic cannabinoids and does not occur on its own without human intervention. It is made by extracting CBD from hemp. About THC-O. THC-O, is also known as THC-O-acetate.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

However, this (1) did not offer any help for hemp cultivated in states with hemp programs that were inconsistent with the 2014 Farm Bill, and (2) is only guidance and was not legally binding on any court or law enforcement agency. Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 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. plant, including any cannabinoid, extract, or derivative, is either federally-prohibited marijuana (0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

AUTHOR: DARREN KAPLAN & GARRETT GRAFF – Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Darren Kaplan and Garrett Graff Attorneys at Hoban Law Group. Department of Agriculture (USDA), not the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Darren Kaplan is an associate attorney at Hoban Law Group in Denver, Colorado.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hemp supply chain companies need qualified third-party laboratories that meticulously follow nuanced laws to ensure their products are permissible across the country. Using the data collected, ACS Laboratory extracted the strictest requirements per category to create the National Hemp Testing Panel and corresponding Certificate of Analysis.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. The cannabinoid Delta-8-THC is a natural component of cannabis, Russo says. “[W]ith Where It Comes From. That is totally wrong.”.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 17, 2021

With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. The cannabinoid Delta-8-THC is a natural component of cannabis, Russo says. “[W]ith Where It Comes From. That is totally wrong.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. 2021-4 , warning that the state categorizes many varieties of delta-8 THC as illegal substances under recent amendments to Kansas law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

9-THC plants are labelled “marijuana” and remain illegal under federal law. 8-THC is also found in very low concentrations in cannabis plants, such that it is often synthesized from CBD rather than being directly extracted from the plant. Conversely, “cannabinoids extracted from the cannabis plant that have a ?9-THC

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2021

NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW) (“Clever Leaves” or the “Company”), a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, and Biopharmaceutical Research Company (“BRC”), a specialty pharmaceutical company that holds federal licenses for importing, analyzing and manufacturing controlled substances in the U.S.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Cannabis and the Law. Delta-8 is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids that are naturally found in hemp and cannabis plants. Is Delta-8 legal under federal law? Foley Hoag LLP. Delta-8 — Sowing Confusion in the Cannabis Industry. Posted on July 26th, 2021 by Robert Gullo. What is Delta-8?

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SpeedWeed

MAY 26, 2021

According to a notice released last week by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), “chemically modifying or converting any naturally occurring cannabinoids from industrial hemp is non-compliant with the statutory definition of ‘industrial hemp product.’ Delta-8 THC found in stores comes from CBD extracted from hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp, defined as cannabis, including its derivatives, extracts, and cannabinoids (among other things), with a delta-9 THC concentration of no more than 0.3%, from the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). Despite delta-8’s intoxicating effects, many consider it a lawful hemp-derivative product.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

The similarities between the two cannabinoids lie in their chemical structures and their names. It can be extracted from either hemp or cannabis. Because of the 2018 farm bill , hemp can be legally grown and used for extractions all over the United States, making delta-8 legal in states where delta-9 THC is illegal—sometimes. .

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. The cannabinoid Delta-8-THC is a natural component of cannabis, Russo says. “[W]ith Where It Comes From. That is totally wrong.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2019

federal law protects the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD. . Our analysis follows: Hemp-derived CBD is no longer a controlled substance under federal law. The FDA’s position on CBD is unsettled and unsupported by law. While the DEA is now officially out of the hemp regulation business, the U.S.

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