Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hemp industry is not the only one that’s pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s hemp Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”). If you read this blog, you’ll recall the hemp industry sued the DEA following the release of its Rule in August 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Unfortunately, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) dropped a surprise interim hemp rule a few weeks ago, which took immediate effect and came as a shock to virtually everyone. The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids. DEA Interim Final Rule: What Is “Synthetically Derived THC”?

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hemp industry is not the only one that’s pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s hemp Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”). If you read this blog, you’ll recall the hemp industry sued the DEA following the release of its Rule in August 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 24, 2020

On Friday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) released an Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”) that, as we discussed , threatens the hemp industry by treating partially processed hemp extract not intended for consumption (also known as “intermediary hemp”) as a Schedule I controlled substance. Emphasis added).

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The Cannigma

JUNE 14, 2021

For more than 50 years, if you wanted to do cannabis research in the United States, federal law said you had to get the cannabis from the University of Mississippi. The BRC is among the dozens of organizations that have received preliminary approval from the DEA to cultivate cannabis. BRC) told The Cannigma this week. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

We’re interested in how cannabinoids affect the nervous system, the brain, and in in particular, we’re very interested in Alzheimer’s disease,” said Dr. Tyrell Towle, director of chemistry and extraction at MedPharm. According to Towle, MedPharm’s researchers hope to find whether cannabinoids can treat symptoms or even prevent the disease.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2023

Interesting to see Kratom on West Virginia’s radar West Virginia will soon tighten its laws around the sale of kratom and hemp-derived cannabinoid products. What is kratom? The […]

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Veriheal

JUNE 22, 2021

.” The doorways opening to new cannabinoid research are monumental. Over the next decade, the United States could stand to see an explosion in the research of cannabinoid therapies. The post DEA Increases Access to Cannabis for Research Purposes appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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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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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 But some have taken their opposition one step further by suing the DEA.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

BY EMILY BURNS, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP —. The DEA’s announcement signals the “beginning of the end” of federal marijuana prohibition, as the policy change allows federal agencies to evaluate and assess the medical use and abuse potential of marijuana with (limited) political interference.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

is pleased to launch its proprietary and trademarked Tested Safe Certified Seal program, which is endorsed by the American Cannabinoid Association. BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ACS Laboratory , the largest state-of-the-art testing facility in cannabis and hemp testing in the eastern U.S.,

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

February 13, 2023 Business and Commerce Law, Distributors, I have been concerned about the proliferation of THC acetate ester (THCO) for a while. It has always been my view that THCO is a controlled substance under federal law. Although it can be made from cannabinoids from hemp, THCO is not naturally expressed by the hemp plant.

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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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United Patients Group

JANUARY 15, 2023

THC is the chemical aka cannabinoid in cannabis that gives off the psychoactive feeling. THC is known to interact with the cannabinoid 1 (CB1) receptors in the brain, eliciting a feeling of euphoria and a sense of being high. However, the DEA and FDA still consider CBD a drug regulated under the Schedule I classification.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

According to the DEA , if hemp or its derivatives contain levels of THC in excess of 0.3%, they are considered marijuana. Some commentators originally believed the answer was “no” – at least under federal law. First, state law is also important to consider. delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

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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. ”We are pleased with the DEA ‘s cooperation and support to facilitate our company mission to service the unmet needs of patients suffering from these chronic diseases.”

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The laws surrounding these products have some stipulations. Around 25% of participants reported using some form of cannabinoid in the past year, and about 12% of them used delta-8 or 9 products. Since hemp products must contain less than 0.3%

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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

Nathalie Bougenies recently wrote about a lawsuit filed against the DEA by the Hemp-CBD industry and we have written several times about the problems with the DEA’s rule: Watch Out! The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids. Don’t Take the Bait!

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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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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. ” “So, in our mind, all tetrahydrocannabinols cannabinoids are considered federally illegal,” Paulson says.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Import and export of “hemp” cannabinoid products As drafted, SB 353 would allow OLCC licensees (and others) to import and export items that fall under the federal definition of hemp. All very interesting stuff, especially coming from the first state to ban the sale of artificially derived cannabinoids (with limited exceptions).

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2022

federal law , it has not yet been used in any commonly prescribed medicines. The company initiated the first legal transfer (as deemed by federal law) to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). We could potentially develop north of 11,000 drugs that are cannabinoid-based. federal law. This means that U.S.

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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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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. Law enforcement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

The HIA issued a statement in support of delta 8 THC and other hemp cannabinoids. The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) issued a press release and accompanying legal position statement in support of delta-8 THC and other hemp cannabinoids today. We are proud to represent the HIA and to have prepared the position statement.

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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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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

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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 19, 2022

Despite the intent of the 2018 US Farm Bill to restrict intoxicating substances made from hemp, some companies are selling intoxicating cannabinoid products and claiming legality under the Farm Bill. However THCP, an intoxicating cannabinoid discovered in 2019, is too novel to fully establish its legal status.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 16, 2022

Today, many states have medical cannabis programs and the Food and Drug Administration has approved some cannabinoid-based drugs for certain conditions. As a refresher, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducts the licensing process that enables researchers to gain access to cannabis product.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

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. THC cap for lawful hemp products and directed USDA to work with HHS and the DEA on a study of whether that threshold is scientifically backed.

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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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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Furthermore, the uppermost flower is typically the most cannabinoid-rich. Another potential headache for farmers is that analytical laboratories must be registered with the DEA in order to perform compliance testing. The USDA said they will provide a list of DEA-registered labs on their website, but nothing has been posted yet.

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