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Scientists Argue for New Definition of Hemp

CannaMD

Our current definitions of hemp and marijuana distinguish these separate varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant based on THC content. THC at peak maturity – which is not uncommon , despite efforts to monitor cannabinoid content earlier in the growing cycle. New Hemp Definition Study. Cannabis plants that contain over 0.3%

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CBN: The Sleep-Inducing Cannabinoid

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

CBN is a popular cannabinoid, but what should we know about CBN and sleep? This minor cannabinoid has always existed in the cannabis plant in small quantities, but it is gaining in popularity for its potential healing properties. Unlike some other cannabinoids, it is not present in substantial amounts in fresh cannabis flower.

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UK: Assoc For The Cannabinoid Industry Founder Says UK World’s Biggest Market After The US

Cannabis Law Report

Legal cannabis consumption and it isn’t even legal yet. Britain’s legal cannabis market has boomed during the coronavirus pandemic to become the second biggest after the United States, as consumers rushed to alleviate Covid-linked symptoms, industry experts say. Here we’re just talking about CBD.

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Bad News for Hemp THC Beverages in California

Canna Law Blog

At some point in the last few years, people seemed to realize that getting a cannabis (marijuana) license is not cheap or easy, and that it’s a whole lot easier to sell intoxicating cannabinoid products. THC, so wouldn’t these products by definition not be intoxicating?” ” The answer is yes and no.

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FSD Pharma Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lucid Psycheceuticals

Cannabis Law Report

In addition, Lucid’s pipeline includes Lucid-201, a psychedelic drug candidate targeting mental health disorders, and it is also investigating certain cannabinoids. million) in FSD Pharma stock (the “ Transaction ”), as further described below.

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OLCC Finalizes New Rules on Delta-8 THC and other Artificially Derived Cannabinoids

Cannabis Law Report

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) recently finalized new administrative rules on Delta-8 THC and other artificially derived cannabinoids as directed by HB 3000 (2021). These rules do not apply to industrial hemp licensees who legally operate outside of OLCC’s regulated cannabis market – the below rules apply only to OLCC licensees.

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California Breaks With the FDA, Poised to Legalize Hemp Cannabinoids in Food and Beverage Products

Cannabis Law Report

The California Legislature has passed a bill that will allow California consumers to purchase food, beverage, dietary supplements, and cosmetics manufactured with hemp-derived cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD). on a dry weight basis), from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The FDA’s response?

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