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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

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. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. Hemp not really hemp Speaking in a Feb.

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ELECTION 2024: 5 FACTS EVERY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ADVOCATE NEEDS TO KNOW

Americans for Safe Access

This election year, Capitol Hill buzzed with discussions about cannabis scheduling, hemp regulations, and the FDA’s evolving role in regulating cannabinoids. Yet, missing from these debates was one critical topic: the future of medical cannabis and protections for patients.

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Colorado Continues Enforcing Intoxicating Hemp Regulations – Will More States Follow?

Canna Law Blog

25-5-427 and regulated by 6 CCR 1010-24 ), a landmark bill regulating intoxicating hemp products in the state. This legislation followed recommendations from the Intoxicating Hemp Task Force, which was established a year earlier under SB 22-205. In June 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 23-271 (codified in C.R.S.

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From Seed to Supplement: Growing Hemp for Premium Hemp Gummies

Otherside Farms

The explosion of interest in hemp cultivation across the country isn’t surprising given the plant’s versatility. Hemp, a resilient crop, yields products ranging from textiles and biofuels to popular wellness items like hemp gummies. Once extracted, hemp oil is infused into gummy formulations.

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New Insights into Hop Latent Viroid and Hemp

Medicinal Genomics

The conversation revealed groundbreaking insights into hop latnet viroid (HLVd) including the viroid’s transmission, signs of resistance in hemp varieties, and potential mitigation strategies. Nachappa shared that in 2021 he team found HLVd in the Colorado hemp fields, and since then nearly every hemp-growing state in the U.S.

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Remembering Wade Laughter, the Unsung Hero of CBD

Project CBD

With CBD emerging as the exciting new kid on the cannabinoid block, several early adopters who had access to rare CBD-rich genetics were initially skittish about releasing their proprietary property. One of these CBD-rich varietals was “Harlequin,” so named by Wade Laughter, who didn’t take credit for breeding it.

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Oregon’s Hot Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. This hemp is often sold and marketed online without age verification, in packaging attractive to minors, or at unlicensed retail stores. The technical report at issue runs 45 pages, and covers marijuana as well as hemp. Not a great look overall.

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