Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. Several states, including New York, have moved to ban the manufacture and sale of the substance. But that is only the tip of the iceberg for regulation of hemp and hemp derived substances. It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2019

Hemp CBD cookies, anyone? Our California hemp lawyers have been getting pummeled with questions about the legality of industrial hemp derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) ever since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed in January (and especially since our recent hemp and Hemp CBD webinar ).

Food

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

One variation of cannabis is called hemp. All cannabis plants contain cannabinoids, which are a group of similar compounds. The industrial hemp plant happens to contain large quantities of special cannabinoids known as cannabidiol or CBD for short. Is CBD Legal Under Federal Law?

State Laws

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

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). Assembly Bill 45 (AB45), which is expected to be signed into law before Oct. The FDA’s response?

Food

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2019

If passed, the legislation would help resolve issues in the state involving hemp-derived products, including products containing cannabidiol (CBD), and pave the way for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to regulate the processing and sale of these products. Patrick Goggin is a Senior Attorney at Hoban Law Group.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues. Cannabinoid Subcommittee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Cannabis: industrial hemp. Existing law governs the cultivation of industrial hemp in this state and establishes a registration program administered by county agricultural commissioners and the Department of Food and Agriculture for growers of industrial hemp, hemp breeders, and established agricultural research institutions, as defined.

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

Every gummy, every CBD tincture, every vape pen, every cannabis recommendation is political and will be until cannabis and all its cannabinoids are federally legal. These forces now hold real power on Capitol Hill and are exploiting the regulatory divide between hemp and cannabis to fracture our once-unified movement.

Policy

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

To keep our drivers safe, it became necessary for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a state law to reduce the speed limit to 60 mph. However, it was the federal government that left this highway unregulated, and it then fell to the state to add important safety regulations. Whereas marijuana contains more than 0.3% or less THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The hemp-derived cannabinoid market continues to grow and evolve despite lingering questions over federal legality and numerous state laws that try to keep pace. Much has been written about new “legal” hemp products that contain intoxicating delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THC-O Acetate. with the authors.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

The legislation passed with two clear directives in mind: (1) regulating artificially derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC, and (2) creating an enforcement system to ensure hemp licensees are not illegally growing marijuana. This blog post explains how these legislations developed, and ultimately led to Oregon’s hemp moratorium.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

I sell hemp products and CBD,” said Lucas, who co-sponsored the marijuana legalization bill last year and has touted her cannabis shop in an effort to boost her Twitter account. At her request, the Mercury emailed her questions but she did not respond. Read more at.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Delta-8 THC and delta-9 THC are distinct cannabinoids (i.e., In 2018, Congress enacted the Farm Bill, which distinguished prohibitions on marijuana from hemp. The Farm Bill defines hemp as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. With this advantageous change in the law, the hemp industry has thrived. delta-9 THC.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We’ve written extensively about hemp-derived CBD and the myriad issues faced by manufacturers CBD edibles. You can read more about this topic here: Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California? The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update. Litigation Update: JustCBD Files Motion to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit.

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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. delta-9 THC and are derived from hemp itself consisting of less than 0.3% Distro, LLC , No.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

But how can a product that purportedly gets users high escape federal and state regulation? Delta-8 is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids that are naturally found in hemp and cannabis plants. That being said, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, dubbed the “Farm Bill”, expressly carved out “tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp.”

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2024

As such, humanity is beginning to discover the numerous cannabinoids found in the plant. And while cannabinoids like delta-9-THC have undergone thorough research, there’s more to learn about compounds like THC-JD. We’ll also examine what makes THC-JD different from popular cannabinoids like delta-9-THC. Let’s get started!

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In the early months of 2019, and after the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, an increasing number of state and municipal agencies continue to pay close attention to hemp-derived CBD products, in some cases leaving products under siege by regulators.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2019

Hemp News in California- Hearing Update. . . If passed, the legislation would help resolve issues in the state involving hemp-derived products, including products containing cannabidiol (CBD), and pave the way for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to regulate the processing and sale of these products. .

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

Without further ado: No more Farm Bill hemp-CBD ingredients or additives. It’s no secret that the California Department of Health Food and Drug Branch (“FDB”) has an issue with hemp-CBD. Now, CDPH-MCSB is following suit (indirectly). Now, CDPH-MCSB is following suit (indirectly). ” Labeling.

Packaging

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2022

Hemp Today. Delta-8 THC products will be available only in Oregon’s licensed recreational cannabis outlets after a state law passed last year that placed the CBD-derived compound under the same regulations that cover legal marijuana. The law, which becomes effective this Friday, July 1, makes Oregon the first state in the U.S.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2023

Charting the NFL’s Evolutionary Journey Toward Embracing CBD Research In recent years, the NFL has steadily ramped up its commitment to CBD research and cannabinoids as an alternative to opioid painkillers. These collaborations serve as a testament to the shifting attitudes toward cannabinoids in sports.

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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.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

Plus, hemp-based products are legal in certain US states. Depending on your state laws, you will find that several hemp-based products are legal. However, cannabis-based products are illegal under some federal laws. Thus, before purchasing your products, it’s important to check with your federal laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 18, 2022

Hemp Grower has a good piece publishedt his week on the issue. The opinion reads: “Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC) comes within the definition of a Schedule I controlled substance and is unlawful to possess or sell in Kansas unless it is made from industrial hemp and is contained in a lawful hemp product having no more than 0.3%

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

The popularity of Delta-8-THC , a cannabis compound found in hemp and marijuana, has really taken off in the past year or so. Hemp stores and online retailers around the country are now offering a wide range of Delta-8 tinctures, vapes, and gummies that promise a legal, calming high that feels like a blend of CBD and traditional weed.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

A California company specializing in hemp-derived delta-8 THC products has notched a fourth straight victory in copyright battles with competitors that it claimed were illegally using its protected brand. By way of background, the 2018 Farm Bill legalizes hemp so long as the hemp or hemp product contains less than 0.3%

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SMPL

JANUARY 20, 2020

Wellcana Group has big expansion plans for its LSU-licensed medical marijuana operations in Louisiana and is separately courting farmers to grow hemp to support the company’s launch soon into CBD products. “We’re also going to put together an industrial hemp processing center there, too,” Davis said.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

However, eight states have legalized recreational use of cannabis and 33 states have passed medical marijuana laws. Thus, people living in states that have legalized some form of cannabis may use the products according to state law. What Is The Difference Between Marijuana And Hemp?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Although the 2018 Farm Bill carved out hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, few court rulings have addressed the legal distinction between federally-legal hemp and federally-illegal cannabis. A new opinion from the District of Oregon ( Bogard v. 1:19-CV-00705-AA, 2021 WL 4269991 (D.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

We are leaps and bounds ahead of where we were just a quarter century ago, with at least 18 states having legalized adult-use cannabis , and at least 47 with some degree of medical cannabis laws on the books, even if only for Type III cannabis , otherwise called low-THC cannabis or hemp. What do the experts say?

Medicine

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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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’. The 2018 Farm Bill explicitly states that any plant byproducts are permissible to sell. Including -. Kentucky.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The most recent federal law to address potential legal uses of cannabis/CBDderived goods is the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, colloquially known as the 2018 Farm Bill. Signed into law on December 20, 2018, the 2018 Farm Bill formally acknowledges that hemp, defined as the plant “Cannabis sativa L. Cannabis sativa L.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

After the Agriculture Act of 2018 was reauthorized, hemp, a species of the cannabis plant, has been legalized on the federal level. With this, hemp byproducts also began to flood the market. This includes cannabidiol or CBD, one of the most active cannabinoids found in the plant. This hemp oil extract comes in many forms.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

In recent years, the cannabis industry has witnessed a surge of interest in the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids. While much attention has been focused on the well-known compounds like CBD and Delta-9-THC, a lesser-known cannabinoid called Delta-8-THC has emerged as a topic of interest. THC content.

Cannabinoids

Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although both of them are cannabinoids derived from cannabis, there is a big difference between the two. It binds to the cannabinoid receptors to prevent the THC from activating it. Laws were passed which make CBD products in the form of oil extracts legal in the US. Hemp-derived CBD products (with less than 0.3

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