Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Based on her data, Dr. Snyder finds that requiring “Total THC” concentrations not to exceed 0.3%, rather than just limiting ?9-THC, 9-THC, severely limits the hemp strains a farmer can grow. Click here for a discussion of Total THC. Total THC limit set forth in the Rule will do great harm to the hemp industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. Customers looking for a “weed light” experience could be getting something decidedly heavy , with delta-9 THC levels well beyond the legal limit and very little in the way of testing for impurities.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are not controlled substances.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2021

Trade Show Raided for Delta-8 THC. As a result of yesterday’s occurrence, plainclothes police officers (“undercovers”) are walking the show floor today while its vendor booths are currently being searched for any Delta-8 THC and similarly prohibited products. NRS 453.139) Section 3.5 is prohibited.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

When it comes to tetrahydrocannabinol, one typically refers to the better-known THC, Delta-9. It is estimated that Delta-8 has 75% of the potency of Delta-9 THC. This agent exhibits a lower psychotropic potency than delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC), the primary form of THC found in cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Consistent with the definition of “hemp” under the Agricultural Marketing Act, this exception would only apply to extracts from the plant Cannabis sativa L. with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 % on a dry weight basis. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Among the hundreds of cannabinoids contained in cannabis, THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) has been the focal point for testing because of its psychoactive properties. However, cannabis also contains THC-A (tetrahytrocannabinolic acid) which, by itself, is not psychoactive. 3% of total THC tested under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

As the FDA acknowledges, “Delta-8 THC is one of over 100 cannabinoids produced naturally by the cannabis plant” [1] , but its natural presence in Cannabis and the fact that it can be derived from federally legal “Industrial Hemp” does not make legal or safe in the eyes of the federal government or state lawmakers. percent delta-9 THC.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Similarly, the former definition of “Processor” is expanded to include kief processors licensed under ORS 475B.070 New rules govern potency labeling of THC and CBD products that are tested on or after February 1, 2020. 070 and hemp growers and handlers licensed under ORS 571.305.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Hemp that is found to test over the legal limits for THC could be subject to destruction, as well as enforcement action depending on the totality of the circumstances. However, it is may be a good time to consider performing proactive field-testing, or taking other steps to ensure compliance before being contacted by regulators.

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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. delta-9 THC. Delta-8 is derived from CBD extracted from hemp, but in scientific terms it is delta-8 THC. It’s definitely exploded,” she told Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

If passed in it’s current form, HR 5587 would amend the FDAC’s definition of dietary supplement (21 U.S.C. The FDA could deal with this through regulation, as the FDAC does grant the FDA Secretary the authority to regulate around the definition of dietary supplement. Remember, federal agencies only exist because of federal lawmakers.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

These are seeds derived from marijuana plants that have a THC content less than 0.3%, but when planted will germinate into marijuana plants that have a THC content more than 0.3%. The seeds themselves have little to no THC, regardless of whether they were extracted from or may germinate into a plant that has more than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Urabn Milwaukee write, Some Wisconsin hemp growers say state agriculture officials didn’t test their fields on time, making their crop more likely to surpass the allowed THC level. Growers then pay for the state to test their crop for THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana. “We percent THC. “If

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The new law specifically includes Delta-8 within its definition of “THC,” a definition that turns on whether a cannabinoid is intoxicating. State regulators may include or exclude cannabinoids in the definition of “THC” when regulators determine that such cannabinoids cause or do not cause intoxication.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

THC is deemed a “non-compliant cannabis plant” and a state or Tribal plan must cover the destruction of such material. Total THC Testing. The interim hemp rules also cover THC testing, which was a point of concern in the lead up to theses rules being released. Hemp that tests above 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

THC Testing. The Plan lays out the WSDA’s procedure for testing hemp: WSDA tests hemp for Total THC using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the determination of ? 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and ?9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic 9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THC-A). Destruction and Disposal.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The partnership is reflected in the terms of the Binding Heads of Agreement between the Epsilon, THC Pharma (the Epsilon’s wholly owned subsidiary, and owner of the Southport Facility), Valens, and Valens Australia Pty Ltd (Valens’ wholly owned subsidiary) (the “ Agreement “). together, the “Definitive Agreements”). Schedule 1.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

A New Definition of “Industrial Hemp” Currently, the California Health and Safety Code defines “industrial hemp” as follows: “Industrial hemp” means a crop that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. code relative to hemp use this definition. And significantly, the two definitions are different.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

THC would be regulated differently than low-THC hemp as “cannabis.” Under the CAOA, marijuana and THCs derived from marijuana, would be removed from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Hemp, hemp-derived THC, and hemp derivatives were removed from the CSA under the 2018 Farm Bill. Delta-9 THC. THC or less).

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

2. The addition of a new definition for “craft” cannabinoid hemp products. 3. An increase of the acceptable THC concentration of intermediary hemp extract. 4. Revisions to the Labeling and Packaging Requirements. Second, they should keep an eye on the rulemaking process, where permanent rules will ultimately issue.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Jennifer Mora is senior counsel in the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Los Angeles office and a key member of the firm’s Workplace Compliance Solutions Group. Problems arise when employees test positive for THC but then claim to be using a “THC-free” or “pure CBD” product.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2020

DEA Interim Final Rule: What Is “Synthetically Derived THC”? As Nathalie explained, the IFR: suggests that in-process hemp shall be treated as a schedule I controlled substance during any point at which its THC concentration exceeds 0.3 9-THC at points when ?9-THC 9-THC can be measured on a dry weight basis.”

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The PACT Act generally prohibits the mailing of cigarettes but due to recent amendments, the definition of “cigarettes” for mailability purposes now includes vapor devices containing cannabis derivates. Because the definition of “cigarettes” now includes “ENDS” that are used with ? Background.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

The group’s president, Allan Gandelman, said the state’s current plan to tax marijuana based on THC potency and slow-rolling licensing would harm small businesses, and could undermine the state’s burgeoning legal adult-use marijuana market. 4 Removal of the THC-Based Excise Tax. 26) morning.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. total THC and are free of certain chemicals. total THC is strictly prohibited.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

We do know that the Drug Enforcement Administration has confirmed that the importation of cannabis plant material that falls outside of the Controlled Substance Act’s definition of “marihuana” (e.g., CBP also stated that “hemp flowers” are not excluded from the CSA definition.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing the agricultural crop from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. What differentiates hemp from marijuana is merely its tetrahydrocannabinol (“ THC “) concentration, which must not exceed 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

THC), cannabis remains an illegal substance according to the Controlled Substances Act, meaning that commerce involving non-hemp cannabis is unlawful. However, states may require compliance with licensing and other regulatory obligations as a precondition for registration. Other than hemp (cannabis that contains ?

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

THC, which is the psychoactive element in cannabis – was intercepted by Maltese authorities, who believed it was normal, high THC cannabis. The issue stems from the definition of what a product really is – and whether cannabis flowers can be considered a product, and enjoy protections afforded to products.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2023

The fine print is mostly in the definitions The Agreement defines key terms a follows: “ CBD ” means “hemp-derived compounds that have a concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (‘THC’) at or below 0.3% and contain no other form or amount of cannabis.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

THC from the definition of a Schedule VI controlled substance under North Carolina law. SB1876 improves last year’s legislation by removing unfair and unnecessary labeling requirements for CBD products and takes out requirement of a lengthy verbatim THC disclosure. Farm Bill of 2018.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In January 2020, OEHHA added “ THC ” to the list of chemicals known to cause reproductive harm. These safe harbors are key because, while voluntary, they represent a business’s de facto compliance with Prop. In addition, oils, wax, vapes, etc. usually contain at least one chemical on OEHHA’s list. 65 Cannabis Regulations.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

Adult-use weed may still be prohibited throughout most of the US, but a quick browse through Instagram, Facebook, or Google will still turn up dozens of “businesses” offering a wide variety of THC vape carts for sale. . And upon closer inspection, it definitely looks like they aren’t. How Can You Tell If a Vape Cart Is Fake?

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

It’s hard to read the tea leaves in a lot of cases – inspections can be a prelude to enforcement, but they can also be a way for the agencies to spur compliance without clogging up the court system. There’s a brief one-year windup period for compliance that will run later this year. 65 warnings too. inhalable v.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Pharmacopeia (USP) issued a statement on delta-8 THC, offering several considerations to help prevent consumer harm resulting from substandard, contaminated or adulterated products containing the cannabinoid. While federal law limits the delta-9 THC content of hemp to not more than 0.3 Grassroots Federal/State Legislative Highlights.

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