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Update on Industrial Hemp Legislation in California

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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. DEA cases in the early 2000s.

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United States: Hemp And CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

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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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Is Delta-8 THC a Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe. – Cannabis Business Executive

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In the past few months, the sales of Delta-8 THC products have exploded, representing the fastest growing segment of hemp-derived products. Similarly to CBD-infused products intended for human consumption, Delta-8 THC products fall under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”). Federal Legal Framework.

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How long will delta-8 remain legal?

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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.

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FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

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Until recently, CBD resided in a legal penumbra where hemp was still scheduled on the federal Controlled Substances Act and could not be cultivated without a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”). A multitude of states now allow CBD in food and drinks for consumption by humans and animals.

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What is Delta 8 THC and why is it trending?

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As processors began to manipulate and isolate hemp material, the minor cannabinoid became a common and abundant byproduct. The 2018 Farm Bill explicitly states that any plant byproducts are permissible to sell. This may be one reason why the DEA took some federal action in August of 2020. The delta-8 THC difference.

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Delta-8 — Sowing Confusion in the Cannabis Industry

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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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