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California Delta-8 THC operator wins 4th copyright battle in a row

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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. Distro, LLC that delta-8 THC is legal for purposes of trademark protection. Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC by weight.

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So Long for THCA Products

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delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). According to the DEA , if hemp or its derivatives contain levels of THC in excess of 0.3%, they are considered marijuana. And THCA, when subjected to heat, converts into THC. If the sum of THC using this method exceeds 0.3%, the hemp must be destroyed.

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

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As anticipated, Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“Delta-8 THC”) has become the hottest, most flourishing cannabinoid currently found on the U.S. In the past few months, the sales of Delta-8 THC products have exploded, representing the fastest growing segment of hemp-derived products. Delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC Products.

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Intoxicating Hemp Product Laws are More Complicated Than They Seem

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That case is widely misquoted as having declared delta-8 THC legal nationwide. The Ninth Circuit is the appellate court for a group of western states and its rulings have no binding precedential value elsewhere. delta-9 THC. Imagine a state law that said you did not have to comply with a federal law.

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That Ninth Circuit Delta-8 Opinion and What’s Followed – It’s Not a Green Light for Intoxicating Hemp

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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% delta-9 THC.

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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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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. The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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