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The Week in Weed: October 30, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Oregon Senators voice their opposition to the DEA’s hemp rule. New York State released proposed rules for hemp extracts in food, drinks and vapes this week. New York State released proposed rules for hemp extracts in food, drinks and vapes this week. dea hemp rule. state ballot roundup. and finally.

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Delta-8 Study Finds Products Used More In States Without Legal Cannabis

Veriheal

Two methods are employed to process delta-8: one involves the chemical conversion of CBD into delta-8 and delta-9, while the other entails extracting natural delta-8 THC from hemp plants. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is working on amending the Farm Bill in 2024 to create new rules and regulations regarding synthetic weed.

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

Cannabis Law Report

In ruling that delta-8 THC is legal for purposes of trademark protection, the Ninth Circuit opined that products containing delta-8 THC are generally legal because they are hemp derived products and federal law defines hemp as “any part of” the cannabis plant, including “all derivatives, extracts, [and] cannabinoids,” containing less than 0.3%

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Trademark Protections for Manufacturer of E-Cigarettes Containing Delta-8 THC

Cannabis Law Report

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction in favor of AK Futures LLC (“AK Futures”), a manufacturer of e-cigarette and vaping products, against Boyd Street Distro, LLC (“Boyd Street”), a Los Angeles-based storefront and smoke product wholesaler that had allegedly been selling counterfeit versions of AK Futures’ products.

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OLCC Inspectors Instrumental in Discovery of Illegal Marijuana Oil Processing Operation in Lane County

Cannabis Law Report

The illicit extraction operation was detected by OLCC inspectors at an out-of-compliance Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) medical grow site. Also seized were items relating to the manufacture and sale of counterfeit vape cartridges. Upon discovering the suspicious marijuana processing operation OLCC inspectors notified OSP.

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U.S. Court of Appeals Weighs in on Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Classification Cannabis Practice Update

Cannabis Law Report

percent Delta-9 THC, and that this “seemingly extends to downstream products and substances, so long as their delta-9 THC concentration does not exceed the statutory threshold” and are a derivative or extract of hemp. Because AK Futures attested that its products were hemp-derived and contained less than 0.3

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What is THC-O?

Otherside Farms

It is made by extracting CBD from hemp. THC-O is made from hemp and therefore legal, however, DEA tightened the law by stating that all synthetic THC is illegal. THC-O Vape Carts. THC-O Vape carts are common and available in various flavors that can be smoked from a traditional vape pen.

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