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The Key Differences Between CBD and THC You Need to Know

United Patients Group

CBD and THC are two natural substances found in the cannabis plant. Defining CBD and THC. CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. Hemp-derived CBD must have a THC concentration of 0.3 THC is the chemical aka cannabinoid in cannabis that gives off the psychoactive feeling.

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The 2018 Farm Bill Does Not Support the DEA Interim Rule

Canna Law Blog

Until a few weeks ago, everyone in the hemp world thought the next big development would come from the federal Food and Drug Administration (after all, the FDA recently submitted proposed guidance to the White House, which has yet to be released). The DEA Just Passed a BAD Interim Rule Impacting Hemp CBD and Other Cannabinoids.

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Understanding the 4 Major Differences Between CBD and THC

United Patients Group

Understanding the 4 Major Differences Between CBD and THC CBD and THC are both compounds that can be found in the Cannabis plant. CBD does not produce any psychoactive effects, while THC does. This means that CBD won’t get you high, while THC will. Hemp must legally have a THC content of 0.3 percent or less.

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

Cannabis Law Report

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L. … and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers … with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] concentration of not more than 0.3 ” §1005.9(a)(3)(ii).

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The U.S. Trademark Office Says ?8-THC Is Illegal — Usually

Cannabis Law Report

9-THC plants are defined as “hemp,” whereas higher ?9-THC 9-THC plants are labelled “marijuana” and remain illegal under federal law. 8-THC), which is an isomer of ?9-THC. 8-THC is intoxicating (unlike CBD), but less so than ?9-THC. 8-THC is also legal. 9-THC concentration of not more than 0.3 But whether ?8-THC

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

Food and Drug Administration. The study has received full approval from the FDA, DEA, and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). It’s characteristics include mellow indica-like body effects, but with an almost euphoric effect, like a sativa. Blue Dream is a hybrid that’s very popular because of the sativa-dominant attributes.

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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). 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). Cannabis above 0.3%

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