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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

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A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. Hemp not really hemp Speaking in a Feb.

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One Signature Could Remove Marijuana From Schedule I Tomorrow

Canna Law Blog

Yes, the DEA would need to do some light follow-up rulemaking—but that’s been done before , and the Office of Legal Counsel has already signed off on it. In fact, even if marijuana gets rescheduled via the full DEA/HHS process and lands in Schedule III, a future AG could use § 811(d)(1) to shove it right back into Schedule I.

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THCa: The Legal Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Behind the Buzz

The Cannigma

hemp laws, has sparked massive consumer interest in THCa flower, edibles, tinctures, and drinks. THCa is naturally found in raw, unheated cannabis and hemp. Hemp-derived THCa flower and concentrates are federally legal in the U.S. But unlike THC, THCa doesn’t cause intoxication in its raw form. Delta-9 THC by dry weight.

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America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market

Canna Law Blog

marijuana laws truly are. THC and hemp when referring to cannabis at, or below, 0.3% As I discussed in The Hidden Potential Winners of Marijuana Rescheduling: DEA-Registered Bulk Manufacturers , U.S. Hemp faces its own barriers The global picture for hemp isnt much better for U.S. hemp operators. If the U.S.

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Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses

Canna Law Blog

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. This latest shift by the SBA, however, zeroes in on hemp operators, especially those producing or selling Consumable Hemp Products. Cannabis is the plant species that includes both marijuana and hemp. Otherwise, be specific.)

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The Hidden Potential Winners of Marijuana Rescheduling: DEA-Registered Bulk Manufacturers

Canna Law Blog

But there’s a group of players who’ve been surprisingly quiet, despite potentially having the most to gain: DEA-registered bulk marijuana manufacturers. However, under current US law, DEA Registrants are missing out on a massive opportunity. This booming global market is one that DEA Registrants are unable to access.

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DEA Letter – Delta 8 THC derived from hemp is not a controlled substance

Cannabis Life Network

The Delta 8 THC industry can breathe a little easier, so long as they are using hemp. In a recently obtained letter, the DEA clarified its position on hemp-derived Delta 8 THC. As long as the product is hemp-derived and doesn’t contain Delta 9 THC, it’s legal. Delta 8 THC made from hemp is legal […].

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