Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Last week the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a bad interim hemp rule. My colleague Nathalie Bougenies wrote about how this interim rule could have devastating impacts on the burgeoning hemp-derived delta-8 THC industry. The DEA is aware of the concerns of the CBD industry, and is evaluating policy options,” he told L.A.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 15, 2019

We have noted previously that the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently announced that drugs that include CBD (cannabidiol) with less than 0.1% of THC (tetrahydrocannabinols) are now considered Schedule V drugs provided they are approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Medical Marijuana, Inc.,

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“THCA flower is legal under federal law” Maybe. Griffen’s article is just one of many parsing the language of the 2018 Farm Bill and a 2023 DEA letter on the topic. See also: “ THCA and the DEA: Rod Breaks Down the Latest News ” from Rod Kight, an another attorney prominent in the space. And DEA often loses in court.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 18, 2021

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) quietly made an announcement that’s expected to have a profound and long-lasting impact on cannabis research and development in the United States. Leafly’s Ben Adlin documented the shockingly poor quality in this 2017 article : Smoking 25% THC, studying 8% THC. DEA finally relents.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Schedule One drugs are “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” Simply put, in the eyes of federal law, cannabis is illegal. According to Federal law, cannabis use is illegal. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Key Notes: The Ninth Circuit found that Delta-8 THC products are federally legal under the plain meaning of the definition of “hemp” set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making it the first Circuit to find such products lawful. percent Delta-9 THC, the Ninth Circuit found that they were lawful and that the preliminary injunction was merited.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Bad policy and the new cannabinoids markets It always starts with policy. And here’s the fundamental problem, in my opinion: hemp and marijuana are the same plant, albeit with different levels of THC. delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis, it’s legally classified as “hemp.” Delta-9 THC, rather than the 0.3%

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SpeedWeed

JULY 10, 2021

There was no announcement made about this change, but the policy has been quietly updated on the back end. . This happened a year after the FBI claimed it was “looking into changing internal policy when it comes to the use of CBD products by its agents and other employees” in regards to the current legal status of CBD. “I

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s not as if the law has changed or the FDA’s actually issued any regulations on Hemp CBD. But, the FDCA grants the FDA Commissioner can override the Drug Exclusion Rule by issuing “a regulation, after notice and comment, finding that the article would be lawful under [the FDCA].” USDA Ditches DEA Registration.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners seized over 5.5 According to figures published in the DEA’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program Statistical Report, agents and their partners confiscated approximately 5.53 million cultivated cannabis plants last year – a 20 percent increase over 2020’s totals.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Boyd Street Distro, LLC , finding that the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill”) legalized delta-8 THC. Though delta-8 THC naturally occurs in the cannabis plant in small amounts, it is commonly made through a conversion process using CBD. as opposed to delta-8 THC or total THC (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. The governor also signed Senate Bill 1700 to protect the privacy of doctors recommending low-THC marijuana and their patients.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 24, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s holding that the 2018 Farm Bill legalized delta-8 THC products derived from hemp. In the Ninth Circuit’s view, “the plain and unambiguous text of the Farm [Bill] compels the conclusion that the delta-8 THC products before us are lawful.”

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2019

We have noted previously that the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently announced that drugs that include CBD (cannabidiol) with less than 0.1% of THC (tetrahydrocannabinols) are now considered Schedule V drugs provided they are approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In Horn v.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

In recent months, a synthetic compound derived from hemp called THC-O acetate—often referred to simply as THC-O (pronounced “THC oh”)—has quickly gained popularity among Americans who don’t have access to legal cannabis. . THC-O products are increasingly popular in states where consumers don’t have access to legal cannabis.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. Whether you’re planning a long road trip or flying to see family over the holidays — the following will ensure you stay on the right side of the law. >> Learn more: Where is Cannabis Legal?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

Congressional report offers overview of CBD/hemp market, policy challenges. The report doesn’t weigh in on delta-8-THC, which can be derived from legal hemp but isn’t regulated under federal statute. House lawmakers approved spending bills on a wide range of cannabis-related policy issues. Published To JD Supra.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

But today’s “hemp” market has moved way beyond CBD, as noted by several commentators who expressed concerns about the unregulated proliferation of high-dose THC consumables and novel synthetic intoxicants thanks to loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill, which is up for revision and renewal in the coming months.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. Customers looking for a “weed light” experience could be getting something decidedly heavy , with delta-9 THC levels well beyond the legal limit and very little in the way of testing for impurities.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 8, 2021

Washington state regulators are indicating a willingness to regulate Delta-8 THC products for sale in licensed cannabis dispensaries, although chemical experts say that the issue will require study before rules can be drafted. Colorado Backs Away from Delta-8 THC Regulation. Last year, the U.S. But I think it’s possible.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. Kansas Attorney General Calls Delta-8 THC a Schedule I Controlled Substance. total tetrahydrocannabinols (THC).”.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But despite increasing acceptance by the public, and commercial investment in psychedelic therapies, aging federal laws stem the flow of vital research. Research was permitted in the mid-20th century, until the law stepped in. Once off-limits because of federal prohibition, a trickle of research from the 1990s has grown into a stream.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2023

But, there’s a huge controversy about whether it can be controlled, with agencies like the DEA saying it is. For example, here’s a blurb from one of the letters: As noted above, your various Delta-8 THC products have an appearance and form similar to conventional candies, foods, and beverages often consumed by children.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

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. But how long will that last?

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC. But THC levels can fluctuate because of numerous factors beyond the control of any farmer.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This bill also directs the DEA to register manufacturers and distributors of CBD or marijuana for commercial production of an approved drug that contains marijuana or its derivative. We’re talking about THC levels that have been off the charts,” he said. The Drug Policy Reform Act. States Reform Act.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Today, we further discuss the THC testing requirements proposed in the rules and how they will impact the hemp industry. TOTAL THC TESTING PROTOCOL. To the disappointment of many in the hemp industry, the USDA adopted a total THC testing requirement. DEA REGISTRATION. percent limit.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

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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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

However, this (1) did not offer any help for hemp cultivated in states with hemp programs that were inconsistent with the 2014 Farm Bill, and (2) is only guidance and was not legally binding on any court or law enforcement agency. Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

I first met Bob Hoban a decade ago when our two law firms began the uncertain journey into providing legal services to cannabis clients entering Colorado’s great marijuana social experiment. I look forward to becoming a greater part of Bob Hoban’s vision and his industry-leading global law firm. Bob Hoban did.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

In the preliminary emails and phone calls, a very common question those lawyers ask is this: “The FDA has stated that it is ‘not legal’ to introduce THC or CBD products into the marketplace. But the question for the courts would be what level of deference to afford FDA, and the law is somewhat unclear on that today. Would they win?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The manufacture, distribution, and possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law, which categorizes it as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. This prohibition stands in contrast to the 18 states that have “legalized” recreational cannabis use and the 37 states that have enacted laws regulating cannabis use for medical reasons.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The membership subsequently met with the USDA’s new Hemp Work Group, and White House officials that serve the President on agriculture and drug control policy. Senators) who joined the group in a spirited, interactive discussion on hemp public policy. percent THC during processing, even if the final product is below the federal limit.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

CBD is the main nonintoxicating phytocannabinoid, and unlike THC, CBD has a very low affinity for CB receptors of the endocannabinoid system and possesses the unique ability to counteract the intoxicating and adverse effects of cannabis, such as anxiety, tachycardia, hunger, and sedation in rats and humans.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

#BreakingNews : During the #ImpactForum in Orlando, Florida, Former #President Bill Clinton came out full force in #support of CBD plus a small amount of THC for pain management. link] #news #cannatechtoday #breaking #thc #florida #orlando #clinton #cbd #pain. — Cannabis & Tech Today (@cannatechtoday) February 24, 2022.

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