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The Key Differences Between CBD and THC You Need to Know

United Patients Group

CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. It can be consumed in numerous ways by smoking marijuana, vaping, eating it in food or drinks, or taking it in pill or tincture form. However, the DEA and FDA still consider CBD a drug regulated under the Schedule I classification.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The first argument was that according to the DEA, Delta-8 remains a schedule I substance because its method of manufacture is “synthetically-derived.” Put simply, regardless of its method of manufacture, if Delta-8 THC is derived from the Cannabis sativa L. plant, it is not synthetic.

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CBD Oracle Lab Study Shows Some Delta-8 Products Are 7700% Over the Legal Delta-9 THC Limit

Cannabis Law Report

The products included flower, edibles, prerolls, tinctures, concentrates, vape cartridges and vape pens, and were mainly purchased online from various states. Illegal Delta-9 Levels More Likely in Vapes and Concentrates: Vapes and concentrates generally contained higher levels of delta-9 THC than flower, tinctures or edibles.

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

Project CBD

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. Current Market Dynamics Loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill The 2018 Farm Bill defines “hemp” as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Article: How Do You Transport Marijuana While You’re Moving?

Cannabis Law Report

Much higher levels of THC occur naturally in the Cannabis plant, which can be processed into three main products – flower or fruit, resin, and oil – that can be smoked, vaped, or cooked into food products and consumed as what are called “edibles”. where recreational marijuana is fully legalized.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. In this position paper, cannabis is an overarching term used to refer to the plant Cannabis sativa. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5%

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Battle of the Weedwork Stars, Final Episode?

Cannabis Law Report

Back on June 4, 2018 , in honor of Hemp History Week , Jessica Walters at CannaMD explored the background of “ marijuana’s controversial cannabis brother, hemp – a non-psychoactive variety of the cannabis plant, cannabis sativa. ” Reason #2: Fake Cannabis Vapes Leading To Health Epidemic. in recent years.

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