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Scientists Argue for New Definition of Hemp

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Our current definitions of hemp and marijuana distinguish these separate varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant based on THC content. THC qualifies as hemp (which is CBD-dominant and cultivated by industrial hemp farmers nationwide for various purposes – especially, in recent years, to support the booming CBD industry).

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Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California?

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Dozens of times per month, I am asked by clients and potential clients whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products are legal in California. 3% delta-9 THC and excludes hemp, which is legally defined as the Cannabis sativa L. plant with more than.3% plant with.3% 3% or less delta-9 THC. plant with.3%

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What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana CBD Oil?

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Although hemp-derived CBD oil and marijuana-derived CBD oil are often mistaken by non-patients as the same thing (“I don’t need a medical marijuana card, I can buy CBD at the gas station!”), That’s why today, in honor of National Hemp Day , CannaMD is here to set the record straight! Hemp & THC Limits.

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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Regulate Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD in Food

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introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) link] extracts.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Colorado

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. When it comes to hemp, few states have embraced hemp like Colorado.

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Hemp-CBD Laws: Alabama

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. Emphasis added).

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Did the 2018 Farm Bill Open the Door to Importing Hemp?

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We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. We do know that the Drug Enforcement Administration has confirmed that the importation of cannabis plant material that falls outside of the Controlled Substance Act’s definition of “marihuana” (e.g.,

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