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California Bill May Change State’s Cannabis and Hemp Industries

Canna Law Blog

.” Similarly, the term “industrial hemp” (with respect to existing hemp regulations” will be defined to exclude any “synthetically derived cannabinoid” Anyone in the hemp industry is well aware over the myriad issues concerning the precise definition of “synthetic” (see here or here , for example).

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Two New State Laws Could Disrupt the Vapor Industry

Cannabis Law Report

On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. We provide background on the legislation and discuss the potential implications for the sales of vapor products in the respective states. By Azim Chowdhury & Taylor D.

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California Delta-8 THC operator wins 4th copyright battle in a row

Cannabis Law Report

A California company specializing in hemp-derived delta-8 THC products has notched a fourth straight victory in copyright battles with competitors that it claimed were illegally using its protected brand. Distro, LLC that delta-8 THC is legal for purposes of trademark protection. Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC by weight.

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

Project CBD

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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Delta-9 THC Products From Hemp Are A Risk Not Worth Taking

Cannabis Law Report

The hemp-derived cannabinoid market continues to grow and evolve despite lingering questions over federal legality and numerous state laws that try to keep pace. Much has been written about new “legal” hemp products that contain intoxicating delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THC-O Acetate.

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Is Delta-8 THC a Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe. – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

As anticipated, Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“Delta-8 THC”) has become the hottest, most flourishing cannabinoid currently found on the U.S. In the past few months, the sales of Delta-8 THC products have exploded, representing the fastest growing segment of hemp-derived products. Delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC Products.

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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. Several states, including New York, have moved to ban the manufacture and sale of the substance. The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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