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What’s the Difference Between CBD, THC, Hemp, Cannabis, and Marijuana?

LifeCannMD

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more.

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Oregon’s Interstate Commerce Bill for Marijuana Seeds and Intoxicating Hemp Products

Canna Law Blog

Most interestingly, the reconstituted SB 353 would allow OLCC licensees to export intoxicating products that fall under the federal definition of hemp, along with marijuana seeds. This would include a fair bit of what is called “usable marijuana” under OLCC administrative rules, as well as certain edibles and concentrates (ex.:

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Washington Q&A: Hemp Processor Registration and Hemp Extract Certification

Cannabis Law Report

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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Hemp vs Cannabis: The Differences Explained

Otherside Farms

People new to the cannabis world can get in legal trouble mixing up hemp vs cannabis. This guide explains the difference between cannabis and hemp. The Big Hemp vs Cannabis Debate. The confusion about hemp vs cannabis stems from slang terms meeting legal terms. In reality, hemp is cannabis, and cannabis is hemp.

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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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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: Oregon

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. Today we turn to Oregon. total THC and are free of certain chemicals.

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Intoxicating Hemp Product Laws are More Complicated Than They Seem

Canna Law Blog

When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, did it intend to legalize intoxicating hemp products? If it did, why didn’t it just legalize marijuana? And why didn’t it address the manufacture or sale of intoxicating hemp products? I think the answer to all of these questions is clearly “no.”

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