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

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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. Cannabis Cannabis is a genus of plants that includes hemp, marijuana, and many others.

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Should You Import Hemp to the United States?

Canna Law Blog

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of hemp and hemp-derived products has sparked strong business interest from foreign stakeholders. IMPORTING HEMP. Although the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the commercialization of hemp and its derivatives, the production of the crop has yet to be regulated by the U.S.

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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

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. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA. THC would be regulated differently than low-THC hemp as “cannabis.” Cannabis above 0.3%

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: What You Need to Know

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. States are (mostly) consistent when it comes to hemp production.

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Are CBD-Infused Alcohol Beverages Legal?

Canna Law Blog

This post provides an overview of the regulatory framework of alcoholic beverages, including pre-manufactured industrial hemp-infused drinks and “homemade” alcoholic drinks infused with CBD oil or extracts. Pre-Manufactured Alcohol Beverages Infused with Hemp. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts.

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Cannabis laws in Uruguay

The Cannigma

The government has established a regulated market for the production, sale, and consumption of cannabis. This approach gives doctors the flexibility to recommend cannabis-based treatments for various conditions where they believe it may be beneficial. The plant has been used for traditional and medicinal purposes for centuries.

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Is weed legal in Turkey?

The Cannigma

As increased use of synthetic materials replaced hemp fibers, the growing of cannabis further declined. Strict laws prohibiting narcotics that were introduced in Turkey in the 1970s define current norms on hemp and cannabis production. They can only use the fibers, seeds, and stems. Cultivation in the Turkish nation.