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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

Its provocative kicker states: Much of whats sold as hemp today isnt hemp at all its a mix of synthetic intoxicants and illicit THC masquerading as a legal, natural product. What’s more, synthesized Delta-9 THC is present in many of these products, despite being prohibited in both California’s cannabis and hemp programs.

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The Hemp Standard is 0.3% THC. That Should Be Changed.

Canna Law Blog

Perhaps the most dubious rule is the total THC testing standard. The USDA then adopted a total THC testing requirement by which total THC is the molar sum of delta-9 THC and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (“THCA”). 3 percent concentration of delta-9 THC, which everyone agrees is a more forgiving standard.

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Maine: Regulators Moving Forward With Rules to Govern Retail Marijuana Sales

NORML

After multiple delays, regulators are finally moving forward with draft regulations to implement the state’s 2016 voter-approved initiative legalizing the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana. The proposed regulations also impose limits with regard to THC content and the appearance of cannabis-infused edible products.

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THC can remain in breast milk for six weeks, study finds

The Cannigma

THC, the key intoxicating chemical of cannabis, can be present in human breast milk up to six weeks after marijuana use, according to a new study. After testing the women’s milk, blood, and urine samples, the researchers found that all participants still had detectable levels of THC in their breastmilk six weeks after quitting cannabis.

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THC Provides More Symptom Relief Than CBD, According To New Study

MassRoots

government and people who are uncomfortable with the high that is produced by the main psychoactive cannabinoid occurring in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have accepted CBD with open arms in recent years by adding it to coffee, skincare regimens, and personal lubricant. CBD VS. THC.

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NORML Says DEA’s Newly Proposed Bulk Cultivation Rules Are “Unduly Onerous, Expensive, and Impractical”

NORML

In 2016, the DEA publicly announced that it would, for the first time, begin accepting applications from private entities wishing to grow research-grade cannabis. Those entities who wish to either cultivate low-THC crops (those containing no more than 0.3

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Quick Hits

Project CBD

Published in Nature , the study found that just under a third of patients report significant improvements and over half report moderate improvements while using CBD -rich oil derived from cannabis (30% CBD , 1-2% THC ). Previous research has found that THC may be effective for some cases that do not respond well to Ritalin. .