Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

United States: UPDATED: The Delta-8 THC Loophole. Update: Since the posting of this blog, Drug Enforcement Administration officials have made comments suggesting that delta-8 THC is not a federally controlled substance. As of November 11, 2021, the DEA has yet to issue a binding opinion. 3% Delta-9 THC. by Demetria L.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

THC-O-acetate (THC-O or tetrahydrocannabinol acetate) is a synthetic cannabinoid said to be more potent and have longer-lasting effects than regular THC. How is THC-O-Acetate made? It’s important to note that THC-O is not a natural, or naturally-derived cannabinoid. What are its report effects?

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Otherside Farms

MAY 10, 2022

THC-O is three times as strong as delta 9 THC and five times as strong as delta 8 THC. Many cannabis fans are interested in THC-O because it is easily absorbed by the body and produces a potent and tranquilizing high. About THC-O. THC-O, is also known as THC-O-acetate. THC-O vs DELTA 9 THC.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published an interim final rule surrounding hemp and hemp derivatives. Although the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp derivatives under.3% 9 -THC, hemp processing has always fallen in a regulatory “grey-zone” because of the lack of regulations. 9 -THC on a dry weight basis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

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. Via MJ Biz.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 18, 2021

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) quietly made an announcement that’s expected to have a profound and long-lasting impact on cannabis research and development in the United States. Leafly’s Ben Adlin documented the shockingly poor quality in this 2017 article : Smoking 25% THC, studying 8% THC. DEA finally relents.

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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Including THCA in Total THC Number. The 2018 Farm Bill also closed a loophole that allowed high THCA plants to meet the 0.3% THC requirement. Some states took that literally and would only use the THC value for evaluating whether the plant met the requirement. However, the cannabis plant does not produce THC.

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The Cannigma

MAY 6, 2021

Delta-8-THC, a close relative of the more famous delta-9-THC, acts in many of the same ways producing a similar high and even some of the same therapeutic effects. What is delta-8-THC. Along with delta-9-THC, delta-8 is one of the few cannabinoids considered to be intoxicating. (El Sound too good to be true?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

DEA Announces Steps Necessary to Improve Access to Marijuana Research. The DEA is providing notice of pending applications from entities applying to be registered to manufacture marijuana for researchers. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which was signed into law on Dec. percent or less delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Key Notes: The Ninth Circuit found that Delta-8 THC products are federally legal under the plain meaning of the definition of “hemp” set by the 2018 Farm Bill, making it the first Circuit to find such products lawful. percent Delta-9 THC, the Ninth Circuit found that they were lawful and that the preliminary injunction was merited.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill , which permits the distribution of hemp-derived products at the federal level, the popularity of delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 products has surged. delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC by dry weight, there is room for heavier products like edibles to contain more grams of THC.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

THC Delta-8 THC, the lesser-known THC compound is gaining notoriety. So, what is delta 8 THC and why is the compound trending now more than ever? A spotlight on delta-8 THC . For one, the US 2018 Farm Bill is causing some legal confusion on whether or not it can be sold nationwide, like CBD. Elevated moods.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

March 17 to include further detail on how Trulieve sources its Delta-8-THC. With all the buzz surrounding Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the cannabis industry, many questions circulate around what the up-and-coming cannabinoid is, where it comes from, and its legal status. RELATED: Dr. Ethan Russo Endorses 1% THC Limit for Hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Ninth Circuit Upholds Trademark Protections for Manufacturer of E-Cigarettes Containing Delta-8 THC. The lawsuit centered on AK Futures’ “Cake”-branded delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“delta-8 THC”) products. WRITTEN BY: Snell & Wilmer. David Barker. Andrew Green. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Boyd Street Distro, LLC , finding that the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill”) legalized delta-8 THC. Though delta-8 THC naturally occurs in the cannabis plant in small amounts, it is commonly made through a conversion process using CBD. as opposed to delta-8 THC or total THC (i.e.,

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

USDA Ditches DEA Registration. Drotleff also covered a very promising statement from USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach, who told the NASDA that the USDA has reached an agreement with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to remove the requirement that only DEA-registered labs test hemp for THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The 2018 Farm Bill (i.e., Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) decriminalized those cannabis plants and parts having low concentrations (up to 0.3% 9-THC plants are defined as “hemp,” whereas higher ?9-THC 9-THC plants are labelled “marijuana” and remain illegal under federal law. 8-THC), which is an isomer of ?9-THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

A notable exception has been the crackdown on Delta-8 THC, which is derived from hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill carved “hemp” and its derivates from the definition of marijuana in the CSA. . Several states, including New York, have moved to ban the manufacture and sale of the substance. Where Things Stand Federally.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) quietly confirmed last year that the seeds of cannabis—because they contain less than.3% 3% THC (cannabis’ psychoactive ingredient) on a dry-weight basis—are in fact, legal, under the 2018 Farm Bill. That means cannabis seeds can be sold openly and without criminal liability.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

In recent months, a synthetic compound derived from hemp called THC-O acetate—often referred to simply as THC-O (pronounced “THC oh”)—has quickly gained popularity among Americans who don’t have access to legal cannabis. . THC-O products are increasingly popular in states where consumers don’t have access to legal cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 26, 2021

Colorado and New York just joined a growing group of states saying “no” to delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC is a version of THC , or tetrahydrocannabinol, the compound in weed that gets people high. What’s the big deal with delta-8 THC, especially since Colorado and, recently, New York already legalized weed?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

The compound responsible for the euphoric, mind-altering effect is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test includes THC, and its presence at defined levels constitutes a positive drug test. percent THC, they could contain high enough levels of THC to make a drug test positive.

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Freedom Leaf

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Though it doesn’t get users high like THC-dominant products, CBD is all the rage these days due to its medical benefits and gray-area legality. On September 28, the DEA designated Epidiolex —a plant-based CBD pharmaceutical manufactured by the UK-based GW Pharmaceuticals—a Schedule V drug in the government’s list of controlled substances.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

Since that time, annual arrests have generally trended below 6,000 per year, while cannabis seizures fell to an all-time low in 2018 (when an estimated 2.8 The report also for the first time reported seizures of processed marijuana products, including THC oils and wax, along with seizures of infused edible products.

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TheAnswerPage

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Has the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued any statements about the legal “loop hole” in the Farm Bill and the production and sale of ?8-THC? The DEA specifically lists ?8-THC 8-THC as a Schedule I substance (under the category tetrahydrocannabinols). 2021.0097.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 11, 2021

By now, many in the industry are aware of the recent craze surrounding delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a natural component of cannabis that has burst into popularity over the past several months. ” RELATED: Understanding Delta-8-THC: Where Does It Come From? Delta-10 vs. Delta-8 and Delta-9: Chemical Differences.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 8, 2021

Washington state regulators are indicating a willingness to regulate Delta-8 THC products for sale in licensed cannabis dispensaries, although chemical experts say that the issue will require study before rules can be drafted. Colorado Backs Away from Delta-8 THC Regulation. Last year, the U.S. But I think it’s possible.”.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

As federal and state governments tackle the legalization of hemp as a distinct product from cannabis, the safety of the products produced from hemp isn’t getting the same attention as those produced from THC-based cannabis. Sample passed Hemp THC limit but likely not hemp-derived Source: SC Labs Analysis Report: CBD and Hemp-Derived Products.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 27, 2020

The DEA has a new hemp rule. of marijuana in 2018. dea hemp rule. The rule makes illegal the production of “wet hemp,” a necessary part of the hemp extraction process that results in a temporary increase in THC. He did not address the DEA’s new rule and its effect on the industry’s survival.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. Customers looking for a “weed light” experience could be getting something decidedly heavy , with delta-9 THC levels well beyond the legal limit and very little in the way of testing for impurities.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released its interim final rule for the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Today, we further discuss the THC testing requirements proposed in the rules and how they will impact the hemp industry. TOTAL THC TESTING PROTOCOL. DEA REGISTRATION. percent limit.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

The report doesn’t weigh in on delta-8-THC, which can be derived from legal hemp but isn’t regulated under federal statute. In the report, lawmakers took issue with the 2018 Farm Bill’s 0.3% THC cap for lawful hemp products and directed USDA to work with HHS and the DEA on a study of whether that threshold is scientifically backed.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. delta-9 THC and are derived from hemp itself consisting of less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. delta-9 THC).

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Most of us in the hemp industry are well-aware of the major issues in the interim rules: 15-day pre-harvest testing requirements, total THC, DEA laboratories, and crop insurance to name a few. 3% Total THC. 3% Total THC. But THC levels can fluctuate because of numerous factors beyond the control of any farmer.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Domestic Hemp Production Program, which was established by Congress as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA’s interim final rules requires that hemp plant testing must be conducted by a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered laboratory, but Virginia has only a small number of DEA-registered labs.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 16, 2022

It started up again under the 2014 Farm Bill that allowed farms with DEA approval to grow hemp for research and expanded after the 2018 Farm Bill passed. The state has explored medical legalization since 2018 , but it has never been successful. CBD derived from hemp plants is legal in Indiana thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill.

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