The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The DEA sends a letter to Georgia pharmacies. GEORGIA Earlier this fall, we noted that independent pharmacies in Georgia would begin offering low THC oil to medical marijuana patients. Well, apparently the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) noted that as well, and they didn’t take kindly to it.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

HHC is a semi-synthetic, hydrogenated derivative of THC. The hydrogenation process introduces hydrogen molecules to THC , resulting in HHC sharing many of the psychoactive effects of THC. While several U.S. states have laws restricting such substances, others do not. However, given HHC’s semi-synthetic nature, the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Testimonies by Wang and Quarles urged committee members to incorporate language into the 2023 Farm Bill that would regulate CBD and other hemp-derived compounds. Wang encouraged committee members to incorporate language into the 2023 Farm Bill found in H.R. The panel’s leaders agreed; Ranking Member Rep. Watch the exchange here.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

As described by the FDA : “Delta-8 THC has psychoactive and intoxicating effects, similar to Delta-9 THC (i.e., ” Delta-8 is said to produce a “milder high” due to weaker chemical bonds than Delta-9-THC. the component responsible for the ‘high’ people may experience from using cannabis).”

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seems happy to respond to public and private parties inquiring about the control status of various substances. DEA answers some of these inquiries more quickly than others, and the response letters are usually short and to the point. What are the legal ramifications of DEA writing these things?”

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seems happy to respond to public and private parties inquiring about the control status of various substances. DEA answers some of these inquiries more quickly than others, and the response letters are usually short and to the point. What are the legal ramifications of DEA writing these things?”

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2024

In my June 2023 post, I concluded that even if there are good arguments for THCA’s legality, practically speaking law enforcement was likely to consider THCA in calculating total THC, given the fact that THCA converts to THC upon application of heat. But, it bears mentioning that DEA’s interpretations are just that.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Griffen’s article is just one of many parsing the language of the 2018 Farm Bill and a 2023 DEA letter on the topic. See also: “ THCA and the DEA: Rod Breaks Down the Latest News ” from Rod Kight, an another attorney prominent in the space. I would say: “Someone over at DEA wrote a letter last year indicating that it’s not.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

And here’s the fundamental problem, in my opinion: hemp and marijuana are the same plant, albeit with different levels of THC. And states have taken any number of approaches— not just on the THC side, but also with hemp-derived food, beverages and other products. delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis, it’s legally classified as “hemp.”

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

In a post on August 3, 2023, hemp lawyer Rod Kight analyzed new cannabinoid H4 CBD – one I’d never stumbled into before. And it is not on the CSA (the DEA tried and then backed off efforts to schedule it in 2016). Take this FDA press release from April 2023 for example: On Wednesday the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Both Oregon and California (and now Washington) have THC program export bills, but those laws are anticipatory and mostly symbolic. So, seeds possessed by OLCC licensees that will germinate into high THC plants would be shippable too. Suffice it to say that DEA has opined that it is — at least for now.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2023

On July 5, 2023, the FDA and FTC jointly announced six cease and desist letters to alleged delta-8 product makers. But, there’s a huge controversy about whether it can be controlled, with agencies like the DEA saying it is. You can access the letters here. You can read more about that issue here or here. 174, 176 n.9

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reported that the federalization of hemp would result in hemp shielding criminal activities. The agencies reported that 58% of the samples taken in this effort tested positive for unlawful levels of THC and uncovered illegal water diversion from rivers and creeks as well as exploitation of immigrant laborers.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

AUGUST 15, 2024

If Congress would like to change the legal status of marijuana, they would do so before or after the DEA makes a final scheduling decision. On May 21, 2024, the DEA opened a 62-day public comment period, which concluded on July 22, 2024. Currently, rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III of the CSA is being considered.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

“We’re continuing to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies across the company, and remain broadly on track to our target of $150 – $200 million in fiscal 2022- fiscal 2023,” added Mike Lee , CFO. “We THC market in advance of federal permissibility. First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Summary.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

In Beverages, The Company launched a portfolio of THC beverages in the Canadian recreational cannabis market during FY 2021, capturing 35% dollar share of the total beverage category during the full year. Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”), the U.S. In Edibles, the Company launched Twd. hemp industry in the U.S.,

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

cannabis community awaits the resumption of the DEA’s administrative law hearing on rescheduling marijuana later this month, this blog will take a glimpse at the ever-dynamic global landscape of cannabis policy. Phase I, implemented in 2023, legalized cannabis cultivation clubs, home cultivation, and personal possession.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2025

In September 2023, the U.S. They must work closely with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to pass the move. The hearings were halted so DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney could review these allegations. He set specific instructions to move the proceedings forward, but the DEA failed to follow those instructions.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

THC content) under federal law, signaling a major shift in the U.S. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced in August that a hearing regarding the reclassification decision will take place on December 2, 2024, before an administrative law judge. In May 2024, the U.S. government’s stance on cannabis prohibition.

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