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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

Explains Devitt: If Im going to extract or source Delta-9 THC from hemp rather than [high-resin] cannabis, Im going to need around 50 times more biomass, which means 50 times more acreage, 50 times more labor, 50 times more water, et cetera, et cetera, [to make a small amount of THC distillate.] Hemp not really hemp Speaking in a Feb.

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Virginia Announces New Policy Allowing the Production of Hemp Extracts

Cannabis Law Report

Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts. Authored By: Samuel B.

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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.” What is hemp extract certification? The FDA has long maintained that hemp extract (setting aside hemp seed products) is not an approved food ingredient.

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The Legal Status of Cannabis for Animals

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For years, hemp companies have been producing CBD rich extracts and marketing them for animals and humans. This is why you often see terms like “phytocannabinoids rich extract” and “hemp extract” on products rather than the term “ CBD.”. Hemp is defined as cannabis that naturally produces less than 0.3% Related story.

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

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Last August, the agency announced that it would once again be reassessing and amending its policies. percent THC), or who wish to extract cannabinoids from plants that meet the federal definition of hemp, are not subject to the DEA’s licensing requirements.

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TSA says hemp products and CBD medications now cleared to fly

Cannabis Chronicles

Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. Cannabinoid oil, or CBD, can be extracted and processed from the hemp plant to be used for medicinal purposes. Some local airports said the rule change would not change the way they operate, while others were not aware any policies were altered at all.

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Virginia: JLARC Recommends Changes to Marijuana Policies

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The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission recommended that legislators make changes to Virginia’s new marijuana policies such as adding penalties and reconsidering eligibility for social equity licenses ahead of July 1st in a briefing Monday. Virginia Public Radio reports.

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