Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. This hemp is often sold and marketed online without age verification, in packaging attractive to minors, or at unlicensed retail stores. Those are semisynthetic substances like delta-8 THC or CBN derived from CBD. Not a great look overall.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Subject: Prohibited: conversion of CBD to delta-8 THC; purchase or sale of hemp-derived delta-8 THC. This bulletin is offered in response to stakeholders who have requested additional guidance regarding delta-8 THC following the release of LCB Policy Statement #PS21-01 on April 28, 2021.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

Meanwhile, cannabis storefronts selling hemp-derived THC in other states are having to halt online orders in order to keep up with the volume of sales coming in. A new law recently kicked in for Minnesota that effectively allows adults 21 years of age and up the right to purchase THC products. The stipulation?

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Specifically, the Texas State Law Library explains , The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for the purposes of criminal penalties. In other words, substances with THC are not legal for recreational use under their current cannabis program, and marijuana more broadly is highly regulated.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

According to Hemp Industry Daily reporter Laura Drotleff , it an eventful week for hemp regulation at the National Association of State Department of Agriculture (NASDA) meeting in Arlington, Virginia. FDA Changing Its Tune on Hemp CBD? The FDA is finally taking a rational approach to Hemp CBD. Both are analyzed below.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2021

As states crack down on delta-8 THC production and sales, the market remains curious: Where does this cannabinoid fit into the broader ecosystem of cannabis and hemp? We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. Are there any market opportunities here?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2019

Hemp stakeholders have been eagerly waiting for the release of rules and regulations by the U.S. Although the 2018 Farm Bill removed the hemp and its derivatives from the Controlled Substances Act, it did not provide clear, consistent and reliable standards to safely and lawfully produce the crop. percent THC. percent THC.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 15, 2023

As the legality of hemp and cannabis products strengthens, people are curious to learn more about the different compounds they contain. CBD and THC are two natural substances found in the cannabis plant. Defining CBD and THC. CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2019

In other cases, testing has revealed the presence of THC, which may put consumers in jeopardy for legal ramifications – such as arrest or the loss of employment (due to a drug test failure). In December, Congress enacted legislation removing industrial hemp (defined as cannabis containing less than 0.3

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

New York marijuana regulators on Wednesday approved rules for the state’s cannabinoid hemp program, notably clarifying that flower from the crop can be sold but delta-8 THC products are currently prohibited from being marketed. Hemp-infused foods and beverages will also be allowed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2021

The Bend Bulletin reports… A Culver farm is seeking at least $600,000 for a destroyed hemp crop that it claims should be covered under an insurance policy for hay. The Oregon Department of Agriculture considers hemp a form of “forage or feed,” he said.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2020

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. Today we head to New Mexico.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Get it right with Total THC testing requirements. In the past few months, many of our Oregon hemp clients have asked us to clarify the testing requirements imposed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (“ODA”). percent “Total THC.”. percent “Total THC.”. As such, THCA does not “contain” delta-9 THC.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

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. total THC and are free of certain chemicals. Today we turn to Oregon.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As with humans, cannabis for pets can be broadly divided into two categories : hemp-based CBD and true medical cannabis (marijuana) products. Hemp is defined as cannabis that naturally produces less than 0.3% For years, hemp companies have been producing CBD rich extracts and marketing them for animals and humans. Related story.

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NORML

MARCH 26, 2020

Last August, the agency announced that it would once again be reassessing and amending its policies. Those entities who wish to either cultivate low-THC crops (those containing no more than 0.3 The agency is accepting public comments on its proposed rule changes until May 22, 2020.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 19, 2021

And while many of the regulatory rules have been crafted thoughtfully, existing cannabis policy gaps have contributed to concerning market behavior. Alarmingly, there have been reports of synthetically created tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) being sold in the state of Washington. The Guise of Synthetic THC.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2019

The European Union is set to increase the permitted THC levels in legal cannabis products from 0.2 The reforms are part of the EU’s Common Agriculture Policy (CAP); a system of agricultural subsidies and other programs for member nations. percent [THC containing hemp varieties] are as safe as 0.3 AUTHOR: Mark Taylor.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Industrial hemp (low-THC cannabis) is regulated under separate licensing frameworks in most Australian jurisdictions. This Q&A focuses primarily on medicinal cannabis (containing higher THC). Employers should: Establish fair and transparent testing policies. Can employers enforce a zero-tolerance cannabis policy?

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

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. 2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. Emphasis added).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

So while you wouldn’t want me writing your will, my eight years in the trenches advocating for hemp legalization and helping to draft state and federal laws and regulations puts me a pretty good position to provide counsel to hemp and CBD companies. Hemp Roundtable. Click here to listen in. Best, Jonathan Miller.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2019

This is because both CBD and THC are active ingredients in FDA-approved drugs and were the subject of substantial clinical investigations before they were marketed as foods or dietary supplements. But to reiterate, nothing in the 2018 Farm Bill alters the FDA’s position on CBD pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).

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Veriheal

MARCH 28, 2024

UFC has announced a five-year agreement with Love Hemp, naming it the Official CBD Partner of UFC. In a short time, you’ll see Love Hemp ads and logos across UFC social media and programming on UFC FIGHT PASS (UFC’s streaming service). Who Is Love Hemp? Of course, this new partnership means much more than the terms on paper.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 9, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has quietly updated its anti-cannabis employment policies , becoming one of the first federal agencies to accept the fact that most Americans now live in a state where weed is legal in some form. .

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In a blow to freedom and democracy, state lawmakers in Texas banned smokeable hemp. In what many consider an equally heinous move, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban smokeable hemp. What’s the hangup with smokable hemp—and what does it mean for people in Texas? Hot Hemp and a History of Cannabis Issues.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. AZ resident? FL resident?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Dozens of times per month, I am asked by clients and potential clients whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products are legal in California. 3% delta-9 THC and excludes hemp, which is legally defined as the Cannabis sativa L. 3% or less delta-9 THC. 3% or less delta-9 THC. plant with.3%

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

The industrial hemp producer possesses a license issued by the Department of Agriculture, for the state where the Post Office/acceptance unit is located, which includes documentation identifying the producer by name and showing the mailer is authorized by the registered producer to market products manufactured by that producer.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Following the enactment of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”), there has been a huge interest in the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) for our furry friends. Yet, public demand for Hemp-CBD pet products may be pushing the market ahead regardless of legal requirements. FEDERAL POLICIES.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

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. We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

What is Delta 9 THC? In order to understand Delta 9 THC, we need to first look at what THC is. THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol and is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. There are other cannabinoids that have similar effects on the body as THC, but they’re not as well studied or understood.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

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.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 14, 2020

Hemp was legalized federally just over a year ago. During the run-up, legislators from Mitch McConnell to Ron Wyden said things like “[b]y removing hemp from the federal list of controlled substances, farmers can explore the bright future of this versatile crop, found in everything from a coffee mug to your car dashboard.”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 847, that seeks to criminalize the possession and transportation of hemp flower in the state.

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Veriheal

MARCH 25, 2024

Selling hemp, CBD (cannabidiol), and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) products on Amazon’s marketplace is prohibited, but that hasn’t stopped sellers from finding ways to circumvent this policy. One such company, CBD Oracle, has recently analyzed a variety of CBD and hemp products available for sale on Amazon.

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