Tag: Cannabis Law

The DEA and CBD – New Drug Code for CBD

By Ted Mortenson “…According to an announcement as far back as n September 2018, the DEA announced that drugs including CBD products containing a range from zero to 0.1% THC content are considered “Schedule 5” controlled substances and dangerous drugs forthwith. This announcement is the first time the agency has lowered any type of Cannabis-derived cannabinoid […]

Feds To Send Marijuana And Hemp Samples To Labs As Part Of Large-Scale Testing Accuracy Study

Published 6 months ago on January 15, 2021 By Kyle Jaeger A federal science agency is inviting labs to participate in a large-scale study to assess their ability to accurately analyze marijuana and hemp samples for their cannabinoid profile and possible contaminants. “…If you’re going to confiscate a farmer’s crop, or subject a person to prosecution, you want […]

FDA WARNS CBD COMPANIES OVER OPIOID CLAIMS

A.J. HERRINGTON MAY 14, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two companies for making unsubstantiated claims that their CBD products can be used as an alternative to opioids or as a treatment for opioid addiction. The letters were sent to BIOTA Biosciences, LLC in the state of Washington and […]

Leading U.S. Hemp Organization Comes Out In Favor Of Delta-8

The Hemp Industries Association announced its support of the controversial psychedelic compound as CBD companies continue squabble with state and federal authoritiesWritten by Chris Kudialis, CBD and Cannabis Reporter.|Last Updated:Jun 27, 2021 After months of silence, a leading U.S. industry group for hemp professionals is setting the record straight: Delta-8 THC should be allowed. The Hemp […]

Washington Marijuana Growers Call Synthetic Delta-9 and Delta-8 a Threat

Written by Medical Team, Leafreport’s Clinician Team. Last Updated:Jun 09, 2021 Delta-9 is the “high”-producing molecule in cannabis that most users are familiar with. The newer, less psychoactive cannabinoid delta-8 comes from hemp, legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill. Growers’ concern over what they call synthetic products – which they fear may put them out of […]

Texas First State to Say ‘No’ to Delta-8 THC Criminalization

4 weeks ago. by Sarah Friedman Recap of what’s been going on in Texas Last month, I reported on four different cannabis-related bills that were making their way through Texas’ Congress at that time. When I wrote the article, none of the four bills had passed. All bills represent a general loosening in Texas law toward cannabis and […]

GOP Lawmakers File Another Marijuana Research Bill For Military Veterans

Published 2 months ago By Kyle Jaege on April 30, 2021 A pair of Republican lawmakers on Friday introduced a congressional bill meant to promote research into the medical potential of marijuana for military veterans. This is the latest piece of legislation focused on cannabis and veterans that’s been filed this Congress. It comes one day after a […]

Dealing With Delta-8 ‘Riskiest Thing You Can Do’ in Cannabis: Q&A With Rod Kight

Konrad | Adobe Stock The attorney says the government “never contemplated naturally occurring compounds that could also be produced from other naturally occurring compounds.” Patrick Williams May 24, 2021 Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), patenting psychedelics and certificates of analysis: these are some of the hot topics North Carolina and Oregon-licensed attorney Rod Kight focuses on at […]