Federal bill introduced to change hemp definition to 1% THC

Todd Runestad | Apr 01, 2021 The Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act of 2021 was recently introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Its goal is to address problems that have plagued hemp CBD for years and would make life easier for farmers and processors hemmed in by drug warrioring regulators. “For years, I’ve led the fight in Washington to […]

Cannabis banking bill passes U.S. House, seeks to ease hemp trade

Todd Runestad | Apr 20, 2021 As if by design, on the eve of 4/20, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the SAFE Banking Act by a vote of 321-101, paving the way for cannabis businesses to access the financial system. “The banking drama I believe has impacted hemp just as much as, if not more than, […]

Delta-8 THC in the DEA’s Orange Book: What It Means

By Patrick Williams May 14, 2021 Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has appeared in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) “Orange Book” and is in an online version dated May 10. This list of controlled substances lists delta-8 THC as “[another] name” for tetrahydrocannabinols. Tetrahydrocannabinols are listed in the Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1308. However, the federal […]

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 […]

New Hemp CBD Laws, Regulations, And Policies: June 2021 Update

Written By Vicente Sederberg LLP In an industry undergoing constant updates and an everchanging patchwork of state hemp laws and regulations, it is critical for hemp businesses and other cannabis industry participants to stay up to date on how changes in the laws and rules may affect them. Below is a breakdown of notable updates […]

CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – July 2021

Congressional report offers overview of CBD/hemp market, policy challenges The Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a report which says there are “three leading markets for hemp, each based on the part of the plant used: fiber, seed/grain, and flower.” However, CRS notes some observers suggest “a separate, marketable category exists for the plant’s extracted compounds” such as […]

COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST DEA FOR VIOLATION OF 2018 FARM ACT HEMP PROVISIONS

By Joanne Cachapero – September 21, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two hemp industry representatives on Friday filed a petition for review in the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its Acting Administrator Timothy Shea. The complaint, filed by the trade organization Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and woman-owned hemp product manufacturer and retailer RE […]

PROPOSED CBD LEGISLATION RECEIVES CRITICISM FROM CONSUMER GROUPS

By Staff  April 1, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 4, the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021 (HR 841) has caused upset among several consumer groups. Sponsored by Representative Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.), HR 841 would permit the inclusion of hemp, hemp-derived CBD, or any other […]