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 […]
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 […]
Hemp CBD extractors can comment on onerous DEA rule
Todd Runestad | Mar 31, 2021 When in the course of extracting CBD oil from hemp biomass, an almost inevitable occurrence is a brief moment where the intermediary hemp material (IHM) concentrates the cannabinoid content to more than 0.3% THC. This is routinely remediated out to waste hemp material (HWM) so that the finished product has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oregon bill advancing delta-8 THC limits awaits governor’s signature
Published June 28, 2021 Oregon lawmakers have agreed on new limits for hemp-derived products including delta-8 THC. A bill that cleared the legislature Saturday and now awaits Gov. Kate Brown’s signature would ban the sale of hemp products containing THC to minors, reported (Medford’s) KDRV-TV. READ MORE HERE…
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 […]