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We hope you find this blog to be both informative and engaging. Since its creation by Rod Kight in early 2015, the blog has addressed a wide number of legal issues impacting the cannabis industry.

Rod Kight is an award winning lawyer, advocate, and author focusing his efforts on supporting farmers, manufacturers, labs, distributors, brands, retailers, and others.

The Kight on Cannabis Blog Disclaimer
This blog is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give you any legal advice. 

Kight On Cannabis Blog

We hope you find this blog to be both informative and engaging. Since its creation several years ago by Rod Kight, the blog has addressed a wide number of legal issues impacting the cannabis industry.

Rod Kight is an award winning lawyer, advocate, and author focusing his efforts on supporting farmers, manufacturers, labs, distributors, brands, retailers, and others in the cannabis, hemp, marijuana, and CBD industries.

The Kight on Cannabis Blog Disclaimer
This blog is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give you any legal advice. We recommend that you consult with an attorney before taking any actions with respect to cannabis, including hemp, marijuana, and/or any of their cannabinoids. Marijuana is illegal under federal law and the laws of many states. Possessing, using, distributing, and/or selling marijuana are all federal crimes. Please also note that even though marijuana is illegal under federal law, participants in the marijuana industry are required to pay federal taxes. This is true even for state not-for-profit entities.

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Rod Discusses the Federal Hemp Ban on CNN

November 15, 2025
I discussed the federal hemp ban on CNN this morning. Watch the video here.
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One Plant Alliance: A New Way Forward [Guest Article]

November 14, 2025
One Plant Alliance is on a mission to implement the regulation of all cannabinoid products under Three Golden Pillars (testing, labeling, and age-verification), in some ways similar to alcohol.
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Congress Just Killed Hemp. Now What?

November 13, 2025
In the big picture, the only viable option for the hemp industry is to engage in a full-blown lobbying effort to enact a better law.
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Hemp and Congress: An Update and Urgent Call to Action

November 11, 2025
The hemp industry has never experienced a greater existential crisis than it faces right now. Industry members, retailers, and consumers should take action today. Contact your Member of the House of Representatives today and urge them to vote against any bill that redefines hemp or that prohibits existing hemp products.
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Tennessee Reaches Agreement on Hemp Product Regulations During Transition

October 24, 2025
The agreement follows a petition for clarity on how HB 1376 applies to current licensees. Instead of a contested hearing, both parties opted for this order. We anticipate similar resolutions in other states as hemp advocates and states agencies grapple with regulations for consumable hemp products.
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Are You Using AI for Hemp Compliance? Why That’s Risky, and What to Do Instead

October 22, 2025
An “AI ban” on THCa flower in NC wasn’t real. Here’s why AI gets hemp law wrong, where it helps, and how to stay compliant.
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Yes, Hemp Pre-rolls Remain Lawful in Georgia (but not THCa Flower)

October 17, 2025
A Declaratory Ruling by the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirms that hemp “pre-roll cigarettes” are lawful provided that they comply with all other hemp laws and regulations, including the “total THC” limit, testing, packaging, labeling, and marketing requirements. Unfortunately, THCa hemp remains illegal in the state.
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California Ramps Up Enforcement Against Online Hemp Sales

October 13, 2025
This latest round of anti-hemp legislation will invariably force even more hemp businesses out of California. It will also hasten the state’s demise as the cannabis capital of the country, as more and more legacy cannabis companies discover the opportunities that hemp provides and move to friendlier states.
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Minnesota Update – Online Hemp Sales Are Prohibited

October 9, 2025
At an OCM virtual meeting on October 8, 2025, Minnesota officials confirmed that shipping hemp products to consumers is banned and that lower-potency hemp edibles (LPHEs) license applicants must have a physical location in Minnesota, with limited exceptions for delivery-only licensees.
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What Does the Ohio Executive Order Banning “Intoxicating Hemp” Really Mean? [UPDATED]

October 8, 2025
So what does this new Ohio “intoxicating hemp” executive order really mean? Regardless of the governor’s intentions, the only portion of the executive order that appears enforceable is that products containing delta-8 THC are banned as of October 14. Otherwise, and despite the appearance of being a comprehensive ban, things are pretty much status quo in Ohio right now.
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Florida Appeals Court Rules Smell of Cannabis Insufficient to Establish Probable Cause

October 3, 2025
In a welcome opinion that proves courts can be reasonable when addressing legal and policy shifts regarding cannabis, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal ruled that the mere smell of cannabis does not establish probable cause for a warrantless search.
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Minnesota’s New Hemp Licensing Rules: What Businesses Need to Know Ahead of October 2025

September 30, 2025
Big changes are coming for hemp businesses in Minnesota. Starting October 1, 2025, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will launch the state’s first licensing program for Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles (LPHEs). Every manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer will need to take action. In this article, we break it all down.
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