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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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New Vape Rules: Here’s What You Need to Know

March 1, 2021

This article about the new vaping laws and regulations provides a practical overview of the things that all sellers of vape products should know, including sellers of delta-8 THC, CBD, and hemp extract.

Cannabis and Cars- Scientific and Legal Implications of Cannabis Use and Driving (Video)

February 16, 2021

In this video podcast, Rod discusses the intersection of law and science that arises from cannabis use and driving. Traditional DUI tests are primarily oriented towards detecting alcohol impairment. Do these tests work for cannabis impairment? If not, is it possible to create cannabis-specific testing protocols, and accompanying laws and regulations, that accurately measure impairment while not unjustly criminalizing unimpaired cannabis users?

Does Prop 65 Really Require a Warning for Hemp Products?

February 5, 2021

Prop 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals, including THC. Must hemp products containing naturally-occurring THC bear the Prop 65 warning? In this article, I contend the answer is “no”.

ROD TALKS CANNABIS ON THE CANNABINOID CONNECT PODCAST (VIDEO)

January 21, 2021

In this video, Rod discusses delta-8 THC, CBD and cannabis in Europe and Mexico, the role of international treaties in cannabis reform, California’s Proposition 65, and the FDA’s position on CBD, among other cannabis issues.

USDA Issues Final Hemp Rule

January 15, 2021

The USDA issued a final rule on hemp production today. It will be formally published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2021 and become effective on March 22, 2021. Read the highlights in this article.

New Law Restricts Online Sales of Hemp and CBD Vapes

January 5, 2021

Online sellers of hemp vapes and CBD vapes are implicated in a new federal law that places stringent requirements on retailers of vaping products.

The FTC and CBD: Is Your Hemp Business a Target?

January 3, 2021

The FTC recently issued fines and sanctions to six CBD product manufacturers who were accused of providing misleading information to consumers about the benefits of hemp extract and CBD.

Delta-8 THC and State Law

December 22, 2020

There are many challenges with advising clients or potential clients about ∆8, one of which is the fact that many states across the country regulate hemp, hemp-derived CBD, and ∆8 differently. As a result, there is no “one-size-fits all” answer to whether ∆8 products can be manufactured, distributed, or sold within a given state.

Rod Discusses Cannabis and Psychedelics on “How To Launch An Industry” Podcast

December 20, 2020

Listen to Rod and other industry experts discuss the dichotomy between patenting psychedelics compounds and promoting free and open research, the complexities of South American cannabis in Europe, the 12,000 year old relationship between humans and psychedelics, a side by side comparison of two hallucinogenic substances, and how well various cannabinoids permeate the skin.

UN Holds Historic Cannabis Vote

December 2, 2020

A UN committee voted today on six proposals regarding cannabis. In addition to voting to remove cannabis from schedule IV, the Committee voted on five other related proposals.

Members of Congress Express Strong Objections to DEA Hemp Rule

October 23, 2020

Senators and House members expressed their strong objections to the DEA’s interim final rule in two recent letters to the DEA’s acting administrator.

Will You Support the Hemp Industry at this Crucial Moment?

October 16, 2020

We need your support for a lawsuit challenging the DEA’s unlawful assertion of regulatory authority over hemp. If you are involved in the hemp industry, the DEA’s interim final rule probably affects you.

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New Vape Rules: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cannabis and Cars- Scientific and Legal Implications of Cannabis Use and Driving (Video)

Does Prop 65 Really Require a Warning for Hemp Products?

ROD TALKS CANNABIS ON THE CANNABINOID CONNECT PODCAST (VIDEO)

USDA Issues Final Hemp Rule

New Law Restricts Online Sales of Hemp and CBD Vapes

The FTC and CBD: Is Your Hemp Business a Target?

Delta-8 THC and State Law

Rod Discusses Cannabis and Psychedelics on “How To Launch An Industry” Podcast

UN Holds Historic Cannabis Vote

Members of Congress Express Strong Objections to DEA Hemp Rule

Will You Support the Hemp Industry at this Crucial Moment?

Thought Leadership for the Hemp and Cannabis Industries

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