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I am Rod Kight. I live in Asheville, North Carolina where I practice law, raise five kids, play music, advocate for cannabis legalization, and enjoy life. I hope you find this blog to be informative, entertaining, and a helpful vehicle for cannabis advocacy. Cannabis should be legal in all of its forms and I intend for this blog to be a part of the larger legalization movement.
Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and selling marijuana are all federal crimes and that this blog is not intended to give you any legal advice, much less lead you to believe that marijuana is legal under federal law. Please also note that even though marijuana is illegal under federal law, you will need to pay federal taxes just as though you are a legal entity. This is true even if you are a state law not-for-profit entity.
The Kight on Cannabis Blog
The Definitive Word on Weed
FDA Public Hearing and Comments on Cannabis
Hemp industry professionals want, (and more importantly consumers deserve) accountability, and a standard set of protocols that they can follow to ensure that hemp and CBD products are safe, and contain CBD in concentrations that match their labels.
Can You Own a Hemp Strain? The Sticky Difference between Names and Trademarks.
Whether a company can claim an exclusive right to use a specific term in connection with hemp ultimately depends on that company’s conduct.
Rod Quoted in Shape Magazine and Lawyer’s Weekly
CBD is becoming such a popular topic that I and my colleagues…
Will You Be at NoCo Hemp Expo?
I’m excited to be on a panel at NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver this Friday to discuss “Legal Insight: Farm Bill, Policy, Regulation”.
Using the Terms “Cannabis”, “Marijuana”, and “Hemp”: A 60 Second Primer
On the west coast, the term “cannabis” is quickly replacing “marijuana” as the preferred term. While this may be proper and laudable from a botanical and historical perspective, it muddies the water when analyzing legal issues.
Rod Talks Cannabis With Tom Howard (Video)
I recently talked cannabis law with attorney Tom Howard. We discussed cannabis law, CBD, THC testing, marijuana legal trivia, emerging trends, and lots of other things. Here’s the video.
Your Feedback to the Hemp Authority Program is Needed by April 15
The Hemp Authority wants your comments on its certification program, which it is calling “Guidance Plan 1.0”, so that it can revise it into “Guidance plan 2.0”. The deadline for commenting is April 15, 2019.
The Mouth Swab Drug Test and Employment (Guest Post)
The mouth swab drug test is commonly used by employers. Here’s what you need to know.
West Virginia Federal Court Ruling Vindicates Hemp Industry
A WV federal court dismissed a case brought against hemp farmers, ruling that hemp is not a controlled substance and may be transported across state lines.
USPS Issues Guidelines for Mailing CBD
The USPS acknowledges the legal status of hemp derived CBD and provides temporary “acceptance criteria” for demonstrating when a mailing is compliant.
FDA Commissioner’s Resignation Raises Questions About CBD Regulation
While Gottlieb’s resignation alone may not indicate an immediate change in FDA policy toward CBD, it definitely creates a degree of uncertainty as to what will be atop the agenda of Commissioner Gottlieb’s replacement.
Hemp Industry Pushes Back On Proposed Certification Program
The Hemp Authority has proposed a certification program that many leading stakeholders contend is flawed. Fortunately, it’s agreed to work on “version 2.0”.
Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of Cannabis Commerce? (GUEST POST)
If Congress legislates a solution to the cannabis commerce problem it is difficult to envision cryptocurrencies gaining a foothold. But if Congress fails to act, cryptocurrencies may become intwined with future cannabis commerce.
The USDA Wants Your Comments- By March 1
The USDA is seeking public input regarding the 2018 Farm Bill. It will accept written comments through March 1, 2019.
North Carolina is Most Recent State to Follow FDA Position On CBD
The upshot of all this generally, and in North Carolina specifically, is that there is strong legal precedent that businesses may continue to sell products containing full-spectrum hemp extract derived from lawful hemp.
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Rod's Publications
Beyond Rope & Dope; Best Lawyers in America Winter Business Edition 2017
Author of the first legal business primer for the cannabis industry.
News, advocacy and opinions for the cannabis industry.
Rod is a contributor at the Global Hemp Group Blog.
Thought Leadership for the Hemp and Cannabis Industries
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