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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.

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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Yes, the Mary Miller Amendment Will Kill the ENTIRE Hemp Industry, Including Industrial Hemp

August 7, 2024
In addition to killing the hemp cannabinoid industry, the Mary Miller Amendment will also kill the industrial hemp industry. This articles explains why.
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BREAKING: Missouri Governor Drops a Bomb on the Hemp Industry

August 1, 2024
Michael Parson, the lame-duck governor of Missouri, just issued an executive order that effectively bans all sales of foods containing “unregulated psychoactive cannabis products” in the state, effective September 1, 2024.
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Have You Complied with the Corporate Transparency Act? The Essential Guide for Beneficial Ownership Reporting.

July 26, 2024
Have you complied with the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Requirements? We strongly recommend reviewing your business entity’s structure and ownership in light of these new regulations.
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Rod Discusses THCa Hemp, Intoxicating Cannabinoids, Regulatory Policy, and the Future of Hemp with Jonathan Miller (Audio Podcast)

July 22, 2024
I had a great discussion with about THCa hemp, intoxicating cannabinoids, hemp regulatory policy, and the Hemp Authority’s new intoxicating hemp program on the Hemp Legally Speaking podcast with my longtime friend and colleague, Jonathan Miller.
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“MINI BITE” #5: What Are the Best States for Hemp Cannabinoids? (AUDIO PODCAST)

July 19, 2024
Rod Kight recently spent 5 minutes responding to the question, “What Are the Best States for Hemp Cannabinoids?” on episode #5 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report. 
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“MINI BITE” #4: Should hemp businesses be afraid of federal legislation? (AUDIO PODCAST)

July 18, 2024
Rod Kight recently spent 5 minutes responding to the question, “Should hemp businesses be afraid of federal legislation?” on episode #4 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report. 
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“MINI BITE” #3: WHAT DOES THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY HAVE AGAINST THE HEMP INDUSTRY AND WHY CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? (AUDIO PODCAST)

July 17, 2024
Rod Kight recently spent 5 minutes responding to the question, “What does the marijuana industry have against the hemp industry and why can’t we all just get along?” on episode #3 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report. 
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“MINI BITE” #2: WHY DO LEGISLATURES HATE HEMP DERIVED CANNABINOIDS (AUDIO PODCAST)

July 16, 2024
Rod Kight spent 5 minutes responding to the question, “Why do legislatures hate hemp derived cannabinoids” on episode #2 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report.
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“Mini Bite” #1: Rod Discusses the Mary Miller Amendment (Audio Podcast)

July 15, 2024
Rod Kight recently spent five minutes discussing the Mary Miller Amendment on episode #1 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report.
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Absent a Veto, a New Jersey Bill Will Kill the State’s Hemp Industry

July 10, 2024
While most hemp operators are in favor of sensible regulation, critics of the New Jersey legislation say that it will effectively kill any future for hemp businesses in the state.
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Tennessee Issues Sweeping New Hemp Regulations

July 2, 2024
Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture established new emergency regulations and a licensing program for businesses working with hemp derived cannabinoids. Businesses currently operating in the hemp-derived cannabinoid space in Tennessee, or those planning to do so in the future, should review these important changes and conform their business plans accordingly.
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New Oregon Hemp Vendor License Requirements

June 24, 2024
Starting on July 1, 2024, hemp companies selling products into and out of the State of Oregon will have some new requirements to navigate. Businesses should be reviewing the changes in Oregon now in preparation for this transition.
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