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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.

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This blog is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give you any legal advice.

Kight On Cannabis Blog

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 Selected to Speak at FDA Hearing on CBD

May 28, 2019

Rod was selected to speak at FDA’s Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds Public Hearing on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Super Lawyers Interviews Rod for a Story About Hemp and CBD

May 26, 2019

Super Lawyers discussed hemp and CBD business law with Rod Kight for a May, 2019 story.

Oregon Bill Would Authorize Interstate Marijuana Commerce

May 24, 2019

Lawmakers in Oregon are currently considering a revolutionary bill that would allow the Governor to enter into compacts for the purpose of engaging in commerce between two marijuana legal states.

North Carolina SBI “Wish List” Threatens Hemp Farmers

May 23, 2019

Hemp and marijuana look the same and have the same odor, both unburned and burned. This makes it impossible for law enforcement to use the appearance of marijuana or the odor of marijuana to develop probable cause for arrest, seizure of the item, or probable cause for a search warrant.

Civil Rights Case to Proceed Against Tennessee Officials in CBD Raid

May 20, 2019

Operation Candy Crush was eventually crushed. All charged were dropped, the store owners’ criminal records were expunged, their stores were ordered reopened, and their seized merchandise was returned. Angry and frustrated, many of them filed a federal lawsuit in the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee alleging violations of their civil rights.

South Carolina Expands Hemp Program: What you need to know

May 16, 2019

In addition to expanding South Carolina’s existing hemp program, the Bill also provides much needed clarification on certain definitions (and prohibitions) related to hemp.

Rod Quoted in Cannabis Business Times

May 14, 2019

Melissa Schiller of Cannabis Business Times reached out to me last month to discuss hemp certification and published an article about it this month.

What is “Total THC” and Does It Matter?

May 10, 2019

In this article I will describe what is meant by “Total THC”, discuss why it has become an issue, lay out the arguments that support it, and conclude by arguing that the concept of “Total THC” is misplaced and not supported by the plain language of the 2018 Farm Bill.

Surprise Statewide Hemp and CBD Inspections in North Carolina

May 8, 2019

On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8 and 9, the NC Dept. of Agriculture conducted a statewide inspection of hemp processors and retail outlets selling hemp flower and CBD products. The inspection was unannounced and caused significant speculation across the state.

Rod Listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine’s “100 People You Should Know”

May 1, 2019

Rod Kight is honored to be listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine’s “100 People You Should Know” list in its Spring 2019 edition.

US Customs at DFW is Arresting People and Seizing Their Hemp Products

April 26, 2019

“One single, small amount of CBD oil that you thought was cool to take on a trip with you, could result in life-changing effects,” says Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) US Customs (CBP) Port Director Cleatus Hunt Jr.

FDA Public Hearing and Comments on Cannabis

April 20, 2019

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.

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Rod Selected to Speak at FDA Hearing on CBD

Super Lawyers Interviews Rod for a Story About Hemp and CBD

Oregon Bill Would Authorize Interstate Marijuana Commerce

North Carolina SBI “Wish List” Threatens Hemp Farmers

Civil Rights Case to Proceed Against Tennessee Officials in CBD Raid

South Carolina Expands Hemp Program: What you need to know

Rod Quoted in Cannabis Business Times

What is “Total THC” and Does It Matter?

Surprise Statewide Hemp and CBD Inspections in North Carolina

Rod Listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine’s “100 People You Should Know”

US Customs at DFW is Arresting People and Seizing Their Hemp Products

FDA Public Hearing and Comments on Cannabis

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