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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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The Mouth Swab Drug Test and Employment (Guest Post)

March 16, 2019
The mouth swab drug test is commonly used by employers. Here’s what you need to know.
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West Virginia Federal Court Ruling Vindicates Hemp Industry

March 14, 2019
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.
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USPS Issues Guidelines for Mailing CBD

March 12, 2019
The USPS acknowledges the legal status of hemp derived CBD and provides temporary “acceptance criteria” for demonstrating when a mailing is compliant.
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FDA Commissioner’s Resignation Raises Questions About CBD Regulation

March 6, 2019
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.
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Hemp Industry Pushes Back On Proposed Certification Program

March 5, 2019
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”.
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Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of Cannabis Commerce? (GUEST POST)

February 24, 2019
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.
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The USDA Wants Your Comments- By March 1

February 23, 2019
The USDA is seeking public input regarding the 2018 Farm Bill. It will accept written comments through March 1, 2019.
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North Carolina is Most Recent State to Follow FDA Position On CBD

February 22, 2019
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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Taming the Unicorn- Brokering Hemp Biomass and CBD Deals

February 19, 2019
A good hemp biomass and CBD broker knows how to identify and tame “unicorn” deals with effective strategies.
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Open Letter Regarding the US Hemp Authority Certification Program

February 17, 2019
I was asked to prepare an open letter to the hemp and CBD industry regarding concerns with the proposed US Hemp Authority Certification Program as developed and championed by the Hemp Roundtable and supported by the Hemp Industries Association.
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Marijuana Laws- Past, Present, and Future (InfoGraphic)

February 12, 2019
Thanks to my colleague, attorney Neil Juneja of Gleam Law, and his team for creating and sharing this infographic. 
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CBD, Hemp, and the FDA- The Video Primer You Need (by Klee Irwin)

February 11, 2019
This video by Klee Irwin teases out and summarizes the current pertinent issues regarding hemp and CBD that everyone should know.
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