I recently had a deep discussion about THCa, minor cannabinoids, lab testing, probable cause, the FDA, trademark infringement, and other pertinent cannabis/hemp law issues.
Author: Rod Kight
State AGs Inflame Hemp Hysteria With Letter to Congress
There is a war raging against hemp, but it goes much deeper than that. At stake is the future of cannabis reform in the US, the ability for small businesses to thrive in an emerging market, and the right for adults to make their own determination about what they choose to ingest.
Arizona AG Issues Misguided Opinion on Delta-8 THC
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office recently issued an unfavorable opinion regarding the legal status of delta-8 THC and “other hemp-synthesized intoxicants.” This article breaks down the letter and the AG’s flawed analysis.
Florida Lawmakers Are Poised to Burn the State’s Hemp Industry
For the time being, it seems as if the Florida legislature has worked with special interests to prove Governor DeSantis wrong- Florida is not open for hemp business.
NIJ Researchers Get it Wrong on Cannabis Testing
Using the proper methodology to test for hemp compliance is critical to preserve the future of hemp. Unfortunately, researchers funded by the National Institute of Justice misstate the law when it comes to hemp testing.
Youth and Cannabis- Watch This Important PSA About Access to Hemp by Minors (Video)
The hemp industry supports reasonable regulations. Watch this important PSA about limiting access to hemp products by minors produced by our client, Mood Product Group.
South Carolina Hammers Its Hemp Industry
According to Walt Wilkins, the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor of South Carolina, “You can turn hemp into a THC product by adding an acid into a compound. Well, that creates the THC level increase to the point where it gives you that high, euphoric feeling. At the end of the day, if it gets you high, it’s illegal in South Carolina. Bottom line.” Say what?
Rod Discusses Hemp, the Future of Cannabis, and International Trade with Sean Hocking (Podcast)
I recently spoke with Sean Hocking, founder of Cannabis Law Report and the Karma Koala Podcast, about hemp, the future of cannabis, and international trade.
Rod Discusses Cannabis Policy with Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero (video podcast)
I recently sat down with my friend and client Lukas Gilkey, one of the founders of Hometown Hero, to discuss hemp policy and the the future of cannabis.