The USDA issued a final rule on hemp production today. It will be formally published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2021 and become effective on March 22, 2021. Read the highlights in this article.
Author: Rod Kight
New Law Restricts Online Sales of Hemp and CBD Vapes
Online sellers of hemp vapes and CBD vapes are implicated in a new federal law that places stringent requirements on retailers of vaping products.
The FTC and CBD: Is Your Hemp Business a Target?
The FTC recently issued fines and sanctions to six CBD product manufacturers who were accused of providing misleading information to consumers about the benefits of hemp extract and CBD.
Delta-8 THC and State Law
There are many challenges with advising clients or potential clients about ∆8, one of which is the fact that many states across the country regulate hemp, hemp-derived CBD, and ∆8 differently. As a result, there is no “one-size-fits all” answer to whether ∆8 products can be manufactured, distributed, or sold within a given state.
Rod Discusses Cannabis and Psychedelics on “How To Launch An Industry” Podcast
Listen to Rod and other industry experts discuss the dichotomy between patenting psychedelics compounds and promoting free and open research, the complexities of South American cannabis in Europe, the 12,000 year old relationship between humans and psychedelics, a side by side comparison of two hallucinogenic substances, and how well various cannabinoids permeate the skin.
UN Holds Historic Cannabis Vote
A UN committee voted today on six proposals regarding cannabis. In addition to voting to remove cannabis from schedule IV, the Committee voted on five other related proposals.
Members of Congress Express Strong Objections to DEA Hemp Rule
Senators and House members expressed their strong objections to the DEA’s interim final rule in two recent letters to the DEA’s acting administrator.
Will You Support the Hemp Industry at this Crucial Moment?
We need your support for a lawsuit challenging the DEA’s unlawful assertion of regulatory authority over hemp. If you are involved in the hemp industry, the DEA’s interim final rule probably affects you.
HIA and RE Botanicals File Second Lawsuit Against DEA
HIA and RE Botanicals filed a second legal action against the DEA regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR). Kight Law is proud to be part of the legal team.