On October 4, the South Carolina Attorney General (AG) issued an unfavorable opinion regarding the legal status of delta-8 THC at the request of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). In this post we discuss the AG’s flawed analysis and its likely effect.
Category: Business and Commerce Law
Rod Discusses D8, Federal Legalization, and the Future of CBD on the C3 Podcast (Video)
Rod discusses delta-8 THC, federal legalization, and the future of CBD on the C3 Higher Learning LV podcast with Curt Robbins and Dena Putnam.
California’s New Hemp CBD Bill- Boon or Bane for the State’s Hemp Industry?
Notably, the “manufacture or sale of inhalable products is prohibited” under AB-45; however, the “manufacture or inhalable products for the sole purpose of sale in other states is not prohibited.” This prohibition may end up derailing AB-45 altogether.
Are Precision Fermented Cannabinoids an Existential Threat to the Cannabis Industry? (Podcast)
Are Precision Fermented Cannabinoids (PFC) an Existential Threat to the Cannabis Industry?…
Hemp Leaders Comment on the “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act”
A group of leading hemp organizations, companies, and advocates sent a letter to Senators Schumer, Booker, and Wyden today requesting important changes to provisions of the “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” (CAOA) regarding hemp and cannabidiol (CBD). You can read their letter in this blog post.
Rod Discusses Delta 8 THC and International Cannabis Markets with Vapor Voice
“When Vapor Voice published an article on Delta-8 THC and other minor THC products in its last issue it seems readers had more questions concerning newly marketed cannabinoids than the story answered. To gain more insight into the state of the current overall global cannabis market, we went to one of the best resources in the business.”
North Carolina Hemp Program to be Regulated by the Feds
Only 25 of the 50 states have hemp plans that have been approved by the USDA. Hemp producers in states without approved plans, including NC, will need to apply directly to the USDA for their 2022 licenses.
Rod Discusses Cannabis Banking, Taxation, Federal Legalization, and Mexico With CannaBiz Connect (Video)
I recently discussed cannabis banking, taxation, federal legalization, and cannabis legalization in Mexico with Earl Carruthers of CannaBiz Connect. You can watch the of our conversation video here.
HIA Issues Legal Position Statement Supporting Delta-8 THC
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) issued a press release and accompanying legal position statement in support of delta-8 THC and other hemp cannabinoids. We are proud to represent the HIA and to have prepared the position statement.