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We hope you find this blog to be both informative and engaging. Since its creation by Rod Kight in early 2015, 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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Rod Discusses the Marijuana Rescheduling Order [Video]

December 18, 2025
President Trump signed an Executive Order, “INCREASING MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CANNABIDIOL RESEARCH” today. In this video I discuss what it means for marijuana, cannabis research, and hemp.
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BREAKING – TRUMP RESCHEDULING MARIJUANA

December 18, 2025
As I write this, President Trump is signing an Executive Order (EO) directing the Attorney General to reschedule marijuana to schedule III from its current (and longstanding) place on schedule I. Notably, in addition to rescheduling, the EO addresses hemp and full spectrum CBD. 
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Alabama’s New Hemp Retailer License: What You Need to Know for 2026

December 16, 2025
Big changes are coming for Alabama’s hemp retailers. According to ABC representatives, if you’re currently selling CHPs and don’t have an ABC license by January 1, 2026, you’ll have to stop all sales until you’re licensed.
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California AB 8 Changes Effective January 1, 2026

December 14, 2025
California’s AB 8 was signed into law in September 2025 and becomes partially effective on January 1, 2026. We highlight those changes and how they could impact your business.
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Oregon Issues New Hemp Product Rules

December 8, 2025
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Hemp Product Registry launches on January 1, 2026. The OLCC told Kight Law Office that representatives will continue to monitor the situation as the change in federal law approaches. For now, OLCC is moving forward with implementing Oregon’s Hemp Registry as directed by 2024 House Bill 4121.
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What Happens Next In the Fight for THC and Hemp? [Video Podcast]

November 24, 2025
I recently spoke at length about the new anti-hemp law passed by Congress, what it means for US hemp companies, and what happens next with Russell Dowden and Rachel Nelson of Blazed Media Group. Click here to watch the podcast.
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Rod Discusses Federal Hemp Ban with Luc Carlin of High Design [Video Podcast]

November 21, 2025
I had a robust discussion about the federal hemp ban this week with Luc Carlin, a documentarian and founder of High Design. Watch it here.
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Rod Discusses the Federal Hemp Ban on CNN

November 15, 2025
I discussed the federal hemp ban on CNN this morning. Watch the video here.
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One Plant Alliance: A New Way Forward [Guest Article]

November 14, 2025
One Plant Alliance is on a mission to implement the regulation of all cannabinoid products under Three Golden Pillars (testing, labeling, and age-verification), in some ways similar to alcohol.
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Congress Just Killed Hemp. Now What?

November 13, 2025
In the big picture, the only viable option for the hemp industry is to engage in a full-blown lobbying effort to enact a better law.
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Hemp and Congress: An Update and Urgent Call to Action

November 11, 2025
The hemp industry has never experienced a greater existential crisis than it faces right now. Industry members, retailers, and consumers should take action today. Contact your Member of the House of Representatives today and urge them to vote against any bill that redefines hemp or that prohibits existing hemp products.
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Tennessee Reaches Agreement on Hemp Product Regulations During Transition

October 24, 2025
The agreement follows a petition for clarity on how HB 1376 applies to current licensees. Instead of a contested hearing, both parties opted for this order. We anticipate similar resolutions in other states as hemp advocates and states agencies grapple with regulations for consumable hemp products.
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