I gave a keynote speech at the NoCo Hemp Expo where I propose a new paradigm for cannabis reform in which the “hemp model” provides the quickest and most straightforward pathway to full legalization. I also propose a new regulatory system for hemp, and eventually all cannabis, which I call the Three Pillars Approach.
Category: Kight On Cannabis
Rod Discusses THCa and Legalization in New Documentary [Video]
I was interviewed at length about THCa and cannabis legalization in a new documentary entitled, “The Shocking Story of THCA & Cannabis Legalization EXPOSED” by longtime cannabis entrepreneur and documentary film-maker, Luc Carlin.
THCa, Cannabinoids, and the Intersection of Business and Criminal Law- A Discussion Between Rod Kight and Phil Dixon [Video Podcast]
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.
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.
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 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.