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Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Products Are “Lawful”
Delta-8 THC derived from hemp has been deemed “lawful” by the U.S. appeals court and is eligible for trademark protection. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said last Thursday that because Congress legalized not just hemp but its “derivatives” and “extracts” in the 2018 Farm Bill, delta-8 THC is legal if it is derived from a hemp extract; in this case, CBD.
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Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Products Are “Lawful”
Delta-8 THC derived from hemp has been deemed “lawful” by the U.S. appeals court and is eligible for trademark protection. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said last Thursday that because Congress legalized not just hemp but its “derivatives” and…
Feds Looking For Cannabis Suppliers
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) posted a “sources sought” notice last week, explaining that it’s looking for eligible facilities that are authorized to cultivate cannabis by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and can aid with the “acquisition and/or…
Cannabis Arrests Continue To Drop
New data from the Federal Justice Department shows that cannabis arrests continue to plummet year over year as more states move to legalize the drug. While there were still 2,576 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) marijuana arrests in the fiscal year…
Aurora Cannabis Announces More Closures
To become more profitable, Aurora Cannabis (ACB) is closing its flagship Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton, Alberta, and shuttering an outdoor farm in British Columbia and its prized Anandia testing and genetics division.
Legal Cannabis Decreases Use Of Alcohol
A new study released by researchers at the University of Washington analyzed data on substance use trends from 2014 to 2019, finding that people aged 21-25 were less likely to consume alcohol, nicotine, and non-prescription opioids. The study, published in…
U.S. Cannabis Sales Beat Out Starbucks
Starbucks (SBUX) may need to put a store on every corner in the U.S. if it wants to keep up with legal cannabis in the country. A recent report by MJBizDaily showed that U.S. cannabis sales outpaced Starbucks North American…
Are DOT Policies For Cannabis Too Strict?
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) sure seems to think so. A letter that the Senator sent to the head of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) cited DOT data showing that tens of thousands of drivers are being disqualified because of…
Michigan Breaks Cannabis Sales Record
State data shows that Michigan broke a marijuana sales record in April, with $195 million in cannabis purchases. In addition, the state saw about $168 million in recreational marijuana sales and $27 million for medical cannabis. Compared to April 2021:…
Feds Promote Funding For Cannabis Research
The federal government is promoting opportunities through federal funding for researchers to study the benefits and risks of cannabis for cancer patients. In a notice of special interest posted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) last week, the agency…
