Delta 8 THC

Missouri’s hemp market is experiencing rapid growth, thanks to regulatory gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill. Consumers can now purchase intoxicating hemp products resembling marijuana buds and joints outside state-regulated dispensaries. These products, often sold in CBD shops, coffee houses and...

During a Senate Committee on State Affairs hearing, Texas Senator Charles Perry expressed concerns over the state’s ability to regulate the growing hemp industry.  Perry argued that the $8-billion industry has become uncontrollable and suggested removing hemp products from the market. "...

CEO Nico Richardson sat down with Benzinga Cannabis to discuss Texas's regulatory landscape and its untapped growth potential. In a state where cannabis regulations are among the strictest in the country, Texas Original, one of the few medical cannabis providers is navigating a highly...

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) made headlines a week ago after introducing the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA), a measure that seeks to set up a federal framework for regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-8 THC. On Wednesday, ONE HEMP hailed Congressional action toward the...

The rise of Delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived cannabinoid, has ignited debate within the cannabis industry about its regulation. Will Muecke, co-founder of Artemis Growth Partners, addressed this issue during an exclusive interview with Benzinga, urging tighter controls on synthetic cannabinoids....

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies around Delta-8 THC, industry experts are raising concerns about its impact on both the cannabis and hemp markets. Beau Whitney, founder and chief economist at Whitney Economics, who will speak at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, sheds...

Until there are more regulations on delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (∆8-THC), poison centers (PCs) will continue to get calls. That's according to a new study suggesting delta-8 THC exposure is lower in states where such products are banned and where cannabis use is legal, reported Marijuana Moment. "...

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) enacted Executive Order 24-10 on August 1, immediately banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products across the state. This directive, effective as of September 1, targets the burgeoning market of hemp-infused beverages which, until now, were legally...

New Jersey's recent decision to permit liquor stores to sell Delta 8 THC drinks has created a stir within the cannabis industry. This change introduces new challenges for cannabis dispensaries and raises questions about product safety and market fairness. Isaac Bock, the managing director at...

Delta 8 THC — popularly known as "intoxicating hemp" — regulation bills were voted on in the New Jersey legislature on July 1. The bills passed in both the Assembly and State Senate, with amendments allowing liquor stores to sell hemp drinks after obtaining proper permission. To this end, the NJ...

This article was originally published on MG Magazine and appears here with permission. There is no shortage of unintended legislative consequences in the brief history of legal cannabis, but the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act—popularly known as the Farm Bill—may take the cake....

This article was originally published on MG Magazine and appears here with permission. Prohibition may unintentionally promote the use of delta 8 THC in states without medical or adult-use cannabis laws, according to a new federally funded study published in the Journal of the American Medical...

CBD Oracle, a cannabis consumer research company, released the first publicly available, attorney-reviewed state-by-state map detailing the legality of delta-8 THC in the U.S. The map, designed to illuminate the intricate legal landscape surrounding delta-8 THC, serves as a valuable...

The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) sent a letter to Congress Friday suggesting specific changes its members would appreciate seeing in the 2023 Farm Bill. The nonpartisan association representing marijuana and hemp regulatory agencies from 45 states noted that proposed changes...

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to make it illegal to sell delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products to anyone under 21 years of age. About The Bill The bill, which has yet to receive final approval, aims to regulate the sale of products containing delta-8 THC, such as...