As 50%+ of the US has legal weed available, synthetic marijuana is still around. Here is what you need to know about it Marijuana has become increasing legal in the US, but it has not stopped the use of K-2, or spice. Created to provide similar reactions as weed, it has some significant drawbacks to natural cannabis. Often to be made to look like weed, it is not and the dangers … [Read more...] about Key Things To Know About Synthetic Marijuana
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Florida House Panel Advances Bill To Restrict Hemp Cannabinoids
A Florida legislative subcommittee on Monday advanced a bill to restrict psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids such as Delta 8 THC and Delta 10. The legislation, House Bill 1613, was advanced by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee by a vote of 8-4.The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp products at the federal level, leading to a surge in … [Read more...] about Florida House Panel Advances Bill To Restrict Hemp Cannabinoids
Marijuana-like products in Wisconsin; how some sales are allowed
WAUWATOSA, Wis. - A new bill proposes allowing medical marijuana in Wisconsin, but some people are already legally finding similar products in the state. While marijuana is currently illegal, you can find products made from its cousin: hemp. Erin Kelly owns Kelly’s Greens in Wauwatosa, which serves some of the hemp-derived products. Erin Kelly at Kelly's Greens "So many … [Read more...] about Marijuana-like products in Wisconsin; how some sales are allowed
South Carolina Bill Would Tax, Regulate Delta-8 THC
The delta-8 THC market is bigger than ever before, regulated like hemp, but South Carolina could change that if one proposal takes root. Rep. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D-Spartanburg) filed a bill under South Carolina’s upcoming legislative session that seeks to create regulations around delta-8 THC and similar products, which can be sold anywhere that hemp products are sold. H. … [Read more...] about South Carolina Bill Would Tax, Regulate Delta-8 THC
Here’s what to know about using weed at the Jersey Shore this summer
Wednesday marked the first day of summer — the second since the New Jersey recreational weed market opened up last year. There are now 33 adult-use retailers throughout the state. There is a retail store in 16 counties, so weed will be an option for entertaining adults 21 and over. However, there are no recreational dispensaries right on the beach. Don’t be fooled by shops that … [Read more...] about Here’s what to know about using weed at the Jersey Shore this summer
What is THC-O? Similar to Delta-8, it’s making waves in the cannabis market
A growing number of marijuana-adjacent products are hitting consumer markets in the United States. Among them is a synthetic cannabinoid known as THC-O. The passage of the 2018 farm bill legalized hemp and spawned a cottage industry of weed look-alikes that are similarly intoxicating – and legal. “These hemp-derived intoxicants came into the marketplace through the back door … [Read more...] about What is THC-O? Similar to Delta-8, it’s making waves in the cannabis market
DEA States New Rules for Synthetic Cannabinoids
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced at the 2023 Supply Chain Conference in Houston, Texas that it will soon unveil new rules regarding synthetic cannabinoids. The DEA’s Section Chief of Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Terrance Boos, spoke on the topic of emerging trends at the conference on May 4. Boos confirmed that the DEA has received … [Read more...] about DEA States New Rules for Synthetic Cannabinoids
Cannabis bill regulating products like delta-8 sent to Gov. Lee after Tennessee General Assembly passage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee General Assembly has sent a bill that will regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids in the state to Governor Bill Lee’s desk this week. The legislation, House Bill 403/Senate Bill 378, proposes the regulation of the production, sale and distribution of products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids, including products known as delta-8 and … [Read more...] about Cannabis bill regulating products like delta-8 sent to Gov. Lee after Tennessee General Assembly passage
‘They didn’t even ask for my ID’: Underage youth in Billings obtaining synthetic marijuana products
BILLINGS — Recreational marijuana has been legal in Montana for adults for more than a year. But across Montana, teens are getting their hands on marijuana products. Jean Lucas, the chief financial officer for Montana Advanced Caregivers (MAC), told MTN News on Tuesday that she has heard stories that at least two vape shops in Billings are selling synthetic marijuana products … [Read more...] about ‘They didn’t even ask for my ID’: Underage youth in Billings obtaining synthetic marijuana products
DEA States that Delta-9-THCO, Delta-8-THCO Are Not Hemp
In an email response sent to Rod Kight of Kight Law Office PC on Feb. 13, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stated that because delta-9-THCO and delta-8-THCO are synthetic and are not found naturally in cannabis, they do not count as hemp, and are therefore controlled substances. Kight’s letter was originally sent in August 2022 (and a follow-up email sent last week on … [Read more...] about DEA States that Delta-9-THCO, Delta-8-THCO Are Not Hemp
