Maryland hemp-derived THC retailers could reopen after judge’s ruling

Hemp-derived THC product retailers in Maryland can reopen, at least temporarily, after a circuit court judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing them to resume selling intoxicating THC products.

Missouri cannabis labs can’t test safety of recalled products, experts say

Cannabis testing experts say Missouri labs aren’t able to test the safety of products allegedly containing hemp-derived distillate, such as the recently recalled goods made by Delta Extraction.

Arkansas attorney general defends delta-8 THC ban in court

federal court challenge to Arkansas’ ban on products containing hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC should be dismissed in part because state law supersedes federal law – including the 2018 Farm Bill.

Virginia hemp product retailers slapped with fines under new law

Virginia authorities are cracking down on stores selling unauthorized hemp-derived products under a new law and handing out significant fines in the enforcement push.

Marijuana manufacturer uses homegrown inputs to create one-of-a-kind edibles

Turkish delight, the sweet, chewy, powdered confection, has captured Nathan Cozzolino’s imagination since the owner-operator of Rose Los Angeles and maker of marijuana edibles brand Rose Delights, was young.

New York sets THC limits on hemp-derived cannabinoid products

New York state cannabis regulators will limit the amount of THC allowed in products containing potentially intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids and impose a new minimum ratio of THC to CBD under emergency regulations approved Wednesday.

Researchers combine cannabis and psilocybin for medical treatments

Combining cannabinoids with psilocybin into a single formula for treating both physical and mental health issues took another step closer to reality as described in a product patent from a major cannabinoid laboratory, CaaMTech.

Minnesota gov to sign adult-use marijuana legalization law that allows delta-8

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will sign an adult-use marijuana legalization bill into law that also allows cannabis companies to sell hemp-derived products including those that contain delta-8 THC.

DEA considers ban on delta-8 THC, severe CBD restrictions

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing changes to federal drug-control laws that could effectively ban nearly all delta-8 THC products currently on the market and significantly upend the country’s $5 billion CBD industry, according to a presentation at a recent agency conference.

Opinion: Who will be responsible for cannabis if the FDA breaks up?

When it comes to reorganizing the FDA, cannabis is like an unwanted child in a divorce. No one wants the responsibility of regulating it.

California funds nearly $20 million in cannabis research grants

California regulators have awarded nearly $20 million to 16 state universities to conduct scientific research on a host of cannabis-related issues and compounds, including mental health, delta-8 and delta-10 and what’s billed as the first study on marijuana legacy genetics.

Minor cannabinoids making major inroads targeting specific medical conditions

New information and research about minor cannabinoids – among the 100-200 that have been identified – is helping treat different health and wellness conditions and allowing cannabis companies to sell a wider variety of products.