cbdlegality

Woody

June 12, 2024

Since hemp products were federally legalized in the United States with the passage of the Farm Bill in 2018, they have become increasingly accessible to the American public. Everything from standard CBD products to hemp products containing minor cannabinoids which have been extracted using chemical processes are available for purchase both online and from various ... Read more

Woody

June 10, 2024

Although CBD was federally legalized in the United States with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, many people are surprised to find out that it still has not been approved by the FDA. This means that CBD cannot legally be added to dietary supplements, so CBD companies need to be careful about how they ... Read more

Woody

June 5, 2024

The state of Louisiana opened its doors to the hemp industry back in 2020. At that point, the state’s hemp industry was valued at $500,000. In just a few short years, that number has skyrocketed to $33 million. In turn, the tax revenue from hemp products in the state grew from $64,000 to $4.1 million. ... Read more

Woody

June 3, 2024

Real Tested CBD exists because CBD products need an authoritative third party making sure that consumers get what they think they’re buying. Unregulated supplements can say virtually anything on the package, provided they include a disclaimer along the lines of “these claims have not been evaluated by the FDA,” but this leaves the consumer in ... Read more

Woody

May 27, 2024

Earlier this year, legislation SB 2487 was introduced to the state of Hawaii. If this legislation were to pass, it would reduce the penalties for marijuana possession within the state. Currently, Hawaii has relatively harsh laws concerning marijuana. The possession of more than three grams of cannabis is defined by the state’s law as a ... Read more

Woody

May 17, 2024

Earlier this month, Illinois hemp entrepreneurs came out in favor of a state legislative proposal which would regulate the hemp industry within the state. While many business owners can’t imagine asking for more regulation and taxation, this might actually be the best way to keep the state’s hemp industry afloat.  The proposed legislation would implement ... Read more

Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A

May 1, 2024

A new study conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that over 90% of smokable hemp strains they tested contained more than the legal amount of delta-9 THC. Because of these elevated delta-9 levels, these hemp strains are classified as “marijuana,” and are therefore federally illegal. Not only can ... Read more

Woody

April 3, 2024

Preliminary approval has been granted by a Nebraska legislative committee for a bill that would tax CBD and hemp products at 100% in the state. This tax hike is a part of new legislation that has been designed to help offset property tax bills. Along with other reforms, such as the removal of sales tax ... Read more

Woody

March 27, 2024

Since the Farm Bill was passed in 2018, hemp products have shot to popularity across the United States. While this bill legalized hemp products on the federal level, many states have taken it upon themselves to implement restrictions and regulations. Because the FDA basically refuses to regulate the hemp industry, there is a general lack ... Read more

Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A

March 15, 2024

Over the past few years, there has been a huge increase in the number of hemp products being sold in the United States. Customers have been purchasing products that contain any variety of cannabinoids, not only in brick and mortar stores, but also online. This increased popularity and availability, combined with the FDA’s refusal to ... Read more

Woody

February 19, 2024

Since the height of the pandemic in 2020, the Bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary in Garland, Texas has provided customers with hemp-derived gummies and oils. Such products are legal under both federal and Texas law, since they are produced from hemp plants, which are different from marijuana. However, last June, local police raided the dispensary and ... Read more

Woody

February 12, 2024

Since January 1, 2024, Californians who use cannabis after work hours have had more employment protections than in previous years. Until this year, California employers could legally discriminate against employees who tested positive for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in their urine, hair or bodily fluids. This is still the case in the majority of the rest ... Read more