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# Kight on Cannabis Your Cannabis Lawyer

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- [In the Cannabis Civil War, Consumers Lose](https://cannabusiness.law/in-the-cannabis-civil-war-consumers-lose/) - If the marijuana industry succeeds in eliminating hemp rather than improving cannabis policy, it may discover that it did not actually win the Cannabis Civil War. It merely helped rebuild the walls of prohibition, and consumers will be the first people trapped behind them.
- [HB 328 Stalls in the North Carolina House... For Now](https://cannabusiness.law/hb-328-stalls-in-the-north-carolina-house-for-now/) - North Carolina’s hemp industry appears to have avoided disaster, at least for the time being.
- [The Lawful Hemp Protection Act Is a Lifeline, But It Leaves THCA Flower Behind](https://cannabusiness.law/the-lawful-hemp-protection-act-is-a-lifeline-but-it-leaves-thca-flower-behind/) - Representatives Andy Barr of Kentucky and Angie Craig of Minnesota introduced the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, a comprehensive bill that would repeal the hemp-killing provisions Congress enacted last year and replace them with a federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products.
- [Rod Discusses the Hemp Apocalypse on "Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins" [PODCAST]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-the-hemp-apocalypse-on-charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-podcast/) - Listen to an engaging discussion about the looming federal hemp ban and the North Carolina hemp industry that I had with host Mike Collins and co-guests Beau Whitney and Jeffrey Billman on the "Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins" NPR radio show on WFAE.
- [The CAOA Is Back: Congress Should Deschedule Cannabis NOW](https://cannabusiness.law/the-caoa-is-back-congress-should-deschedule-cannabis-now/) - On July 16, 2026, 17 Senators reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, commonly called the “CAOA.” The bill would remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, establish a new federal regulatory and tax system, expunge certain federal cannabis convictions, expand access to banking and Small Business Administration programs, and direct substantial federal revenue toward communities harmed by cannabis prohibition.
- [North Carolina’s HB 328 Is a Hemp Ban, Not Hemp Regulation](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolinas-hb-328-is-a-hemp-ban-not-hemp-regulation/) - North Carolina is facing a hemp apocalypse if the state's House votes in favor of HB 328. Notably, the bill expressly prohibits CBD, and any other non-delta 9 THC molecules, in hemp-derived consumable products. Yes, you read that right. This bill is a disaster.
- [Musings from the DEA Schedule III hearing [GUEST POST]](https://cannabusiness.law/musings-from-the-dea-schedule-iii-hearing-guest-post/) - It was an invigorating experience witnessing the DEA aggressively argue in favor of the currently accepted medical uses that our beloved plant has and effectively crush the “refer madness” opposition to marihuana’s many efficacious therapeutic benefits.
- [Illinois Cannabis and Hemp Merge Ahead: Use Caution](https://cannabusiness.law/illinois-cannabis-and-hemp-merge-ahead-use-caution/) - A new IL law will reshape the state's cannabis industry, including hemp. While imposing stricter hemp regulations, the new law also opens the door for new cannabis licenses for the first time in years, with priority given to certain hemp operators.
- [Missouri Cannabis: One Door Closes and Another One Opens](https://cannabusiness.law/missouri-cannabis-one-door-closes-and-another-one-opens/) - Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announced it will accept third-round microbusiness license applications from July 13–27, 2026. This article provides information about licensing in MO.
- [Texas Is Now Hostile Territory for Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/texas-is-now-hostile-territory-for-hemp/) - The March 2026 DSHS hemp rules are back in play in Texas, and they are bad for the THCa flower market and the state's hemp industry.
- [Minnesota Just Gave Hemp Operators a Better Path Forward](https://cannabusiness.law/minnesota-just-gave-hemp-operators-a-better-path-forward/) - With SF 4401, Minnesota did not leave the hemp industry stranded while the broader cannabis market moves on. Instead, lawmakers made a practical choice to give legitimate hemp businesses more room to participate in the state's expanding cannabis framework as federal law is moving in the opposite direction.
- [What's the Deal with H4 CBD?](https://cannabusiness.law/whats-the-deal-with-h4-cbd/) - H4 CBD is starting to appear on the market. Is it legal?
- [THCO: what is it?](https://cannabusiness.law/thco-is-a-schedule-1-controlled-substance-says-dea/) - Although I do not always agree with the DEA's view on cannabis matters, I agree with its opinion on THCO and, frankly, am not surprised. This is what I have been saying for a while.
- [Is HHC Legal? Understanding Its Status Under International Law](https://cannabusiness.law/is-hhc-about-to-be-scheduled-under-international-law/) - In our continuing series on international legal developments in cannabis law, Kight Law attorney Anthony Traurig discusses the rapidly changing legal landscape for HHC in the EU and beyond.
- [THCa Flower Explained: Inside a Hemp Flower Production Facility](https://cannabusiness.law/how-is-this-not-hemp-peeking-under-the-hood-at-a-thca-hemp-flower-production-facility/) - THCa Flower remains misunderstood and controversial. For that reason, I took to the field, literally and figuratively, and toured a THCa Flower production facility in my home state of North Carolina.
- [France and Spain to legalize medical cannabis (finally)](https://cannabusiness.law/france-and-spain-to-legalize-medical-cannabis-finally/) - France and Spain are set to legalize medical cannabis. This article discusses what to expect as these countries roll out their cannabis programs.
- [Schedule III for Medical Marijuana! Here’s the Big Shift, Broken Down](https://cannabusiness.law/schedule-iii-for-medical-marijuana-heres-the-big-shift-broken-down/) - Today, the US Acting Attorney General and the DOJ announced the issuance of a final order that “immediately places” some cannabis into Schedule III of the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Here is our quick breakdown of rescheduling news: what the final order does, how DOJ says it can do it, a high-level overview of changes, and what comes next.
- [New “Industrial Hemp” Definition - More Loopholes Instead of Real Reform?](https://cannabusiness.law/new-industrial-hemp-definition-more-loopholes-instead-of-real-reform/) - As long as exemptions create carveouts while other variations of the cannabis plant remain controlled, we will continue to see creative legal arguments and scientific avenues to create access for those who need it most.
- [DEA Just Listed HHC in Schedule I. I Still Think the Statute Matters.](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-just-listed-hhc-in-schedule-i-i-still-think-the-statute-matters/) - If you sell HHC, be honest about the risk. If you regulate hemp, be honest about the text. And if you care about the future of cannabis reform, do not mistake every legal opening for a wise business model.
- [New Texas Regulations: Are You Prepared?](https://cannabusiness.law/new-texas-regulations-are-you-prepared/) - Texas’ new hemp rules take effect March 31, 2026. Here is what manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers need to know about fees, testing, packaging, labeling, age checks, and enforcement.
- [ROD KIGHT SELECTED TO NORTH CAROLINA SUPER LAWYERS 2016](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-selected-to-north-carolina-super-lawyers-2016/) - Rod Kight, Jr. Kight Law Office is pleased to announce that Attorney Rod Kight has been selected to the 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers™ list, published in Super Lawyers Magazine, a Thomson-Reuters publication. Super Lawyers™ is a peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and
- [Rod Kight selected by Aspatore Books as author of new authoritative book](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-selected-by-aspatore-books-as-author-of-new-authoritative-book/) - Rod Kight is pleased to announce that his newest book, Cannabis Business Law: What You Need to Know (Quick Prep), has been published by Aspatore Books, A Thomson Reuters (WestLaw) business, and was released for sale on August 4, 2015. This authoritative text addresses progressive legal subject matter and considerations for businesses in the growing
- [Is CBD Legal?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-cbd-legal/) - NOTE: This article was written in 2015. Its substantive points remain valid; however, I also encourage you to read a more recent article on this same topic I wrote for the September 2017 edition of the Cannabis Law Journal. You can read that article by clicking here. I also encourage you to visit my cannabis business
- [Can cannabis consumption make you a better person?](https://cannabusiness.law/can-cannabis-consumption-make-you-a-better-person/) - Regular cannabis use can promote a healthy, productive, happy lifestyle.
- [Rod Interviewed at MerryJane.com](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-interviewed-at-marejane-com/) - Rod Kight has Been interviewed by MaryJane.com on Target's removal of CBDs from their stores. Read the full article at MaryJane.com, here: https://merryjane.com/news/target-cw-hemp-cbd-retail-controversy This article examines the controversy surrounding Target briefly selling Charlotte’s Web CBD products online before quickly removing them from its website amid legal uncertainty around hemp-derived CBD. It highlights the tension between
- [Mountain XPress discusses the new NC Hemp Law](https://cannabusiness.law/mountain-xpress-discusses-the-new-nc-hemp-law/) - The Mountain XPress weekly discusses the North Carolina hemp law.
- [Spectrum Labs Podcast - What the new USDA Hemp Regulations Could Mean for the Hemp Industry - With Rod Kight](https://cannabusiness.law/what-the-new-usda-hemp-regulations-could-mean-for-the-hemp-industry/) - Rod discusses the USDA’s interim final rule with Jason De Los Santos of Spectrum Labs.
- [Teen cannabis use did not increase in legal states.](https://cannabusiness.law/teen-cannabis-use-did-not-increase-in-legal-states/) - The results of a new study, published in the Guardian, found that cannabis use among teens did not increase in states that legalized it. Does this surprise you? The study found no evidence that legalization caused a rise in teen cannabis use, challenging one of the most common concerns raised by opponents of medical and recreational marijuana
- [CBD University Podcast Episode 10 - Introducing the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine](https://cannabusiness.law/american-journal-of-endocannabinoid-medicine-podcast/) - Rod talks CBD and hemp with Vadim Federeovsky of CBD University.
- [CBD Infographic from Cannastick](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-infographic-from-cannastick/) - Helpful information about CBD from Cannastick.
- [Why the Popular Hemp Test Is the Wrong Hemp Test](https://cannabusiness.law/why-the-popular-hemp-test-is-the-wrong-hemp-test/) - Rod talks about the importance of using the proper analytical test for determining THC potency in hemp.
- [Rod Kight - Legal Pioneer of Hemp & CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-legal-pioneer-of-hemp-cbd/) - Rod discusses his passion for cannabis and deep experience representing hemp and CBD businesses.
- [Paving the Way for Legal Hemp & CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/paving-the-way-for-legal-hemp-cbd/) - Rod discusses his development of the Source Rule for CBD and how his cannabis practice evolved.
- [Rod Kight in North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-in-north-carolina-super-lawyers-magazine/) - North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine profiled Rod Kight in its feature article “PotCo,” describing him as “the State’s Biggest Cannabis Advocate.” The article explores Rod’s personal journey into cannabis law, his advocacy work, and how he became one of the leading legal voices in the hemp and cannabis industry. Read the full article at Super
- [Happy 420!](https://cannabusiness.law/happy-420/) - Happy 420 from Rod and Ashley Kight (and Ripley)!
- [The Cannabis Business Law Firm for You](https://cannabusiness.law/the-cannabis-business-law-firm-for-you/) - In this video, cannabis attorney Rod Kight explains how his law firm helps businesses operating within the cannabis and hemp industries navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges. Rod discusses how many traditional business attorneys may lack detailed knowledge of the cannabis sector, often requiring clients to explain the industry before meaningful legal guidance can begin.
- [Kindred Spirit to Hemp & Marijuana Farmers](https://cannabusiness.law/kindred-spirit-to-hemp-marijuana-farmers/) - Rod discusses his respect for hemp farmers.
- [Rod Kight Cancer Survivor Story](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-cancer-survivor-story/) - In this video, cannabis attorney Rod Kight shares his personal experience with cancer treatment and how medical cannabis changed his perspective on the therapeutic value of cannabis. Rod discusses being diagnosed with testicular cancer in his late thirties and the difficult physical effects he experienced during chemotherapy, including severe nausea, pain, and exhaustion. After hearing
- [Advocacy for “The Plant”](https://cannabusiness.law/advocacy-for-the-plant/) - Rod talks about the cannabis plant’s benefits and why it needs advocates.
- [Defining Cannabis’ Legal Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/defining-cannabis-legal-industry/) - Rod discusses how he became a cannabis business lawyer.
- [2019 USDA Hemp Regulations](https://cannabusiness.law/2019-usda-hemp-regulations/) - In this video, cannabis attorney Rod Kight discusses the impact of the USDA’s 2019 hemp regulations and how the 2018 Farm Bill changed the legal status of hemp in the United States. The discussion explains how hemp was removed from the federal controlled substances list and placed under a new regulatory framework administered primarily by
- [Indiana Attorney General Issues Flawed Opinion on CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/indiana-attorney-general-issues-flawed-opinion-on-cbd/) - Rod Kights legal analysis regarding Indiana Attorney General Issuing a Flawed Opinion on CBD.
- [ATACH’s Hemp Intoxicants Report: Some Good Ideas, One Big Problem](https://cannabusiness.law/atachs-hemp-intoxicants-report-some-good-ideas-one-big-problem/) - Once you get past the glossy presentation, the ATACH report’s deeper premise becomes clear. It is not about genuine cannabis reform. Rather, it is market protectionism of corporate marijuana and alcohol interests dressed up as public policy.
- [New Senate Hemp Bill Would Let States Choose Their Own Path](https://cannabusiness.law/new-senate-hemp-bill-would-let-states-choose-their-own-path/) - Congress created the modern hemp market a decade ago. It reversed course and moved to dismantle most of that same market in late 2025 through a sweeping federal crackdown. A new bipartisan Senate bill proposes a different path.
- [Kight on Cannabis Interactive 50-State Hemp Product Compliance Database](https://cannabusiness.law/kight-on-cannabis-interactive-50-state-hemp-product-compliance-database/) - The Kight on Cannabis Interactive 50-State Hemp Product Compliance Database helps hemp businesses understand state-by-state hemp laws, reduce compliance risk, and make better product and market decisions.
- [Texas Judge Hits Pause on DSHS Hemp Rules. Here Is What the Order Actually Does.](https://cannabusiness.law/texas-judge-hits-pause-on-dshs-hemp-rules-here-is-what-the-order-actually-does/) - A Texas court has entered a temporary restraining order blocking the State from enforcing the most consequential parts of the new DSHS hemp rules, at least for now. That is a significant win for the Texas hemp industry, but it is not a final decision, and it is not a wholesale invalidation of every part of the rules.
- [North Carolina’s Cannabis Crossroads: The Council Gets the Diagnosis Right. Now the Legislature Has to Get the Cure Right.](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolinas-cannabis-crossroads-the-council-gets-the-diagnosis-right-now-the-legislature-has-to-get-the-cure-right/) - A new report by North Carolina’s Cannabis Council gets the big question right. Now lawmakers need to avoid the usual mistakes.
- [A brief summary of Oregon's recreational cannabis laws](https://cannabusiness.law/a-brief-summary-of-oregons-recreational-cannabis-laws/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Oregon goes live with cannabis on July 1 per Measure 91. Click here for a link to a summary of the laws. Here is a short FAQ from the Oregon Liquor Control Board: Q: When can I smoke/use recreational marijuana? A: Starting July 1, 2015, Measure 91 allows Oregonians to grow up to four plants
- [US DOT Muddies the Water On CBD Policy](https://cannabusiness.law/us-dot-muddies-the-water-on-cbd-policy/) - The US DOT issues a confusing Notice about CBD.
- [NC Industrial Hemp Commission funding is complete.](https://cannabusiness.law/nc-industrial-hemp-commission-funding-is-complete/) - For those of you have been following the hemp bill in NC, you'll be pleased to learn that the initial funding of $200,000 has been reached. A somewhat unique requirement, the $200,000 was a prerequisite for creating the NC Industrial Hemp Commission, an official group created by statute which will form and enact the specific
- [Will the DEA Allow More Marijuana Research?](https://cannabusiness.law/will-the-dea-allow-more-marijuana-research/) - The DEA announced that it intends to move forward to facilitate and expand scientific and medical research for marijuana in the United States.
- [FDA Commissioner's Resignation Raises Questions About CBD Regulation](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-commissioners-resignation-raises-questions-about-cbd-regulation/) - Gottlieb’s resignation will certainly have implications for the future of CBD regulation in the US.
- [Personal Rights When Arrested for Legal Cannabis Possession- Guest Post](https://cannabusiness.law/personal-rights-when-arrested-for-legal-cannabis-possession-guest-post/) - Know your rights if you’ve been falsely arrested for legal industrial hemp possession.
- [DEA Confirms Legal Status of Magic Mushroom Spores](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-confirms-legal-status-of-magic-mushroom-spores/) - It has become a bit of a parlor game recently for lawyers to contact the DEA and request its position on the legal status of various compounds. Most recently, the DEA responded to a request for the control status of “magic mushroom spores" under the CSA.
- [North Carolina Hemp Bill Could Eliminate Smokable Hemp- Call to Action](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolina-hemp-bill-could-eliminate-smokable-hemp-call-to-action/) - If enacted the current NC Farm Bill (SB 315) would ban smokable hemp.
- [North Carolina SBI "Wish List" Threatens Hemp Farmers](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolina-sbi-wish-list-threatens-hemp-farmers/) - The SBI is proposing fundamental changes to NC's pending hemp bill.
- [Mieux Vaut Tard Que Jamais- France Approves CBD Sales but Prohibits Hemp Flower](https://cannabusiness.law/mieux-vaut-tard-que-jamais-france-approves-cbd-sales-but-prohibits-hemp-flower/) - France recently announced a liberalization of its laws governing hemp. The French import and export market for hemp and hemp products is open.
- [FDA Public Hearing and Comments on Cannabis](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-public-hearing-and-comments-on-cannabis/) - The FDA is considering new rules regarding CBD.
- [An Open Letter to Industrial Hemp and CBD Businesses](https://cannabusiness.law/an-open-letter-to-industrial-hemp-and-cbd-businesses/) - Industrial hemp is a growing commodity, both in the US and abroad.
- [Total THC and the USDA Rule- A Data Driven Analysis](https://cannabusiness.law/total-thc-and-the-usda-rule-a-data-driven-analysis/) - Dr. Marion Synder analyzed two years' worth of hemp and found that the USDA's required use of the Total THC standard will eliminate most current hemp strains.
- [Can You Own a Hemp Strain? The Sticky Difference between Names and Trademarks.](https://cannabusiness.law/can-you-own-a-hemp-strain-the-sticky-difference-between-names-and-trademarks/) - Whether a company can claim an exclusive right to use a specific term in connection with hemp ultimately depends on that company’s conduct.
- [Ohio Board of Pharmacy Takes Aim at CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/ohio-board-of-pharmacy-takes-aim-at-cbd/) - This week, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy issued two Guidance Documents regarding CBD that have caused an uproar.
- [Absent a Veto, a New Jersey Bill Will Kill the State's Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/absent-a-veto-a-new-jersey-bill-will-kill-the-states-hemp-industry/) - While most hemp operators are in favor of sensible regulation, critics of the New Jersey legislation say that it will effectively kill any future for hemp businesses in the state.
- [Yes, the Mary Miller Amendment Will Kill the ENTIRE Hemp Industry, Including Industrial Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/yes-the-mary-miller-amendment-will-kill-the-entire-hemp-industry-including-industrial-hemp/) - In addition to killing the hemp cannabinoid industry, the Mary Miller Amendment will also kill the industrial hemp industry. This articles explains why.
- [DEA Letter to Georgia Board of Pharmacy Raises Novel Legal Issues](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-letter-to-georgia-board-of-pharmacy-raises-novel-legal-issues/) - The DEA recently issued a warning letter to the Georgia Board of Pharmacy (GBP). Given that Georgia is the only state that allows pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana, the DEA’s letter to the GBP is unprecedented. It also raises novel legal issues.
- [State AGs Inflame Hemp Hysteria With Letter to Congress](https://cannabusiness.law/state-ags-inflame-hemp-hysteria-with-letter-to-congress/) - There is a war raging against hemp, but it goes much deeper than that. At stake is the future of cannabis reform in the US, the ability for small businesses to thrive in an emerging market, and the right for adults to make their own determination about what they choose to ingest.
- [Tennessee Reaches Agreement on Hemp Product Regulations During Transition](https://cannabusiness.law/tennessee-reaches-agreement-on-hemp-product-regulations-during-transition/) - The agreement follows a petition for clarity on how HB 1376 applies to current licensees. Instead of a contested hearing, both parties opted for this order. We anticipate similar resolutions in other states as hemp advocates and states agencies grapple with regulations for consumable hemp products.
- [Is the “Joint Statement of Principles on Industrial Hemp” still relevant? Was it ever?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-the-joint-statement-of-principles-on-industrial-hemp-still-relevant-was-it-ever/) - When and how should the Joint Statement be used?
- [Why I Am a Cannabis Lawyer](https://cannabusiness.law/why-i-am-a-cannabis-lawyer/) - This is my story of how I came to be a cannabis attorney.
- [Will you vote for cannabis reform this November?](https://cannabusiness.law/will-you-vote-for-cannabis-reform-this-november/) - Cannabis on the ballot for the November 2016 election.
- [California’s New Hemp CBD Bill-  Boon or Bane for the State’s Hemp Industry?](https://cannabusiness.law/californias-new-hemp-cbd-bill-boon-or-bane-for-the-states-hemp-industry/) - Notably, the “manufacture or sale of inhalable products is prohibited” under AB-45; however, the “manufacture or inhalable products for the sole purpose of sale in other states is not prohibited.” This prohibition may end up derailing AB-45 altogether.
- [Wait, Is This Confidential?](https://cannabusiness.law/wait-is-this-confidential/) - This article examines the vital role of confidentiality in the cannabis industry.
- [Is SC imposing a smokable hemp blackout?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-sc-imposing-a-smokable-hemp-blackout/) - The SC Attorney General's opinion on hemp could damage its industry.
- [Big Win for Smokable Hemp in Indiana Elevates Issue to a National Level](https://cannabusiness.law/big-win-for-smokable-hemp-in-indiana-elevates-issue-to-a-national-level/) - A federal court issues a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of Indiana's smokable hemp ban.
- [Is CBD legal? A lawyer's perspective.](https://cannabusiness.law/is-cbd-legal-a-lawyers-perspective/) - NOTE: This article was written in 2015. Although its substantive points remain valid, I also encourage you to read more recent articles I have written on this same topic by clicking here, here, and here. -Rod Kight, Fall 2018 _________________________________________________________________ Is CBD legal? It depends. As a hemp lawyer the single most misunderstood issue I see
- [Why is the VA Denying Home Loans to Veterans Who Work in the Marijuana Industry? (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/why-is-the-va-denying-home-loans-to-veterans-who-work-in-the-marijuana-industry-guest-post/) - The VA is denying home loans to veterans working in the marijuana industry in states where it is legal.
- [Any Port in a Storm- Federal Programs That Help Hemp and CBD Businesses](https://cannabusiness.law/any-port-in-a-storm-federal-programs-that-help-hemp-and-cbd-businesses/) - There are several options provided by the US federal government that hemp and CBD businesses can take advantage of during these turbulent times.
- [Thailand Recriminalizes Recreational Cannabis in Unprecedented Move](https://cannabusiness.law/thailand-recriminalizes-recreational-cannabis-in-unprecedented-move/) - Although the recriminalization of recreational cannabis understandably steals the headlines, the new regulation includes an important provision that could bolster Thailand’s position in the international marketplace.
- [Minnesota Looks Forward to Legal Cannabis and Drinks Hemp, Too (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/minnesota-looks-forward-to-legal-cannabis-and-drinks-hemp-too/) - In a moment when the national discourse is hemp vs. marijuana, and Congress argues about stamping out the intoxicating hemp industry altogether, Minnesota’s experience offers some lessons on how these two industries can co-exist.
- [Did a Federal Court Order Just Legalize THCa and Delta-8 THC in All 50 States?](https://cannabusiness.law/did-a-federal-court-order-just-legalize-thca-and-delta-8-thc-in-all-50-states/) - A federal court in Arkansas just issued a landmark ruling enjoining enforcement of a recently enacted hemp law. Due to its sweeping findings, the ruling arguably makes this the single most important hemp case to date and one that every participant in the hemp industry should read.
- [A Call for Clarification on Hemp Reform.](https://cannabusiness.law/a-call-for-clarification-on-hemp-reform/) - A discussion of state inconsistencies and misinterpretations of the industrial hemp provisions of the 2014 Farm Act by attorney Kamran Aryah.
- [Why Are Hemp Companies Still Using UPS?](https://cannabusiness.law/why-are-hemp-companies-still-using-ups/) - I'm feeling a little fed up today, so I decided to write a blog about it. I'm tired of telling clients not to use UPS and/or other private carriers to ship hemp flower, only to be asked to help with the seizure that results because they didn't follow my advice.
- [Does the USDA Rule Affect Hemp That Is Currently On the Market?](https://cannabusiness.law/does-the-usda-rule-affect-hemp-that-is-currently-on-the-market/) - My clients are worried about the legal status of their hemp now that the USDA has issued its Rule requiring a total THC analysis for pre-harvest hemp testing.
- [Total THC and Harvested Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/total-thc-and-harvested-hemp/) - It is not unusual for a pre-harvested hemp crop with Total THC concentrations that are within 0.3% to result in harvested hemp with Total THC limits that exceed 0.3%. Is this harvested hemp legal?
- [What kind of cannabis lawyer do you need?](https://cannabusiness.law/what-kind-of-cannabis-lawyer-do-you-need/) - What does a cannabis lawyer do, exactly? The phrase, “cannabis law” encompasses a wide spectrum of legal services. Most people that I speak with assume that cannabis lawyers represent people who have been charged with a marijuana crime- possession, trafficking, and/or growing. This is partly true. Until cannabis prohibition ends, there will be a continuing
- [USDA Created a Regulatory Vacuum. States Are Beginning to Fill It.](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-created-a-regulatory-vacuum-states-are-beginning-to-fill-it/) - Absent a USDA hemp regulatory plan, state legislatures are starting to fill the void.
- [Thin Green Line: The Need for Uniform Testing in the Hemp Industry (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/thin-green-line-the-need-for-uniform-testing-in-the-hemp-industry-guest-post/) - The hemp industry desperately needs uniform testing protocols.
- [The Legal Status of Cannabis Seeds: An International Overview- Guest Post](https://cannabusiness.law/the-legal-status-of-cannabis-seeds-an-international-overview-guest-post/) - All cannabis products come from cannabis plants, which necessarily grow from cannabis seeds. This article is a summary overview of the legal status of cannabis seeds in four select European countries, with a postscript about importing seeds into the USA.
- [USDA Hemp Regulations Analysis- The Provisions You Need To Know](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-hemp-regulations-analysis-the-provisions-you-need-to-know/) - The USDA Interim Rule regarding hemp is 161 pages long. This article discusses the Rule's key provisions.
- [Will the USPS Continue to Deliver Vapes?](https://cannabusiness.law/will-the-usps-continue-to-deliver-vapes/) - In a recent publication, the USPS specifically addressed the mailability of CBD products. In a section titled “Mailability Beyond the PACT Act”, the USPS made it clear that ENDS implicate mailability statutes and regulations beyond the PACT Act.
- [New Oregon Hemp Vendor License Requirements](https://cannabusiness.law/new-oregon-hemp-vendor-license-requirements/) - Starting on July 1, 2024, hemp companies selling products into and out of the State of Oregon will have some new requirements to navigate. Businesses should be reviewing the changes in Oregon now in preparation for this transition.
- ["Hot" Hemp Extract- New Lawsuit Underlines Need for Clarity](https://cannabusiness.law/hot-hemp-extract-new-lawsuit-underlines-need-for-clarity/) - So-called "hot" hemp extract is an issue in dire need of a resolution.
- [New Hemp Laws in Connecticut, Maine, Arkansas, and Maryland](https://cannabusiness.law/new-hemp-laws-in-connecticut-maine-arkansas-and-maryland/) - Legislative sessions in many states have wrapped or soon will and there have been a flurry of state laws passed regarding hemp cannabinoid products. From Arkansas to Maine, we’ve seen some recent actions that are important for hemp businesses nationwide.
- [FDA and AHPA Convey Similar Message to Cannabis and CBD Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-and-ahpa-convey-similar-message-to-cannabis-and-cbd-industry/) - In very different contexts, both the FDA and the AHPA recently conveyed the same message: cannabis and CBD companies will be regulated.
- [West Virginia Federal Court Ruling Vindicates Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/west-virginia-federal-court-ruling-vindicates-hemp-industry/) - A WV federal court dismissed a case brought against hemp farmers, ruling that hemp is not a controlled substance and may be transported across state lines.
- [Victory for Hemp Retailers: New York Supreme Court Rebukes Overreach by State Agencies](https://cannabusiness.law/victory-for-hemp-retailers-new-york-supreme-court-rebukes-overreach-by-state-agencies/) - In a landmark ruling, the New York Supreme Court delivered a decisive victory for hemp retailers. This decision sets an important precedent, sending a clear message to regulators and law enforcement that constitutional rights cannot be trampled in the name of enforcement.
- [NIJ Researchers Get it Wrong on Cannabis Testing](https://cannabusiness.law/nij-researchers-get-it-wrong-on-cannabis-testing/) - Using the proper methodology to test for hemp compliance is critical to preserve the future of hemp. Unfortunately, researchers funded by the National Institute of Justice misstate the law when it comes to hemp testing.
- [USDA Expands Insurance Options for Hemp Growers](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-expands-insurance-options-for-hemp-growers/) - Today, the USDA announced the availability of two programs aimed at protecting hemp producers against crop loss due to natural disasters.
- [Legal THCa Flower: Minimizing Your Risk](https://cannabusiness.law/thca-flower-minimizing-your-risk/) - Despite the rapidly growing acceptance of hemp as the path forward for cannabis policy, THCa hemp remains widely misunderstood. Possessing or distributing it are high-risk activities. In this article, I discuss the risks and strategies to reduce them.
- [What is "Total THC" and Does It Matter?](https://cannabusiness.law/what-is-total-thc-and-does-it-matter/) - "Total THC" is a flawed concept.
- [Cross-Pollination: How Cannabis Companies Can Break into the Hemp Business (And Vice Versa)](https://cannabusiness.law/cross-pollination-how-cannabis-companies-can-break-into-the-hemp-business-and-vice-versa/) - Licensing your hemp or cannabis brand to an existing operator on the other side of the hemp-cannabis divide can be a great way to maximize the separation between these activities while enjoying the benefits of building a cross-market brand.
- [Mexico Is About to Legalize Cannabis- This Is the Legal Summary You Need](https://cannabusiness.law/mexico-is-about-to-legalize-cannabis-this-is-the-legal-summary-you-need/) - A summary and analysis of the important legal provisions in Mexico's cannabis bill.
- [Why Are States Restricting Job Opportunities for Medical Marijuana Patients?](https://cannabusiness.law/why-are-states-are-restricting-job-opportunities-for-medical-marijuana-patients/) - States are creating unnecessary obstacles to gainful employment for many medical marijuana patients.
- [South Carolina Expands Hemp Program: What you need to know](https://cannabusiness.law/south-carolina-expands-hemp-program-what-you-need-to-know/) - New South Carolina law expands its hemp program.
- [USPS Publishes New Guidelines for Mailing Hemp and Hemp Products](https://cannabusiness.law/usps-publishes-new-guidelines-for-mailing-hemp-and-hemp-products/) - USPS sets forth its requirements for mailing hemp and hemp products.
- [DEA Clarifies Marijuana Extract Rule and CBD Legality](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-clarifies-marijuana-extract-rule-and-cbd-legality/) - DEA backtracks and clarifies that CBD legality depends on its source.
- [Taming the Unicorn- Brokering Hemp Biomass and CBD Deals](https://cannabusiness.law/taming-the-unicorn-brokering-hemp-biomass-and-cbd-deals/) - A good hemp biomass and CBD broker knows how to identify and tame "unicorn" deals with effective strategies.
- [Nevada Law Will Protect Employees Who Use Marijuana (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/nevada-law-will-protect-employees-who-use-marijuana-guest-post/) - Employees in Nevada who use marijuana were granted protections in a new Nevada law.
- [Have You Complied with the Corporate Transparency Act? The Essential Guide for Beneficial Ownership Reporting.](https://cannabusiness.law/have-you-complied-with-the-corporate-transparency-act-the-essential-guide-for-beneficial-ownership-reporting/) - Have you complied with the Corporate Transparency Act's Beneficial Ownership Requirements? We strongly recommend reviewing your business entity's structure and ownership in light of these new regulations.
- [Oregon Hemp- An Overview of ODA Rules](https://cannabusiness.law/oregon-hemp-an-overview-of-oda-rules/) - The Oregon Department of Agriculture recently held a webinar to discuss its hemp program.
- [Cannabis Intellectual Property- Do Your Products Violate A Patent?](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-intellectual-property-do-your-products-violate-a-patent/) - A new lawsuit tests the boundaries of cannabinoid formulations.
- [USDA Hemp Regulations Analysis- Licensing Requirements](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-hemp-regulations-analysis-licensing-requirements/) - The USDA's interim rule regarding hemp contains requirements for obtaining- and maintaining- a cultivation license.
- [The Mouth Swab Drug Test and Employment (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/the-mouth-swab-drug-test-and-employment-guest-post/) - The mouth swab drug test is commonly used by employers. Here's what you need to know.
- [Free Webinar Replay: Mastering Hemp Compliance Across All 50 States [Video Webinar]](https://cannabusiness.law/free-webinar-replay-mastering-hemp-compliance-across-all-50-states-video-webinar/) - Are you ready to grow your hemp business with confidence—and stay compliant nationwide? Watch the replay of our free legal webinar, where leading cannabis attorneys break down what it really takes to stay on the right side of hemp regulations in every U.S. state.
- [Are You Using AI for Hemp Compliance? Why That’s Risky, and What to Do Instead](https://cannabusiness.law/are-you-using-ai-for-hemp-compliance-why-thats-risky-and-what-to-do-instead/) - An “AI ban” on THCa flower in NC wasn’t real. Here’s why AI gets hemp law wrong, where it helps, and how to stay compliant.
- [Why THCA Testing and COAs Are Essential for Compliance and Consumer Trust [GUEST ARTICLE]](https://cannabusiness.law/why-thca-testing-and-coas-are-essential-for-compliance-and-consumer-trust-guest-article/) - Businesses thriving in the THCA space are those that embrace rigorous testing - not as a burden but as a fundamental business advantage. They are building legitimate enterprises designed to withstand both market and regulatory challenges.
- [THCa Flower: The Next Big Thing in Hempland?](https://cannabusiness.law/thca-flower-the-next-big-thing-in-hempland/) - We are suddenly receiving lots of calls about “THCa hemp flower”. In this article I will discuss what THCa flower is and the legal and practical issues you need to know about it.
- [Rod Discusses THCa Hemp Legal Issues with CBD Oracle](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-thca-hemp-legal-issues-with-cbd-oracle/) - “The first thing I usually say is that distributing THCa hemp is the riskiest thing you can do in the legal cannabis industry right now. For this reason, I spend most of my consulting time with clients discussing best practices and ways to mitigate the risks associated with THCa hemp.”
- [Can you mail marijuana from state to state?](https://cannabusiness.law/shipping-cannabis-from-one-legal-state-to-another-legal-state-ok-right/) - As a cannabis lawyer, I have heard people repeatedly ask: can a dispensary ship to another state legally? Especially in the context of cannabis coming from one state where it’s legal (say, Washington) to another state where it’s legal (say, Colorado). The idea makes some logical sense. You take pot from one state where you’re
- [Rod Discusses the Marijuana Rescheduling Order [Video]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-the-marijuana-rescheduling-order-video/) - President Trump signed an Executive Order, "INCREASING MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CANNABIDIOL RESEARCH" today. In this video I discuss what it means for marijuana, cannabis research, and hemp.
- [California AB 8 Changes Effective January 1, 2026](https://cannabusiness.law/california-ab-8-changes-effective-january-1-2026/) - California’s AB 8 was signed into law in September 2025 and becomes partially effective on January 1, 2026. We highlight those changes and how they could impact your business.
- [Alabama’s New Hemp Retailer License: What You Need to Know for 2026](https://cannabusiness.law/alabamas-new-hemp-retailer-license-what-you-need-to-know-for-2026/) - Big changes are coming for Alabama’s hemp retailers. According to ABC representatives, if you’re currently selling CHPs and don’t have an ABC license by January 1, 2026, you’ll have to stop all sales until you’re licensed.
- [Hemp Updates for Minnesota, Connecticut, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-updates-for-minnesota-connecticut-kentucky-tennessee-and-arkansas/) - This article provides important hemp law updates for Minnesota, Connecticut, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
- [New Jersey Neuters Its Hemp Industry With New Law](https://cannabusiness.law/new-jersey-neuters-its-hemp-industry-with-new-law/) - On January 14, 2026, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-4509, rolling back the prior hemp rules. The new law aligns New Jersey’s definitions of hemp with federal standards. Products exceeding the federal THC limits will now be classified as marijuana or cannabis starting April 13, 2026.
- [Oregon Issues New Hemp Product Rules](https://cannabusiness.law/oregon-issues-new-hemp-product-rules/) - The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Hemp Product Registry launches on January 1, 2026. The OLCC told Kight Law Office that representatives will continue to monitor the situation as the change in federal law approaches. For now, OLCC is moving forward with implementing Oregon’s Hemp Registry as directed by 2024 House Bill 4121.
- [The Baird Bill and How You Can Help Save the Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/the-baird-bill-and-how-you-can-help-save-the-hemp-industry/) - On January 12, 2026, House Member Jim Baird and a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill to aid the hemp industry, HR 7010, also known as the "Baird Bill". If enacted, it will extend the time for the new anti-hemp provisions to go into place by an additional two years.
- [Why Can't Medical Marijuana Patients Buy Guns? (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/why-cant-medical-marijuana-patients-buy-guns-guest-post/) - Is it unconstitutional to deny gun ownership to marijuana users who have never been convicted of a crime?
- [Flying with Medical Marijuana](https://cannabusiness.law/flying-with-medical-marijuana/) - Should you ever fly with medical marijuana?
- [Rod Quoted in the Wall Street Journal about Novel Cannabinoids](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-the-wall-street-journal-about-novel-cannabinoids/) - The WSJ discusses novel cannabinoids in new article.
- [Your Feedback to the Hemp Authority Program is Needed by April 15](https://cannabusiness.law/your-feedback-to-the-hemp-authority-program-is-needed-by-april-15/) - Tell the Hemp Authority your thoughts about its certification program before April 15.
- [Yes, Hemp Pre-rolls Remain Lawful in Georgia (but not THCa Flower)](https://cannabusiness.law/yes-hemp-pre-rolls-remain-lawful-in-georgia-but-not-thca-flower/) - A Declaratory Ruling by the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirms that hemp "pre-roll cigarettes" are lawful provided that they comply with all other hemp laws and regulations, including the "total THC" limit, testing, packaging, labeling, and marketing requirements. Unfortunately, THCa hemp remains illegal in the state.
- [WLOS Covers Smokable Hemp, Interviews Rod](https://cannabusiness.law/wlos-covers-smokable-hemp-interviews-rod/) - WLOS does an in depth report on smokable hemp.
- [WI Prosecutor Quickly Reverses Position on CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/wi-prosecutor-quickly-reverses-position-on-cbd/) - WI prosecutor reverses position in light of clarifying information on CBD law.
- [Will You Be at NoCo Hemp Expo?](https://cannabusiness.law/will-you-be-at-noco-hemp-expo/) - The sixth annual NoCo hemp Expo will be held this Thursday-Saturday in Denver.
- [Will you be at HempX?](https://cannabusiness.law/will-you-be-at-hempx/) - HempX Asheville 2016 is upon us. It's a two day festival starting today, Friday, August 19, 2016. I'll be there, as will a large number of vendors, speakers, musicians, educators, farmers, and anyone who's anyone in the hemp industry. If you have any interest in hemp you won't want to miss HempX. Here's a
- [Will the DEA reschedule marijuana? Don't bet on it.](https://cannabusiness.law/will-the-dea-reschedule-marijuana-dont-bet-on-it/) - Are we about to see the first re-classification of cannabis in a generation? There's been a lot of hullaballoo the last few days regarding a recent letter from the DEA to Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and seven of her colleagues about marijuana research and classification. The DEA's twenty-six page letter was signed by the holy trinity of
- [Whoa There Pardner- Wrangling In the Confusion About Smokable Hemp in Texas](https://cannabusiness.law/whoa-there-pardner-wrangling-in-the-confusion-about-smokable-hemp-in-texas/) - They say everything is bigger in Texas, and right now there is a huge amount of confusion regarding the legal status of smokable hemp in the Lone Star State. This blog post clarifies the issue.
- [What is the New CBD Bill? A Quick Summary.](https://cannabusiness.law/what-is-the-new-cbd-bill-a-quick-summary/) - The hemp industry has been abuzz about the introduction of a new bill regarding CBD.
- [What is the difference between cannabis and hemp?](https://cannabusiness.law/what-is-the-difference-between-cannabis-and-hemp/) - “Surely no member of the vegetable kingdom has ever been more misunderstood than hemp." -David P. West in a report for the North American Industrial Hemp Council in 1998. What is the difference between cannabis and hemp? In a word, semantics. From a practical standpoint, it's the THC concentration. Cannabis and hemp are, scientifically speaking,
- [What Is A "Synthetic" Cannabinoid? Two Chemists Clarify the Science](https://cannabusiness.law/what-is-a-synthetic-cannabinoid-a-chemist-discusses-the-science/) - While there are well-documented synthetic pathways to the THCs isomerization is not synthetic, and delta-8 THC derived from hemp is not a synthetic compound.
- [What Does the Ohio Executive Order Banning "Intoxicating Hemp" Really Mean? [UPDATED]](https://cannabusiness.law/what-does-the-ohio-executive-order-banning-intoxicating-hemp-really-mean/) - So what does this new Ohio "intoxicating hemp" executive order really mean? Regardless of the governor's intentions, the only portion of the executive order that appears enforceable is that products containing delta-8 THC are banned as of October 14. Otherwise, and despite the appearance of being a comprehensive ban, things are pretty much status quo in Ohio right now.
- [West Virginia Bill Summary- The Mountain State Considers Mountain-Sized Changes to Its Controlled Substances Act](https://cannabusiness.law/west-virginia-bill-summary-the-mountain-state-considers-mountain-sized-changes-to-its-controlled-substances-act/) - The West Virginia legislature is clearly targeting specific (and newly popular) forms of THC as well as “synthetic and non-naturally” occurring cannabinoids, seeking to make them Schedule I controlled substances under state law.
- [Watch Rod's Free Webinar On Managing Financial Instability](https://cannabusiness.law/watch-rods-free-webinar-on-managing-financial-instability/) - Rod presented a free 90 minute webinar to the HIA on managing financial instability and debt. Watch the video replay.
- [Want to Read the Latest Edition of the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine?](https://cannabusiness.law/want-to-read-the-latest-edition-of-the-american-journal-of-endocannabinoid-medicine/) - AJEM is the only printed, peer-reviewed, medical cannabis journal in North America. Its mission is to create, collect, and disseminate credible cannabis research data.
- [Wait, Is THC-O Actually Legal??? 4th Circuit Says DEA's Position "Lacks the Power to Persuade"](https://cannabusiness.law/wait-is-thc-o-actually-legal-4th-circuit-says-deas-position-lacks-the-power-to-persuade/) - In a groundbreaking and unexpected ruling the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals found that THC-O meets the legal definition of "hemp" under the 2018 Farm Bill and is not a controlled substance, contrary to the DEA's position.
- [Vets may soon have access to medical cannabis.](https://cannabusiness.law/vets-may-soon-have-access-to-medical-cannabis/) - Veterans suffering from PTSD and other crippling illnesses for which cannabis has been proven to help may soon have some relief. The US Senate Appropriations Committee just approved a measure on Thursday, April 14, that would allow VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis veterans. The provision arises out of an amendment to the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs
- [Veterans Health Administration Supports Medical Marijuana Use in New Policy: CLR Article 12-22-17](https://cannabusiness.law/veterans-health-administration-supports-medical-marijuana-use-in-new-policy-clr-article-12-22-17/) - Veterans Health Administration Supports Medical Marijuana Use in New Policy
- [USDA Issues Legal Opinion Letter on Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-issues-legal-opinion-letter-on-hemp/) - The USDA General Counsel issued a legal opinion letter regarding hemp that contains important conclusions for the hemp industry.
- [USDA Draft Hemp Regulations Are Out](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-draft-hemp-regulations-are-out/) - The USDA has issued draft hemp regulations.
- [US Customs at DFW is Arresting People and Seizing Their Hemp Products](https://cannabusiness.law/us-customs-at-dfw-is-arresting-people-and-seizing-their-hemp-products/) - Despite the position taken by US Customs at DFW airport, it is absolutely clear that hemp and hemp derived CBD are not controlled substances under federal law.
- [UPDATE- Farm Bill Passed Ag Committee WITHOUT Grassley Amendment!](https://cannabusiness.law/update-farm-bill-passed-ag-committee-without-grassley-amendment/) - The Grassley anti-CBD Amendment was defeated in the AG Committee today.
- [Top 5 Cannabis Predictions for 2020](https://cannabusiness.law/top-5-cannabis-predictions-for-2020/) - What can the cannabis industry expect in 2020? These are my top 5 predictions.
- [The sun is setting on proposed hemp bills in the Sunshine State](https://cannabusiness.law/the-sun-is-setting-on-proposed-hemp-bills-in-the-sunshine-state/) - We’ll have to wait the next few days to see if any legislative action on hemp takes place in Florida, but—for now at least—it seems none of the pending hemp bills have the requisite momentum to make it to the Governor’s desk.
- [The Source Rule is Alive and Well](https://cannabusiness.law/the-source-rule-is-alive-and-well/) - The Source Rule, which says that the source of a cannabinoid determines its legal status, is embedded into the legal fabric of the cannabis industry. In this article I respond to arguments claiming that the Source Rule is dead and show that, far from dead, it is now more relevant than ever.
- [The Rapidly Emerging Mexican Cannabis Market (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/the-rapidly-emerging-mexican-cannabis-market-guest-post/) - Mexico's cannabis market is poised for explosive growth.
- [The origins of 420.](https://cannabusiness.law/the-origins-of-420/) - How did 420 become associated with cannabis?
- [The Health Benefits of Cannabis (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/the-health-benefits-of-cannabis-guest-post/) - Medical marijuana has become more mainstream than ever in the health industry.
- [The FTC and CBD: Is Your Hemp Business a Target?](https://cannabusiness.law/the-ftc-and-cbd-is-your-hemp-business-a-target/) - FTC and CBDThe FTC recently issued fines and sanctions to six CBD product manufacturers who were accused of providing misleading information to consumers about the benefits of hemp extract and CBD. The FTC and CBD: a powerful federal agency has set its sights on the hemp industry. As many readers of this blog already know, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced the first monetary sanctions for cannabidiol (CBD) product manufacturers for making medical claims. Specifically, on December 17, the FTC issued fines and sanctions to
- [The Cannabus comes to Asheville](https://cannabusiness.law/the-cannabus-comes-to-asheville/) - Ashley and I had a nice surprise on our way to the office this morning. The Cannabus, owned by Jim Stevens, a/k/a "420 Jim", was parked in downtown Asheville. Jim and his dog are taking the Cannabus around the country to get signatures for a PETITION that he's taking to Washington, DC on April 20,
- [THCa Deja Vu](https://cannabusiness.law/thca-deja-vu/) - The DEA issued another letter about THCa that is making headlines. It is difficult to understand why the issue is circling back around again, a year later. I address the DEA's position... again... in this article.
- [Thanks to the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association for a job well done](https://cannabusiness.law/thanks-to-the-north-carolina-industrial-hemp-association-for-a-job-well-done/) - NC hemp, hemp law, North Carolina hemp, hemp bill, Industrial Hemp Association, Rod Kight, Thomas Shucker, Jeffrey Cartonia, hempx, hemp inc, NC cannabis, MMJ
- [Texas Hemp Industry Faces New Threat from Governor Abbott’s Executive Order](https://cannabusiness.law/texas-hemp-industry-faces-new-threat-from-governor-abbotts-executive-order/) - Governor Abbott issued an Executive Order that could effectively wipe out sales of THCa hemp flower in Texas. This comes on top of the state legislature’s earlier ban on cannabinoid vapes—already a major revenue hit for hemp businesses.
- [Super Lawyers Interviews Rod for a Story About Hemp and CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/super-lawyers-interviews-rod-for-a-story-about-hemp-and-cbd/) - Super Lawyers discussed hemp and CBD business law with Rod Kight for a May, 2019 story.
- [Stopped By Law Enforcement With Hemp- What You Need to Know (Part 1 of 2)](https://cannabusiness.law/stopped-by-law-enforcement-with-hemp-what-you-need-to-know-part-1-of-2/) - It is important to know your rights if stopped by law enforcement while in possession of hemp.
- [Stopped By Law Enforcement While Transporting Hemp- What You Need to Know (Part 2 of 2)](https://cannabusiness.law/stopped-by-law-enforcement-while-transporting-hemp-what-you-need-to-know-part-2-of-2/) - It is important to know your rights if stopped by law enforcement while transporting hemp.
- [South Carolina Hammers Its Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/south-carolina-hammers-its-hemp-industry/) - According to Walt Wilkins, the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor of South Carolina, “You can turn hemp into a THC product by adding an acid into a compound. Well, that creates the THC level increase to the point where it gives you that high, euphoric feeling. At the end of the day, if it gets you high, it’s illegal in South Carolina. Bottom line.” Say what?
- [Rod to Write Weekly Column for Cannabis Law Report](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-to-write-weekly-column-for-cannabis-law-report/) - Rod Kight contributes a weekly column to Cannabis Law Report
- [Rod Talks Cannabis With Tom Howard (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-talks-cannabis-with-tom-howard-video/) - I recently talked cannabis law with attorney Tom Howard. We discussed cannabis law, CBD, THC testing, marijuana legal trivia, emerging trends, and lots of other things. Here's the video.
- [Rod's Keynote speech: Perils Facing the Hemp and Cannabinoid Industry [Video]](https://cannabusiness.law/rods-keynote-speech-perils-facing-the-hemp-and-cannabinoid-industry-video/) - In this keynote speech Rod addresses perils facing the hemp industry, including the threat posed by Big Marijuana, cannabis associations that purport to advocate for hemp while promoting corporate marijuana interests, and the current crisis for hemp in NC. Rod also discusses important federal law issues and practical recommendations for the hemp industry.
- [Rod Selected to Speak at FDA Hearing on CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-selected-to-speak-at-fda-hearing-on-cbd/) - Rod will speak at the FDA hearing this Friday regarding appropriate regulation of CBD.
- [Rod Quoted in Shape Magazine and Lawyer's Weekly](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-shape-magazine-and-lawyers-weekly/) - Rod recently discussed CBD law with media sources ranging from Lawyers Weekly to Shape Magazine.
- [Rod Quoted in CLR Article on Cannabis Banking in Europe and USA](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-clr-article-on-cannabis-banking-in-europe-and-usa/) - Obtaining access to banking services is a problem that has plagued the cannabis industry since its inception.
- [Rod Quoted by Time Magazine About FDA Hearing on CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-by-time-magazine-about-fda-hearing-on-cbd/) - A new Time Magazine article covers CBD and the FDA.
- [Rod Listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine's "100 People You Should Know"](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-listed-in-hemp-connoisseur-magazines-100-people-you-should-know/) - Rod Kight is honored to be listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine's "100 People You Should Know" list in its Spring 2019 edition.
- [Rod Kight Selected for 2020 SuperLawyers in Cannabis Law](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-selected-for-2020-superlawyers-in-cannabis-law/) - Rod Kight has been named to the 2020 NC SuperLawyers list for cannabis law.
- [Rod Kight Interviewed by The Cannabist About CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-interviewed-by-the-cannabist/) - Rod talks to the Cannabist about the future of CBD.
- [Rod Kight discusses cannabis law on the AVL Informer podcast](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-discusses-cannabis-law-on-the-avl-informer-podcast/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”185″ alignment=”center” border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” title=”Rod Kight talks with AVL Informer about cannabis law.” img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]I had the distinct pleasure of discussing cannabis business law last night with Jason Sanford, editor of AshVegas, and talk radio veteran Lesley Groetsch, on their AVL Informer podcast. Matt, from Zapow Productions, did the production work. As with all of the
- [Rod Interviewed by Honey Colony for New CBD Article](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-interviewed-by-honey-colony-for-new-cbd-article/) - Rod Interviewed by Honey Colony for New CBD Article
- [Rod Interviewed by Honey Colony for Article About 2018 Farm Bill](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-interviewed-by-honey-colony-for-article-about-2018-farm-bill/) - I recently enjoyed some in depth discussions with editor Maryam Heinan and writer Alexandra Preston about hemp and CBD under the the 2018 Farm Bill.
- [Rod Interviewed by CBD School (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-interviewed-by-cbd-school-podcast/) - Rod recently spoke with CBD School on the 2018 Farm Bill and the future of hemp and CBD.
- [Rod discusses welfare drug tests on WLOS](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-welfare-drug-tests-on-wlos/) - Rod Kight and WLOS discuss welfare drug testing.
- [Rod Discusses USDA Hemp Regulation with New Frontier Data (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-usda-hemp-regulation-with-new-frontier-data-video/) - Rod Kight, Jake Sitler, and John Kagia discuss the USDA's hemp regulations in a New Frontier Data webinar.
- [Rod Discusses Hemp in NC with Charlotte NPR (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-hemp-in-nc-with-charlotte-npr-podcast/) - In this podcast, Rod discusses the current state of hemp and marijuana in North Carolina with industry experts Bert James and Dr. Guochen Yang for the Charlotte Talks podcast on NPR station WFAE (90.7 FM).
- [Rod Discusses Delta 8 THC and International Cannabis Markets with Vapor Voice](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-delta-8-thc-and-international-cannabis-markets-with-vapor-voice/) - "When Vapor Voice published an article on Delta-8 THC and other minor THC products in its last issue it seems readers had more questions concerning newly marketed cannabinoids than the story answered. To gain more insight into the state of the current overall global cannabis market, we went to one of the best resources in the business."
- [Rod Discusses Cannabis Civil War in Natural Products Insider](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-cannabis-civil-war-in-natural-products-insider/) - The past year has seen intense lobbying efforts, social media campaigns and lawsuits in what is becoming known as the “Cannabis Civil War” between the hemp and marijuana industries. At stake is control over the rapidly expanding and lucrative market in cannabinoids and cannabis products.
- [Planning for tomorrow today: USHA's Adult Use Certification Q&A (Free Webinar)](https://cannabusiness.law/planning-for-tomorrow-today-ushas-adult-use-certification-qa-free-webinar/) - Join me and the US Hemp Authority (USHA) for a free one-hour webinar on Monday, November 25, at 2:00pm ET to discuss its new intoxicating hemp certification program.
- [Oregon Bill Would Authorize Interstate Marijuana Commerce](https://cannabusiness.law/oregon-bill-would-authorize-interstate-marijuana-commerce/) - A revolutionary Oregon bill would allow the state to enter into compacts for the purpose of engaging in commerce between two marijuana legal states.
- [Oklahoma Governor Initiates Attack on Legal Hemp Products](https://cannabusiness.law/oklahoma-governor-initiates-attack-on-legal-hemp-products/) - Until recently, Oklahoma was home base to several of the most well-known and respected hemp businesses in the country. That has changed recently, but not due to changes in the law. Instead, the change has come from overzealous and under-informed politicians who either don't understand the law or who choose to ignore it. A recent letter from the Governor illustrates this point.
- [North Carolina Passes Last Minute Hemp Law](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolina-passes-last-minute-hemp-law/) - In a nail-biter scenario, the NC General Assembly passed hemp legislation late this afternoon, one day before all of the state's existing hemp laws are set to expire. We expect the bill to be signed by Governor Cooper shortly. Thank you to all of the NC hemp industry participants and hemp-friendly legislators who got this done.
- [New Alabama Hemp Bill Headed to the Governor for Signature](https://cannabusiness.law/new-alabama-hemp-bill-headed-to-the-governor-for-signature/) - Alabama’s new hemp bill has passed both the state House and Senate as of May 7, 2025. It is headed to the Governor for signature. This article discusses the bill's key provisions.
- [NC State University Promotes Hemp In Recent Article](https://cannabusiness.law/nc-state-university-promotes-hemp-in-recent-article/) - This month's NC State University Magazine features hemp on its cover and includes a story about hemp in NC.
- [NC Industrial Hemp bill is now law](https://cannabusiness.law/nc-industrial-hemp-bill-is-now-law/) - NC industrial hemp bill becomes law
- [NC Hemp Letter Underlines National Uncertainty for Hemp Producers](https://cannabusiness.law/nc-hemp-letter-underlines-national-uncertainty-for-hemp-producers/) - NC hemp producers received a letter regarding their licenses that addresses an issue faced by farmers and processors across the country.
- [Minnesota Update - Online Hemp Sales Are Prohibited](https://cannabusiness.law/minnesota-update-online-hemp-sales-are-prohibited/) - At an OCM virtual meeting on October 8, 2025, Minnesota officials confirmed that shipping hemp products to consumers is banned and that lower-potency hemp edibles (LPHEs) license applicants must have a physical location in Minnesota, with limited exceptions for delivery-only licensees.
- [Minnesota’s New Hemp Licensing Rules: What Businesses Need to Know Ahead of October 2025](https://cannabusiness.law/minnesotas-new-hemp-licensing-rules-what-businesses-need-to-know-ahead-of-october-2025/) - Big changes are coming for hemp businesses in Minnesota. Starting October 1, 2025, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will launch the state’s first licensing program for Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles (LPHEs). Every manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer will need to take action. In this article, we break it all down. Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management opens licensing for Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles (LPHEs) October 1–31, 2025. Learn who can apply, what’s required, and how businesses can transition from hemp registration to licensing.
- [Marijuana use does not lower your IQ. (But alcohol does.)](https://cannabusiness.law/marijuana-use-does-not-lower-your-iq-but-alcohol-does/) - cannabis, marijuana, IQ
- [Let’s Not Kill THCa](https://cannabusiness.law/lets-not-kill-thca/) - Killing THCa will end the cannabis Golden Age, will set cannabis reform back in a way that may take decades to recover from, will push billions of dollars of cannabis back onto the black market, and will restrict access to millions of people. Let’s not do that.
- [Is Canada’s Cannabis Legalization Really That Big Of A Deal?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-canadas-cannabis-legalization-really-that-big-of-a-deal/) - In the long run, we'll likely see that Canada's legalization of marijuana had more of a cultural impact than an economic one.
- [Indiana Attorney General Misconstrues Federal CBD Laws - A Legal Analysis](https://cannabusiness.law/indiana-attorney-general-misconstrues-federal-cbd-laws-a-legal-analysis/) - A legal analysis of Indiana AG's Misunderstanding of Federal CBD Laws
- [Hemp Trademarking- Why You Cannot Own a Varietal Name](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-trademarking-why-you-cannot-own-a-varietal-name/) - No business can monopolize a merely descriptive term or a product name, even a name that the business makes up for the product.
- [Hemp is coming to North Carolina. Are you ready?](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-is-coming-to-north-carolina-are-you-ready/) - Hemp in North Carolina.
- [Hemp and Congress: An Update and Urgent Call to Action](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-and-congress-an-update-and-urgent-call-to-action/) - The hemp industry has never experienced a greater existential crisis than it faces right now. Industry members, retailers, and consumers should take action today. Contact your Member of the House of Representatives today and urge them to vote against any bill that redefines hemp or that prohibits existing hemp products.
- [Help Save New York's Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/help-save-new-yorks-hemp-industry/) - Show your support for the NY hemp industry by signing the "Stop the Ban" petition. New Yorkers should also contact their state representatives and regulators to let them know that the new "emergency regulations" will harm consumers and small businesses in the state, including the loss of many jobs.
- [Happy 420 from Kight Law](https://cannabusiness.law/happy-420-from-kight-law/) - April 20 has rapidly evolved into a multifaceted, global celebration of cannabis that emphasizes unity, the power of grass-roots advocacy, and a world in which social justice and a sustainable future can be achieved.
- [Florida's "Operation Kandy Krush" is a Statewide Dragnet for Hemp Operators](https://cannabusiness.law/floridas-operation-kandy-krush-is-a-statewide-dragnet-for-hemp-operators/) - The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) conducted an inspection sweep last week of over 475 businesses in the state that either manufacture or distribute hemp-derived products. As a result of this dragnet, FDACS observed nearly 70,000 packages and products that it deemed to be “illegally targeting children.”
- [FLORIDA FUMBLES MMJ ROLLOUT: NOVEMBER 16, 2017](https://cannabusiness.law/florida-fumbles-mmj-rollout-november-16-2017/) - Known as Amendment 2 (the Amendment), it authorizes the use of marijuana for debilitating medical conditions. The Amendment was an overwhelming success.
- [Florida Appeals Court Rules Smell of Cannabis Insufficient to Establish Probable Cause](https://cannabusiness.law/florida-appeals-court-rules-smell-of-cannabis-insufficient-to-establish-probable-cause/) - In a welcome opinion that proves courts can be reasonable when addressing legal and policy shifts regarding cannabis, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal ruled that the mere smell of cannabis does not establish probable cause for a warrantless search.
- [First Annual Cannabis Law Report Awards](https://cannabusiness.law/first-annual-cannabis-law-report-awards/) - First Annual Cannabis Law Report Awards.
- [Farm Bill Extension Means Hemp Will Grow Big(ger) in 2024](https://cannabusiness.law/farm-bill-extension-means-hemp-will-grow-bigger-in-2024/) - In addition to an additional window of time to continue its progress of bringing cannabis to people in the US, the extension will allow hemp companies to expand their sales and operations internationally.
- [Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians just made a historic cannabis resolution](https://cannabusiness.law/eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians-just-made-a-historic-cannabis-resolution/) - EBCI passed a resolution to study cannabis.
- [Do Not Claim That Your CBD Helps With COVID-19](https://cannabusiness.law/do-not-claim-that-your-cbd-helps-with-covid-19/) - The FDA issued a warning letter to a CBD company for making claims regarding its products and COVID-19.
- [Does Prop 65 Affect Your Business?](https://cannabusiness.law/does-prop-65-affect-your-business/) - Prop 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about exposures to common chemicals found in cannabis. Failure to comply could be costly.
- [Did New York's Office of Cannabis Management Just Overreach on Hemp Cannabinoids?](https://cannabusiness.law/did-new-yorks-office-of-cannabis-management-just-overreach-on-hemp-cannabinoids/) - Although the New York Cannabis Control Board is permitted by law to prohibit certain products or classes of products derived from cannabinoid hemp, it remains unclear how it would prohibit "high THC hemp products" that satisfy the definitions set forth in the state's cannabis laws.
- [DEA “JUST PLAIN WRONG” ABOUT HEMP, SAYS KY COMMISSIONER: CLR Article 12-17-17](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-just-plain-wrong-about-hemp-says-ky-commissioner-clr-article-12-17-17/) - Kentucky Commissioner Quarles says DEA is just plain wrong about hemp in letter.
- [DEA Just Dropped a Bomb on the Hemp Industry. Part 1: Hemp Extract](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-just-dropped-a-bomb-on-the-hemp-industry-part-1-hemp-extract/) - The issuance of the DEA's new rule continues a pattern of unwanted and aggressive interference with a lawful industry.
- [Damn the Torpedoes, Hemp Unite!](https://cannabusiness.law/damn-the-torpedoes-hemp-unite/) - Big Marijuana's "total war" against hemp was exposed by the Miller Amendment's inclusion in the House farm bill. The future of hemp and the entire cannabis industry will be determined by what is happening right now. Act accordingly.
- [Congress Just Killed Hemp. Now What?](https://cannabusiness.law/congress-just-killed-hemp-now-what/) - In the big picture, the only viable option for the hemp industry is to engage in a full-blown lobbying effort to enact a better law.
- [Congress Extends Medical Marijuana Protections](https://cannabusiness.law/congress-extends-medical-marijuana-protections/) - Congress extends medical marijuana protections until January 19, 2018.
- [Civil Rights Case to Proceed Against Tennessee Officials in CBD Raid](https://cannabusiness.law/civil-rights-case-to-proceed-against-tennessee-officials-in-cbd-raid/) - A federal judge rules that a civil rights case against TN official can proceed in a case arising from the "Operation Candy Crush" CBD raid.
- [Cherokee Chief Lambert doesn't want to know the truth about cannabis.](https://cannabusiness.law/cherokee-chief-lambert-doesnt-want-to-know-the-truth-about-cannabis/) - A discussion of Chief Lambert's cannabis veto.
- [CBD and the FDA- What Should the Hemp Industry Expect?](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-and-the-fda-what-should-the-hemp-industry-expect/) - The FDA is poised to be the primary regulatory body governing and setting policy for consumer sales of CBD in the USA. The “wild card” is what, if anything, it will do about products containing hemp extract with CBD.
- [CBD and Hemp Predictions for 2018](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-and-hemp-predictions-for-2018/) - 2018 promises to be a big year for hemp and CBD.
- [Can a State Criminalize the Sale of Hemp Derived CBD?](https://cannabusiness.law/can-ohio-criminalize-the-sale-of-hemp-derived-cbd/) - The Farm Bill specifically prohibits a state from interfering with the transportation or commerce of hemp and hemp products within its borders. So why are Ohio and other states interfering?
- [Cannabis Reform- Open Letter to Senator Tillis and the Senate Judiciary Committee](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-reform-open-letter-to-senator-tillis-and-the-senate-judiciary-committee/) - Rod Kight pens open letter about marijuana reform to Senator Tillis (R-NC) and the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- [Cannabis killed exactly 0 people in 2015.](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-killed-exactly-0-people-in-2015/) - Huffington Post article on cannabis
- [Cannabis and Patient Care in A Rapidly Changing Environment](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-and-patient-care-in-a-rapidly-changing-environment/) - As the legal and scientific landscape regarding cannabis continues to evolve, physicians must stay informed and approach the topic of cannabis use with an open mind and a commitment to the well-being of their patients.
- [Cannabis Impairment and Driving: Legal and Medical Considerations](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-impairment-and-driving-legal-and-medical-considerations/) - Regulatory approaches to addressing cannabis and driving should be geared toward removing impaired drivers from the road while not unnecessarily criminalizing non-impaired drivers.
- [Canada’s Impending Cannabis Boom](https://cannabusiness.law/canadas-impending-cannabis-boom/) - Canada's cannabis industry is getting a head start on its southern neighbor.
- [California Ramps Up Enforcement Against Online Hemp Sales](https://cannabusiness.law/california-ramps-up-enforcement-against-online-hemp-sales/) - This latest round of anti-hemp legislation will invariably force even more hemp businesses out of California. It will also hasten the state's demise as the cannabis capital of the country, as more and more legacy cannabis companies discover the opportunities that hemp provides and move to friendlier states.
- [Beyond Rope and Dope](https://cannabusiness.law/beyond-rope-and-dope/) - Hemp is poised to emerge as a world powerhouse, particularly in healthcare.
- ["Best Lawyer in America Business Edition" names Rod and publishes his hemp article](https://cannabusiness.law/best-lawyer-in-america-business-edition-names-rod-and-publishes-his-hemp-article/) - "Best Lawyer in America Business Edition" Names Rod and Publishes Hemp Article "Beyond Rope & Dope"
- [Bernie Sanders introduces a bill to end Federal cannabis prohibition](https://cannabusiness.law/bernie-sanders-introduces-a-bill-to-end-federal-cannabis-prohibition/) - Bernie Sanders introduces a bill to end Federal cannabis prohibition
- [Art for Asheville: Zamnesia Hosts "Art for Asheville Design Competition" to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery](https://cannabusiness.law/art-for-asheville-zamnesia-hosts-art-for-asheville-design-competition-to-support-hurricane-helene-recovery/) - To help support the recovery of its US home in Asheville, NC, Zamnesia is sponsoring an "Art for Asheville Design Competition". North Carolina-based artists are invited to submit designs for a chance to appear on the brand’s packaging and the company will donate 100% of its profits to BeLoved Asheville, a local aid organization.
- [Arizona Attorney General Cracks Down on Hemp Products](https://cannabusiness.law/arizona-attorney-general-cracks-down-on-hemp-products/) - "On April 24, 2025, the AGO will begin enforcing civil and criminal penalties against unlicensed businesses that continue to sell any THC-infused edible products." - Kris Mays, Arizona Attorney General
- [Are terpenes legal?](https://cannabusiness.law/are-terpenes-legal/) - A discussion of the characteristics and legal status of terpenes.
- [Are Oregon Cannabis Dispensaries Offering an Essential Service?](https://cannabusiness.law/are-oregon-cannabis-dispensaries-offering-an-essential-service/) - The Oregon cannabis industry seeks clarity from the Governor on a crucial issue.
- [Age Verification, Delta-8 THC, and Intoxicating Hemp Products (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/age-verification-delta-8-thc-and-intoxicating-hemp-products-video/) - Should delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp products be sold by convenience stores and other retailers? How can they be marketed and regulated to ensure that they are both safe and not easily obtained by minors? I discuss these and other issues in a recent video podcast on the CPG & CBD University Podcast.
- [Weed and the IRS](https://cannabusiness.law/42/) - Admittedly, tax law can be dry. I tried to avoid that by keeping this post short and direct. The issue I address, namely, the unfair tax treatment of cannabis businesses, is enormously important (and outrageous) and worth taking the time to understand. Next to legalization itself, amending the tax laws as they relate to marijuana
- [2018 Hemp Farming Act- Status Report](https://cannabusiness.law/2018-hemp-farming-act-status-report/) - Will the hemp provisions in the 2018 Farm Act survive?
- [Did the FDA ban CBD?](https://cannabusiness.law/did-the-fda-ban-cbd/) - FDA regulates CBD. FDA ban CBD. Hemp. Cannabis. Medical marijuana. CBD oil.
- [UN Holds Historic Cannabis Vote](https://cannabusiness.law/un-holds-historic-cannabis-vote/) - A UN committee voted today on six proposals regarding cannabis. In addition to voting to remove cannabis from schedule IV, the Committee voted on five other related proposals.
- [CBD and the Source Rule](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-and-the-source-rule/) - The Source Rule is used to determine when CBD is lawful.
- [DEA Reschedules Epidiolex](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-reschedules-epidiolex/) - The DEA has rescheduled Epidiolex, a product containing CBD derived from marijuana, from schedule 1 to schedule 5.
- [Missouri AG Wrong on THCA](https://cannabusiness.law/missouri-ag-wrong-on-thca/) - The Missouri Attorney General recently sent out a slew of letters regarding "Illegal Hemp Sales to Missouri Consumers". Unfortunately, the AG misstates the law, at least when it comes to THCA in harvested hemp and hemp products.
- [The International D8 Line](https://cannabusiness.law/the-international-d8-line/) - When is it legal to travel abroad with delta-8 THC or to sell it to customers outside the US? The answer is not very complicated.
- [Cannabis Oil- Cancer Cure?](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-oil-cancer-cure/) - If you follow cannabis news, or news in general, you've probably heard about cannabis oil. It's touted as a cure for cancer and a panacea for any number of ailments. I just searched "cannabis oil" on Google and it generated almost 15 million results. States across the country are legalizing it; even conservative states are
- [Delta 8 THC: Legal or Not?](https://cannabusiness.law/delta-8-thc-legal-or-not/) - Is hemp-derived Δ8THC a Controlled Substance?
- [Talking Cannabis (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/talking-cannabis-podcast/) - Rod discusses cannabis law on the Dank Discussions podcast.
- [What Does 420 Mean to You?](https://cannabusiness.law/what-does-420-mean-to-you/) - 420 has evolved into a multifaceted, worldwide celebration encompassing fun, friendship, the arts, business, advocacy, social justice, health, and sustainability.
- [Rod Speaks at CBD Expo East](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-speaks-at-cbd-expo-east/) - Rod speaks on two panels at CBD Expo East in December.
- [FDA Approves CBD Medication](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-approves-cbd-medication/) - FDA approved Epidiolex, a marijuana derived CBD medication, today.
- [USDA Issues Final Hemp Rule](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-issues-final-hemp-rule/) - The USDA issued a final rule on hemp production today. It will be formally published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2021 and become effective on March 22, 2021. Read the highlights in this article.
- [A quick summary of CBD law.](https://cannabusiness.law/a-quick-summary-of-cbd-law/) - NOTE: This article was written in 2016. Although its substantive points remain valid, I also encourage you to read more recent articles I have written on this same topic by clicking here, here, and here. –Rod Kight, Fall 2018 __________________________________________ Although I've written a lot on CBD laws during the past several months, I recently realized that I
- [Trademarking Your Hemp Brand](https://cannabusiness.law/trademarking-your-hemp-brand/) - Trademarking your hemp brand now will offer protection as the industry grows.
- [A Hemp Tour of North Carolina](https://cannabusiness.law/a-hemp-tour-of-north-carolina/) - Rod and Ashley took a hemp tour of North Carolina this week.
- [THC Analogs- A Family Divided](https://cannabusiness.law/thc-analogs-a-family-divided/) - A summary of THC analogs: THCA, delta-9 THC, delta-8 THC, THCP, THCV
- [Rod Quoted In Leafly About CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-leafly-about-cbd/) - Leafly publishes a comprehensive article about the current legal status of CBD.
- [FDA Wants Your Comments on CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-wants-your-comments-on-cbd/) - The FDA is soliciting information about cannabis derived compounds in foods and dietary supplements.
- [Smokable Hemp Sparks a Firestorm](https://cannabusiness.law/smokable-hemp-sparks-a-firestorm/) - Smokable hemp is emerging as a contentious issue in many states.
- [Rod Quoted In Hemp Industry Daily](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-hemp-industry-daily/) - Rod spoke with Hemp Industry Daily about a novel lawsuit filed against the federal government over imported hemp that it seized.
- [DEA Seed Letter - Triumph or Trap?](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-seed-letter-triumph-or-trap/) - Since the DEA's Seed Letter became public I have fielded a number of calls from clients about selling cannabis seeds. Everyone wants to know if it is possible to sell cannabis seeds and other low-THC cannabis materials, such as cannabis clones, and stay out of legal trouble. The answer is, "It depends".
- [The MORE Act- What You Need to Know](https://cannabusiness.law/the-more-act-what-you-need-to-know/) - These are the key provisions in the MORE Act.
- [Texas Governor Vetos Anti-Hemp Bill](https://cannabusiness.law/texas-governor-vetos-anti-hemp-bill/) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed SB3 late last night in a nail-biter for the industry. Given that Texas is the country's largest hemp market, the bill's effects would have rippled throughout the country.
- [USPS Will No Longer Mail Hemp Vapes](https://cannabusiness.law/usps-will-no-longer-mail-hemp-vapes/) - With limited exceptions, the USPS will no longer accept or send any package that contains hemp vaping products. Hemp vapes that are deposited in the mail are subject to seizure and forfeiture and senders are subject to criminal fines, imprisonment, and civil penalties.
- [Rod Speaks at Industrial Hemp Summit](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-speaks-at-industrial-hemp-summit/) - The 2020 Industrial Hemp Summit in Danville, VA was an enormous success. I enjoyed speaking on the "Regulatory Lab" panel.
- [Let's Talk Cannabis Labeling- Oregon](https://cannabusiness.law/lets-talk-cannabis-labeling-oregon/) - Oregon labeling requirements for the cannabis industry have undergone some changes.
- [New poll finds that a supermajority (86%) of Americans favor cannabis legalization.](https://cannabusiness.law/new-poll-finds-that-a-supermajority-86-of-americans-favor-cannabis-legalization/) - A supermajority of Americans (86%) now favor legalizing cannabis according to a new Harvard-Harris poll.
- [National Geographic weighs in on weed](https://cannabusiness.law/national-geographic-weighs-in-on-weed/) - National Geographic, the venerable magazine about the world that has been published continuously since 1888, has devoted its June 2015 issue to cannabis. It won't surprise anyone that the article is well written, well researched, and even handed. And it approaches the cannabis debate from a variety of angles. Read it here: National Geographic cannabis article
- [Rod Quoted in Cannabis Business Times](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-cannabis-business-times/) - Rod recently discussed certification of hemp products with Melissa Schiller of Cannabis Business Times.
- [The evolving regulatory status of CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/the-evolving-regulatory-status-of-cbd/) - "The evolving regulatory status of CBD", a paper I co-wrote with Dr. Jamie Corroon, was published this week on the popular Project CBD website.
- [Kentucky Gets It Wrong On Delta-8 THC](https://cannabusiness.law/kentucky-gets-it-wrong-on-delta-8-thc/) - Kentucky had an opportunity to be a leader on delta-8 THC. Instead, and as with its prohibition on smokable hemp, Kentucky chose to stake out an official position that is not only wrongheaded from a policy standpoint but is also wrong in its legal analysis. How much longer can the Kentucky hemp industry bear the burden of these misguided official positions before succumbing to their weight?
- [Cannabusiness Infographic- Guest Post](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabusiness-infographic-guest-post/) - Informative cannabis business infographic.
- [Is Virginia Really for (hemp) Lovers?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-virginia-really-for-hemp-lovers/) - We expect the Governor will sign the Bill in an effort to chill the fervor of the hemp-derived products industry in Virginia, an industry which has enjoyed immense success while Virginia wrestles with its ability to make good on its promises for an adult-use marijuana marketplace by 2024.
- [The ‘Midwest Turnabout’: a CBD Trend?](https://cannabusiness.law/the-midwest-turnabout-a-cbd-trend/) - The “Midwest Turnabout”, the name I’m giving to a rapid about-face on CBD policy that started with Indiana, appears to be turning into a trend.
- [Oregon Hemp Crop- 2019 Considerations](https://cannabusiness.law/oregon-hemp-crop-2019-considerations/) - It's time to start thinking about your 2019 Hemp Crop.
- [USPS Issues Guidelines for Mailing CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/usps-issues-guidelines-for-mailing-cbd/) - The USPS provides "acceptance criteria" for when hemp CBD is mailable.
- [DHL Will Not Ship Lawful Hemp or CBD Products](https://cannabusiness.law/dhl-will-not-ship-lawful-hemp-or-cbd-products/) - DHL's policy not to ship hemp or CBD reiterates that it is usually best to use the USPS.
- [Rod Kight admitted to the Oregon State Bar](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-admitted-to-the-oregon-state-bar/) - I'm pleased to announce that I have been admitted to the Oregon State Bar. I intend to continue representing clients in the hemp and CBD industries. I also look forward to representing cannabis businesses. I don't have any plans to move from my home in Asheville, NC, but I do look forward to frequent trips out west to visit with clients. Stay tuned for more information about cannabis business law.
- [Cannabis and the Specter of Federal Law](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-and-the-specter-of-federal-law/) - For today's post I thought it would be helpful to address a few "frequently asked questions" about cannabis business law from a Federal law perspective. If I operate a cannabis business in a state in which it has been legalized can I be arrested? Yes. In the United States we operate in a Federal system
- [BREAKING - TRUMP RESCHEDULING MARIJUANA](https://cannabusiness.law/breaking-trump-rescheduling-marijuana/) - As I write this, President Trump is signing an Executive Order (EO) directing the Attorney General to reschedule marijuana to schedule III from its current (and longstanding) place on schedule I. Notably, in addition to rescheduling, the EO addresses hemp and full spectrum CBD.
- [The USDA Wants Your Comments- By March 1](https://cannabusiness.law/the-usda-wants-your-comments-by-march-1/) - The USDA wants your comments about the 2018 Farm Bill.
- [The 2014 Farm Act Has Expired- What Now?](https://cannabusiness.law/the-2014-farm-act-has-expired-what-now/) - What is the current legal status of industrial hemp now that the 2014 Farm Act has expired?
- [The Rapidly Evolving Legal Status of CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/the-rapidly-evolving-legal-status-of-cbd/) - A clear understanding of the current legal status of CBD can be helpful in predicting and interpreting the arc of its legal evolution.
- [A New Vision for Cannabis Reform (VIDEO)](https://cannabusiness.law/a-new-vision-for-cannabis-reform-video/) - I gave a keynote speech at the NoCo Hemp Expo where I propose a new paradigm for cannabis reform in which the "hemp model" provides the quickest and most straightforward pathway to full legalization. I also propose a new regulatory system for hemp, and eventually all cannabis, which I call the Three Pillars Approach.
- [Mexico and Hemp: A Strong Emerging Market](https://cannabusiness.law/mexico-and-hemp-a-strong-emerging-market/) - This article discusses the legal status of hemp in Mexico, an evolving issue that was the subject of a recent decision by the country’s highest court. It also makes some predictions and practical recommendations for engaging in the emerging Mexican hemp industry.
- [Tennessee Court Issues Injunction On THCA](https://cannabusiness.law/tennessee-court-issues-injunction-on-thca/) - A court in Tennessee issued an injunction temporarily pausing the implementation of certain hemp regulations in the state. The ruling prohibits the Department from regulating “mere hemp or raw hemp flower” and also from implementing concentration limits for THCA in hemp products.
- [FDA Issues CBD Warning Letter to Curaleaf](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-issues-cbd-warning-letter-to-curaleaf/) - FDA issues yet another letter regarding CBD medical/disease claims and marketing CBD CBD as a dietary supplement.
- [Rod Discusses the Federal Hemp Ban on CNN](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-the-federal-hemp-ban-on-cnn/) - I discussed the federal hemp ban on CNN this morning. Watch the video here.
- [COVID Claims & Financial Strains (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/covid-claims-financial-strains-podcast/) - Rod discusses hemp with the Taking Root hemp podcast.
- [Medical Cannabis and Workers' Compensation](https://cannabusiness.law/medical-cannabis-and-workers-compensation/) - Workers’ compensation cases are likely to continue highlighting the tension between federal and state cannabis laws.
- [FTC Sends Warning Letters to CBD Companies](https://cannabusiness.law/ftc-sends-warning-letters-to-cbd-companies/) - The FTC sent warning letters to CBD companies for making unsubstantiated health claims.
- [You Can Save Hemp In Illinois - Here's How](https://cannabusiness.law/you-can-save-hemp-in-illinois-heres-how/) - Illinois regulators are trying to kill the state's hemp industry. Here's how you can help.
- [Congress enacts the "Dealer Protection Act"](https://cannabusiness.law/congress-enacts-the-dealer-protection-act/) - You can't legally sell weed in DC until at least 2017. That's because on Thursday the House Financial Services Appropriations Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over DC, approved the draft of its budget bill for 2016. Included in the budget is a prohibition on funds for additional action on marijuana reform. This means that DC cannot
- [Is Congress About to Fix Marijuana Banking?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-congress-about-to-fix-marijuana-banking/) - Congress is poised to vote on marijuana banking.
- [Is Delta-8 THC “Synthetic”? Does It Matter?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-delta-8-thc-synthetic-does-it-matter/) - Is delta-8 THC a lawful hemp “derivative” under the 2018 Farm Bill, and thus exempt from the federal Controlled Substances Act?
- [Did the FDA kill the market for edible CBD?](https://cannabusiness.law/did-the-fda-kill-the-market-for-edible-cbd/) - FDA stance on edible CBD products.
- [Marijuana Labeling Infographic - Guest Post](https://cannabusiness.law/marijuana-labeling-infographic-guest-post/) - MEDICAL MARIJUANA LABELING REQUIREMENTS 101 [INFOGRAPHIC] Proper medical marijuana labeling is essential for establishing your product in the marketplace. The first state in the USA to legalize medical cannabis was California in 1996. Nowadays, the majority of states have medical marijuana legalized. However, not all of the states have followed this trend. Thus, there’s no
- [FDA issues new round of CBD warning letters](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-issues-new-round-of-cbd-warning-letters/) - FDA issues warning letters to several CBD companies
- [Novel Foods: Validation and the UK Deadline](https://cannabusiness.law/novel-foods-validation-and-the-uk-deadline/) - Obtaining validation of your Novel Foods application is an important step for selling CBD in Europe. The UK's extended deadline creates a crucial opportunity.
- [Texas is About to Massacre Its Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/texas-is-about-to-massacre-its-hemp-industry/) - The lights are dimming for the Texas hemp industry, which looks poised to suffer a massacre. Although the final text of Senate Bill 3 may not be available for several days, it likely prohibits all hemp products that contain any cannabinoids except CBD and CBG.
- [Do you want to grow hemp in North Carolina?](https://cannabusiness.law/do-you-want-to-grow-hemp-in-north-carolina/) - The North Carolina Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the NC Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. Given that NOrth Carolina is my home state I've been watching this process closely and am pleased to say that the program appears to be robust and well thought out. There is no fee to apply for a
- [Answers to readers' questions about CBD law.](https://cannabusiness.law/answers-to-readers-questions-about-cbd-law/) - One of the things I enjoy most about writing this blog is the feedback I get from readers. I receive comments almost daily. Unfortunately, I can't post all of them because many are specific legal questions that require a consultation rather than a general response that is appropriate to a blog. (If you have specific legal questions
- [HIA and RE Botanicals Sue DEA Over Hemp Rule](https://cannabusiness.law/hia-and-re-botanicals-sue-dea-over-hemp-rule/) - The HIA and RE Botanicals filed a legal action against the DEA on Friday. We are proud to be part of the legal team in this historic action.
- [New Vape Rules: Here's What You Need to Know](https://cannabusiness.law/new-vape-rules-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - This article about the new vaping laws and regulations provides a practical overview of the things that all sellers of vape products should know, including sellers of delta-8 THC, CBD, and hemp extract.
- [Is CBN the Next Big Thing? A Legal Analysis.](https://cannabusiness.law/is-cbn-the-next-big-thing-a-legal-analysis/) - My vote for “the next CBD” goes to cannabinol (CBN). This is based on its growing acclaim as a safe sleep aid with few, if any, side effects.
- [USDA Hemp Interim Rule: Crisis or Opportunity?](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-hemp-interim-rule-crisis-or-opportunity/) - Will the USDA Rule's requirements that analytical labs register with the DEA and use total THC testing standards create a crisis or opportunity?
- [CBD, Hemp, and the "Curse of a Valid Defense"](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-hemp-and-the-curse-of-a-valid-defense/) - A report on the oral arguments in the Hemp Industries v DEA case.
- [Tennessee Issues Sweeping New Hemp Regulations](https://cannabusiness.law/tennessee-issues-sweeping-new-hemp-regulations/) - Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture established new emergency regulations and a licensing program for businesses working with hemp derived cannabinoids. Businesses currently operating in the hemp-derived cannabinoid space in Tennessee, or those planning to do so in the future, should review these important changes and conform their business plans accordingly.
- [Rod Quoted in Pot Network News Story About Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-pot-network-news-story-about-hemp/) - Rod was quoted this week in Pot Network News about hemp and the Grassley Amendment.
- [Section 280E Tax Provisions and Industrial Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/section-280e-tax-provisions-and-industrial-hemp/) - The onerous tax provisions of section 280E apply to businesses trafficking in controlled substances.
- [Nebraska AG Continues Misguided THC Enforcement](https://cannabusiness.law/nebraska-ag-continues-misguided-thc-enforcement/) - Nebraska Attorney General (AG) Hilgers sent cease and desist letters to 82 Lincoln stores selling “THC-containing products”. THC prohibition doesn’t eliminate consumer demand; it just creates workarounds. It’s time for the law to catch up to American society today.
- [Analysis of the Sessions Marijuana Memo - Video](https://cannabusiness.law/analysis-of-the-sessions-marijuana-memo-video/) - Rod Kight discusses the marijuana memo issued by attorney general Jeff Sessions.
- [BREAKING: DeSantis Vetoes Florida Hemp-Ban Bill](https://cannabusiness.law/breaking-desantis-vetoes-florida-hemp-ban-bill/) - Governor DeSantis vetoed Florida Senate Bill 1698 today, saving the state's hemp industry from imminent demise.
- [CBD Semantics: Federal Agencies Muddy the Water](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-semantics-federal-agencies-muddy-the-water/) - Are the DEA and FDA playing word games with CBD?
- [Is CANNRA the New Face of Cannabis Prohibition?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-cannra-the-new-face-of-cannabis-prohibition/) - Rather than scrapping dysfunctional state-level marijuana regulations and focusing on reasonable federal level regulations for hemp that ensure quality and age-gating, CANNRA has decided to double down to preserve its turf and the small but powerful group of companies it regulates. This is short-sighted and decidedly anti-cannabis.
- [Rod talks NC marijuana with the Mountain Xpress](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-talks-nc-marijuana-with-the-mountain-xpress/) - Mtn Xpress investigates marijuana in NC.
- [NC Pharmacy Board Gives Green Light to Hemp Oil](https://cannabusiness.law/nc-pharmacy-board-gives-green-light-to-hemp-oil/) - NC Pharmacists may now sell hemp-derived CBD products.
- [Dawn of a New Era: The 2018 Farm Bill is Now Law](https://cannabusiness.law/dawn-of-a-new-era-the-2018-farm-bill-is-now-law/) - According to all predictions the hemp and CBD industry is about to take off like a rocket ship.
- [Why You Should Always Ship Hemp Through the USPS](https://cannabusiness.law/why-you-should-always-ship-hemp-through-the-usps/) - I typically advise my clients to ship hemp products through the US Mail and to include specific documentation to reduce the likelihood of them being seized.
- [McConnell Bill Will Legalize Hemp In Every State](https://cannabusiness.law/mcconnell-hemp-bill-will-legalize-hemp-in-every-state/) - The Hemp Bill intends to expands hemp's reach.
- [Hemp Business Law CLE Tomorrow- Will You Join Us?](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-business-law-cle-tomorrow-will-you-join-us/) - On Friday, October 2, 2020, I will be discussing hemp business law along with my colleague, Tyler Russell, and Professor Marne Coit of NC State University for a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar. I hope you can join us.
- [Trump Administration Weighs In On Industrial Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/trump-administration-weighs-in-on-industrial-hemp/) - The Trump Administration wants to reign in industrial hemp.
- [New York Hemp Industry Scores Big Win in New York](https://cannabusiness.law/new-york-hemp-industry-scores-big-win-in-new-york/) - In finding that the Hemp Parties met their burden for an injunction, the NY Supreme Court ruled that the CCB's Emergency Justification fails to cite evidence or studies to substantiate that New Yorkers have either been misled or harmed by hemp infused products.
- [THCA and the DEA: Rod Breaks Down the Latest News](https://cannabusiness.law/thca-and-the-dea-rod-breaks-down-the-latest-news/) - The DEA's letter about THCa is bound to create more confusion in an already confusing area of law; however, it should properly be read as simply restating the fact that hemp producers must comply with the total THC test in order to harvest their hemp.
- [Marijuana dispensaries: High profits. High costs.](https://cannabusiness.law/marijuana-dispensaries-high-profits-high-costs/) - Here's a new article about the profits and costs associated with operating a marijuana dispensary by my good friend, and college intern, Skye Robertson. Plants, plants, they’re good for your health, the more you grow, the more you… take in as annual revenue? Dispensaries in cannabis legal states have been more than profitable in their
- [Hemp Hootenany at Franny's Farm was a Huge Success](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-hootenany-at-frannys-farm-was-a-huge-success/) - Hemp Hootenany was an (inter)national Hemp History Week event at beautiful Franny's Farm in Asheville, NC.
- [Rod Speaks At Southern US Hemp Conference and Expo](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-speaks-at-southern-us-hemp-conference-and-expo/) - Rod Speaks At Southern US Hemp Conference and Expo.
- [Is Florida Is About to Kill Off Its Hemp Industry?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-florida-is-about-to-kill-off-its-hemp-industry/) - State legislatures are being bombarded with requests to curb or cancel the rapidly emerging market of mood-altering products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids. This article focuses on Florida, where its legislature is considering draconian bills that would put the state's hemp industry out of business.
- [ROD KIGHT SELECTED TO BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2018](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-selected-to-best-lawyers-in-america-2018/) - Kight Law Office is pleased to announce that Attorney Rod Kight has been selected to the Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Section of Best Lawyers in America 2018. This is Rod’s first appearance on the Best Lawyers List. Super Lawyers™ is a peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have
- [Arizona AG Issues Misguided Opinion on Delta-8 THC](https://cannabusiness.law/arizona-ag-issues-misguided-opinion-on-delta-8-thc/) - The Arizona Attorney General’s Office recently issued an unfavorable opinion regarding the legal status of delta-8 THC and “other hemp-synthesized intoxicants.” This article breaks down the letter and the AG's flawed analysis.
- [Rod Quoted in Pot Network News Story About CBD Oil](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-pot-network-news-story-about-cbd-oil/) - Rod is part of Pot Network's story, "CBD Oil Market To Exceed $2 Billion As Medical Marijuana Alternative".
- [Who Does the US Cannabis Counsel Really Represent?](https://cannabusiness.law/who-does-the-us-cannabis-counsel-really-represent/) - The US Cannabis Counsel (USCC) recently rejected four applicants from the hemp industry to its Board. The applicants, Mood, Apotheca, Kight Law, and a prominent national bank, applied to the USCC's Board in an effort to reach across the aisle, end the "Cannabis Civil War", and work towards a regulatory pathway that bridges the current gap between the hemp and marijuana sectors.
- [CBD and the Novel Foods Directive- An Introduction](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-and-the-novel-foods-directive-an-introduction/) - Manufacturers of food products containing CBD and other cannabinoid derivatives must submit a Novel Foods application in line with the Novel Foods Regulation in order to sell their products in the European Union.
- [New Legal Status of Delta-8 in the Bluegrass State](https://cannabusiness.law/new-legal-status-of-delta-8-in-the-bluegrass-state/) - In June 2021 Kentucky state troopers raided two lawful hemp retail stores in Morehead, Kentucky regarding delta-8 THC and other novel cannabinoids. This article reports on a recent court injunction arising out of this raid.
- [“Hemp Today” Stuck in the Past on Cannabinoid Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-today-stuck-in-the-past-on-cannabinoid-hemp/) - This article addresses the misguided view that intoxicating hemp cannabinoids are not properly part of the “hemp” industry, which is itself an artificially created category of the cannabis plant.
- [California Goes Off the Rails In New FAQ About CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/california-goes-off-the-rails-in-new-faq-about-cbd/) - The California Department of Public Health released a new FAQ about CBD.
- [Oregon OLCC Implements New Rules for Hemp Products](https://cannabusiness.law/oregon-olcc-implements-new-rules-for-hemp-products/) - Oregon OLCC implements new rules for hemp products.
- [North Carolina Hemp Bill a "Model" for Other States](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolina-hemp-bill-a-model-for-other-states/) - It is not a surprise that a new NC hemp bill, SB 265, is a "model" of sorts for how hemp should be regulated at the state level. North Carolina has always been a leader in hemp. Over the years, the state's hemp-friendly laws and pro-hemp environment have resulted in NC being the home base for many of the world's top hemp companies.
- [New Order Prohibits Use of Hemp and CBD By Military](https://cannabusiness.law/new-order-prohibits-use-of-hemp-and-cbd-by-military/) - Do we really want to deny our military Service Members access to otherwise lawful products that could provide significant relief just to preserve the integrity of an outmoded drug testing program?
- [Texas Hemp Industry Victorious as THC Ban Bill Dies](https://cannabusiness.law/texas-hemp-industry-victorious-as-thc-ban-bill-dies/) - What Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Texas prohibitionists fail to realize is that hemp is wildly popular across the political spectrum. While Texans, including the state's hemp industry, support reasonable regulations, campaigns to ban hemp are unpopular.
- [Two Pivotal Issues Will Define Hemp and CBD in 2019](https://cannabusiness.law/two-pivotal-issues-will-define-hemp-and-cbd-in-2019/) - These two issues will define and shape the hemp and CBD industry in 2019.
- [Texas Court Enters Injunction Regarding Delta-8 THC](https://cannabusiness.law/texas-court-enters-injunction-regarding-delta-8-thc/) - The District Court in Travis County, Texas entered a temporary injunction this morning in our pending lawsuit against the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) regarding its improper scheduling of delta-8 THC from hemp.
- [FLAWED STUDY ON CBD MISLABELING IS MAKING HEADLINES](https://cannabusiness.law/flawed-study-on-cbd-mislabeling-is-making-headlines/) - A study conducted in late 2016 and recently published in JAMA found that almost 70% of CBD products sold online contain either higher or lower concentrations of CBD than indicated on the label.
- [Yes, the Hemp Industry Wants Reasonable Regulations](https://cannabusiness.law/yes-the-hemp-industry-wants-reasonable-regulations/) - The hemp industry has been the subject of a smear campaign based on unfounded allegations that it is unregulated and that it opposes regulations. Both of these claims are untrue. The hemp industry is highly regulated by both federal and state laws. Additionally, the hemp industry favors reasonable regulations regarding product safety, consumer safety, and access by minors.
- [Watch Rod on the Cannabinoid Connect Podcast (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/watch-rod-on-the-cannabinoid-connect-podcast-video/) - I recently had a wide-ranging discussion with Kevin Carrillo of the Cannabinoid Connect podcast. Watch it here.
- [Texas Passes Hemp and CBD Law- Effective Immediately](https://cannabusiness.law/texas-passes-hemp-and-cbd-law-effective-immediately/) - Texas finally came around and enacted House Bill 1325 (HB1325), which regulates hemp production in the state. The law went into effect last night.
- [CBD, Hemp, and the FDA- The Video Primer You Need (by Klee Irwin)](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-hemp-and-the-fda-the-video-primer-you-need-by-klee-irwin/) - This video by Klee Irwin teases out and summarizes the current pertinent issues regarding hemp and CBD that everyone should know.
- [Rod Talks With Coach Freddie of the iHemp Revolution](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-talks-with-coach-freddie-of-the-ihemp-revolution/) - Rod Kight speaks with Coach Freddie about hemp, B-corps, and the future of the industry.
- [Virginia Stomps Its Local Hemp Industry With New Law](https://cannabusiness.law/virginia-stomps-its-local-hemp-industry-with-new-law/) - Virginia’s attempt to provide further clarity regarding hemp extract and hemp-derived products has instead resulted in additional and onerous regulations that challenge the vitality of an industry it once strongly supported.
- [Rod Discusses Minor Cannabinoids and the DEA [Video]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-minor-cannabinoids-and-the-dea-video/) - This post contains the full-length video discussion I recently had about novel cannabinoids and the DEA with Christopher Ware, founder of KCA Laboratories, and Jody McGinness, Executive Director of the HIA. Thanks to the HIA for putting on this webinar and for allowing me to share it.
- [Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of Cannabis Commerce? (GUEST POST)](https://cannabusiness.law/are-cryptocurrencies-the-future-of-cannabis-commerce-guest-post/) - Will cryptocurrencies solve the cannabis banking dilemma?
- [FDA Steps-Up CBD Enforcement With New Warning Letters](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-steps-up-cbd-enforcement-with-new-warning-letters/) - The FDA issued a new round of CBD warning letters. The letters do not represent a policy shift, though they are part of a ramping up of enforcement activity.
- [FDA Responds to Congress and Seeks Guidance About CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/fda-responds-to-congress-and-seeks-guidance-about-cbd/) - The FDA has yet to create a regulatory pathway for CBD. Does its most recent report to Congress herald a change?
- [HIA and RE Botanicals File Second Lawsuit Against DEA](https://cannabusiness.law/hia-and-re-botanicals-file-new-lawsuit-against-dea/) - HIA and RE Botanicals filed a second legal action against the DEA regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR). Kight Law is proud to be part of the legal team.
- [CBD and the Novel Foods Dossier- A Practical Overview](https://cannabusiness.law/cbd-and-the-novel-foods-dossier-a-practical-overview/) - Submitting a Novel Foods dossier for CBD is a highly technical endeavor.
- [California Bill Targets Online Sales of Hemp Products](https://cannabusiness.law/california-bill-targets-online-sales-of-hemp-products/) - While Governor Newsom's emergency hemp regulations had a devastating impact on brick-and-mortar hemp business operations in California, the new bill from State Sen. Weiner, SB 378, takes aim at online sales from out-of-state.
- [Cannabinoid Contenders- Which Will Be the "Next CBD"?](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabinoid-contenders-which-will-be-the-next-cbd/) - Will “the next CBD” be CBG, Δ8THC, THCV, or some other cannabinoid? There are arguments for and against each one.
- [One Plant Alliance: A New Way Forward [Guest Article]](https://cannabusiness.law/one-plant-alliance-a-new-way-forward-guest-article/) - One Plant Alliance is on a mission to implement the regulation of all cannabinoid products under Three Golden Pillars (testing, labeling, and age-verification), in some ways similar to alcohol.
- [WHO Issues Glowing Report of CBD But Misstates the Law](https://cannabusiness.law/who-issues-glowing-report-of-cbd-but-misstates-the-law/) - The World Health Organization released a positive report about CBD. Unfortunately, it got the law wrong.
- [Is D8 From Hemp a Controlled Substance? DEA Says "No".](https://cannabusiness.law/is-d8-from-hemp-a-controlled-substance-dea-says-no/) - Our position on D8 from hemp was recently confirmed by the DEA in two public announcements- a webinar and a letter. See the video and read the letter in this post.
- [Immediate action needed to save CBD in North Carolina!](https://cannabusiness.law/immediate-action-needed-to-save-cbd-in-north-carolina/) - CBD and hemp extract are under attack in North Carolina.
- [ROD KIGHT RECEIVES WILLIAM THORP PRO BONO SERVICE AWARD](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-receives-william-thorp-pro-bono-service-award/) - We are pleased to share that Attorney Rod Kight has received the 2018 William Thorp Pro Bono Service Award from the North Carolina Bar Association. The William Thorp Pro Bono Service Award is presented to North Carolina lawyers who have provided exemplary legal services free of charge to members of their community and whose voluntary
- [Rod named to Business North Carolina's 2016 Legal Elite](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-named-to-business-north-carolinas-2016-legal-elite/) - We are pleased to share that Attorney Rod Kight has been named to the 2016 Legal Elite Bankruptcy Section. Business North Carolina's Legal Elite is a listing of the state's top lawyers categorized by practice area chosen through a balloting process which includes all lawyers living in North Carolina. First published in 2002, Business North
- [WLOS news interviews Rod about CBD and the new DEA rule](https://cannabusiness.law/wlos-news-interviews-rod-about-cbd-and-the-new-dea-rule/) - As my readers know, the DEA enacted a new rule regarding cannabinoids. It went into effect on Friday. Although the rule itself pertains to cannabinoids in general, the comments section specifically targeted cannabidiol ("CBD"). I spoke about CBD with Rob Bradley of WLOS news in Asheville, NC, on Friday with my client and friend, Will
- [North Carolina Hemp Program to be Regulated by the Feds](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolina-hemp-program-to-be-regulated-by-the-feds/) - Only 25 of the 50 states have hemp plans that have been approved by the USDA. Hemp producers in states without approved plans, including NC, will need to apply directly to the USDA for their 2022 licenses.
- [Rod Kight Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers 2017](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-selected-to-north-carolina-super-lawyers-2017/) - Kight Law Office is pleased to announce that Attorney Rod Kight has been selected to the 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers™ list, published in Super Lawyers Magazine, a Thomson-Reuters publication. Super Lawyers™ is a peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers™ selects
- [Marijuana Laws- Past, Present, and Future (InfoGraphic)](https://cannabusiness.law/marijuana-laws-past-present-and-future-infographic/) - Thanks to my colleague, attorney Neil Juneja of Gleam Law, and his team for creating and sharing this infographic. 
- [Does Prop 65 Really Require a Warning for Hemp Products?](https://cannabusiness.law/does-prop-65-really-require-a-warning-for-hemp-products/) - Prop 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals, including THC. Must hemp products containing naturally-occurring THC bear the Prop 65 warning? In this article, I contend the answer is "no".
- [Rod publishes article on CBD in the Cannabis Law Journal](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-publishes-article-on-cbd-in-the-cannabis-law-journal/) - Current legal status of CBD, other cannabinoids, and Terpenes
- [Rod Interviewed About HIA v DEA Case By Pot Network News](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-interviewed-about-hia-v-dea-case-by-pot-network-news/) - Rod discussed the HIA v DEA case with Pot Network News.
- [Managing Cash Flow In a Crisis- 10 Things To Do Right Now](https://cannabusiness.law/managing-cash-flow-in-a-crisis-10-things-to-do-right-now/) - This article discusses 10 things to do right now to manage cash flow shortages during periods of financial distress.
- [Kight Law Attorneys Speak at Legal Conference in New York](https://cannabusiness.law/kight-law-attorneys-speak-at-legal-conference-in-new-york/) - Kight Law attorneys Rod Kight and Kamran Aryah spoke at the 2019 International Cannabis Law Bar Association conference in NYC.
- [North Carolina's new cannabis oil bill isn't good enough.](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolinas-new-cannabis-oil-bill-isnt-good-enough/) - You may have read that the NC House just unanimously passed a cannabis oil bill and that the Senate is likely to approve it. This is good news in the sense that any progress on cannabis in NC is, well, progress. And last year's cannabis oil law was atrocious. The current bill fixes some of
- [Virginia Hemp Industry Suffers Major Loss in Court Ruling](https://cannabusiness.law/virginia-hemp-industry-suffers-major-loss-in-court-ruling/) - As a result of this ruling, the Virginia hemp industry has taken a massive step backward after many positive steps forward after the passage of the 2018 Farm Act. Virginia clearly is not for (hemp) lovers.
- [Rod Talks CBD with Bill Fisher of Golden Grail Technology](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-talks-cbd-with-bill-fisher-of-golden-grail-technology/) - Rod Kight discusses the present and future of CBD and hemp law with Bill Fisher of Golden Grail Technologies.
- [New "Hemp For Victory" Bill Promises to Revolutionize Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/new-hemp-for-victory-bill-promises-to-revolutionize-hemp/) - The "Hemp for Victory" bill aims to expand hemp research and production across all sectors of the economy.
- [Will You Support the Hemp Industry at this Crucial Moment?](https://cannabusiness.law/will-you-support-the-hemp-industry-at-this-crucial-moment/) - We need your support for a lawsuit challenging the DEA’s unlawful assertion of regulatory authority over hemp. If you are involved in the hemp industry, the DEA's interim final rule probably affects you.
- [Rod Discusses Delta-8 THC with The CBD Association (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-delta-8-thc-with-the-cbd-association-video/) - I recently discussed hemp-derived delta-8 THC with attorneys Matt Lewis and Morgan Davis of The CBD Association, a 501(c)6) nonprofit trade association that promotes strong and viable CBD and cannabinoid industries in the United States and internationally. A video of our conversation is embedded in this post.
- [Rod Kight and Shane Pennington Discuss DEA Lawsuit (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-and-shane-pennington-discuss-dea-lawsuit-video/) - The HIA recently hosted a video webinar to provide information about the case. I discussed the litigation with my colleague and friend, Shane Pennington, of the Vicente-Sederberg law firm. The hour-long webinar was moderated by HIA Executive Director Jody McGinniss. You can watch it here.
- [Will you support the Hemp and CBD lawsuit against the DEA?](https://cannabusiness.law/will-you-support-the-hemp-and-cbd-lawsuit-against-the-dea/) - Hemp CBD DEA marijuana hemp oil cannabinoids Hoban cannabis DEA rule marihuana
- [8th Circuit Reverses Key Hemp Industry Victory in Arkansas](https://cannabusiness.law/8th-circuit-reverses-key-hemp-industry-victory-in-arkansas/) - Back on September 7, 2023, the Arkansas hemp industry scored a significant legal victory. That momentum shifted today.
- [Legal Cannabis is a Huge Job Creation Machine (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/legal-cannabis-is-a-huge-job-creation-machine-guest-post/) - Employment in the cannabis sector continues to rise as new jobs in the industry are created every day.
- [HIA Issues Legal Position Statement Supporting Delta-8 THC](https://cannabusiness.law/hia-issues-legal-position-statement-supporting-delta-8-thc/) - The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) issued a press release and accompanying legal position statement in support of delta-8 THC and other hemp cannabinoids. We are proud to represent the HIA and to have prepared the position statement.
- [Thailand Positioning Itself as A Global Player in Cannabis](https://cannabusiness.law/thailand-positioning-itself-as-a-global-player-in-cannabis/) - On his panel at AIHEF in Thailand, attorney Anthony Traurig discussed developments in international cannabis law and highlighted the ways that Kight Law is able to assist companies looking to expand their business internationally.
- [NC Department of Justice Supports Interstate Hemp Commerce](https://cannabusiness.law/nc-department-of-justice-supports-interstate-hemp-commerce/) - NC Dept. of Justice affirms legality of interstate hemp commerce.
- [Hemp Industry Pushes Back On Proposed Certification Program](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-industry-pushes-back-on-proposed-certification-program/) - The Hemp Authority certification program is flawed, but industry stakeholders are eager to see it done right.
- [Did Congress just quietly legalize hemp across the country?](https://cannabusiness.law/did-congress-just-quietly-legalize-hemp-across-the-country/) - Hemp, legal, states, transport, sell, cbd
- [Did Congress just quietly legalize hemp and CBD nationwide?](https://cannabusiness.law/did-congress-just-quietly-legalize-hemp-and-cbd-nationwide/) - hemp and cbd law
- [Federal Reserve denies cannabis credit union's application.](https://cannabusiness.law/federal-reserve-denies-cannabis-credit-unions-application/) - As many of you know, one of the biggest issues facing the cannabis industry is the lack of meaningful banking services. Without a bank account the simplest business transactions become huge hurdles. How do you pay your employees? How do you buy your products? How do you pay your taxes? How do customers pay you? The
- [Rod Speaks at Cannabis Business Insurance Conference in NYC](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-speaks-at-cannabis-business-insurance-conference-in-nyc/) - I was honored to be asked to speak on a panel at the Business Insurance Cannabis and Hemp Conference in New York on October 25, 2019. 
- [KIGHT LAW OFFICE SELECTED TO BEST LAW FIRMS IN AMERICA 2019](https://cannabusiness.law/kight-law-office-selected-to-best-law-firms-in-america-2019/) - Kight Law is pleased to announce that it has been included in U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in America’s Best Law Firms 2019.
- [The USDA Hemp Rule Is Flawed- Here's What You Can Do (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/the-usda-hemp-rule-is-flawed-heres-what-you-can-do-video/) - I was asked by my friends at Darling Hemp to participate in a video they created about the issues raised by the USDA hemp rule and what you can do about it.
- [Congress Continues to Bolster Hemp in New Appropriations Act](https://cannabusiness.law/congress-continues-to-bolster-hemp-in-new-appropriations-act/) - Congress enacts new hemp provisions.
- [US Hemp Companies Face  Labeling Issues In The EU](https://cannabusiness.law/us-hemp-companies-face-labeling-issues-in-the-eu/) - US Hemp Export Commerce ad European Union Labeling Requirements
- [USDA Hemp Regulations Analysis- Interstate Transport of Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/usda-hemp-regulations-analysis-interstate-transport-of-hemp/) - The USDA's new hemp rules directly address interstate hemp transport.
- [Will 2022 Be a Stormy Year for Cannabis? (VIDEO AND ARTICLE)](https://cannabusiness.law/will-2022-be-a-stormy-year-for-cannabis-video-and-article/) - I am fortunate enough to speak with clients, attorneys, and other experts in the cannabis industry on a daily basis and have some thoughts about what we can expect for cannabis (by which I mean both "hemp" and "marijuana") in 2002.
- [A Legal Analysis of the DEA  Directive Regarding Cannabinoids](https://cannabusiness.law/a-legal-analysis-of-the-dea-directive-regarding-cannabinoids/) - DEA clarifies its stance on lawful cannabinoids.
- [Surprise Statewide Hemp and CBD Inspections in North Carolina](https://cannabusiness.law/surprise-statewide-hemp-and-cbd-inspections-in-north-carolina/) - The NC Dept. of Agriculture conducted a statewide inspection of hemp processors and retail outlets selling hemp flower and CBD products this week.
- [ROD TALKS CANNABIS ON THE CANNABINOID CONNECT PODCAST (VIDEO)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-talks-cannabis-on-the-cannabinoid-connect-podcast-video/) - In this video, Rod discusses delta-8 THC, CBD and cannabis in Europe and Mexico, the role of international treaties in cannabis reform, California's Proposition 65, and the FDA's position on CBD, among other cannabis issues.
- [BREAKING: Missouri Governor Drops a Bomb on the Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/breaking-missouri-governor-drops-a-bomb-on-the-hemp-industry/) - Michael Parson, the lame-duck governor of Missouri, just issued an executive order that effectively bans all sales of foods containing "unregulated psychoactive cannabis products" in the state, effective September 1, 2024.
- [Members of Congress Express Strong Objections to DEA Hemp Rule](https://cannabusiness.law/oregon-senators-express-strong-objections-to-dea-hemp-rule-in-new-letter/) - Senators and House members expressed their strong objections to the DEA's interim final rule in two recent letters to the DEA's acting administrator.
- [Florida Lawmakers Are Poised to Burn the State's Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/florida-lawmakers-are-poised-to-burn-the-states-hemp-industry/) - For the time being, it seems as if the Florida legislature has worked with special interests to prove Governor DeSantis wrong- Florida is not open for hemp business.
- [Most State CBD laws are unenforceable and moot. (Yes, really.)](https://cannabusiness.law/most-state-cbd-laws-are-unenforceable-and-moot-yes-really/) - In this post, I aim to clear up the confusion between State-specific laws regarding cannabidiol (“CBD”) and the more general laws (both at the Federal and State level) governing hemp and CBD. I have written several posts on the latter, including a summary that you can read by clicking here. This post will address the intersection
- [Congress supports interstate hemp commerce in new funding act.](https://cannabusiness.law/congress-supports-interstate-hemp-commerce-in-new-funding-act/) - Congress restricts Federal funds from being used to interfere with hemp.
- [Rod Discusses THCa and Legalization in New Documentary [Video]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-thca-and-legalization-in-new-documentary-video/) - I was interviewed at length about THCa and cannabis legalization in a new documentary entitled, "The Shocking Story of THCA & Cannabis Legalization EXPOSED" by longtime cannabis entrepreneur and documentary film-maker, Luc Carlin.
- [URGENT CALL TO ACTION! Contact Your Senators NOW To Protect CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/urgent-call-to-action-contact-your-senators-now-to-protect-cbd/) - Senator Grassley intends to destroy the current CBD industry. ACT NOW to stop him.
- [MG Magazine Names Rod Among Top 30 Powerful Cannabis Litigators](https://cannabusiness.law/mg-magazine-names-rod-among-top-30-powerful-cannabis-litigators/) - Rod's litigation experience helps him design deals that avoid common pitfalls.
- [Spending bill showdown threatens interstate hemp and CBD trade.](https://cannabusiness.law/spending-bill-showdown-threatens-interstate-hemp-and-cbd-trade/) - The impact of the spending bill and government shutdown on interstate trade of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD).
- [SPEAK OUT! Take a Confidential Hemp Survey to Help the Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/speak-out-take-a-confidential-hemp-survey-to-help-the-industry/) - I need your help. Please take a few minutes to answer my brief, anonymous survey. I intend to use the results to discuss the current direction that hemp is taking, to predict where it is headed, and to propose some policies that will help the industry going forward.
- [Tell the FDA your thoughts about CBD- before September 13, 2017](https://cannabusiness.law/tell-the-fda-your-thoughts-about-cbd-before-september-13-2017/) - The FDA is taking comments on CBD.
- [A Tale of Two States: Texas and Indiana Take Opposite CBD Paths](https://cannabusiness.law/a-tale-of-two-states-texas-and-indiana-take-opposite-cbd-paths/) - Texas and Indiana present a stark contrast in hemp CBD law.
- [Governor Newsom is About to Kill California's Cannabis Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/governor-newsom-is-about-to-kill-californias-cannabis-industry/) - Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are taking drastic action to kill the state's hemp industry and pull the rug out from underneath its cannabis economy.
- [What Happens Next In the Fight for THC and Hemp? [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/what-happens-next-in-the-fight-for-thc-and-hemp-video-podcast/) - I recently spoke at length about the new anti-hemp law passed by Congress, what it means for US hemp companies, and what happens next with Russell Dowden and Rachel Nelson of Blazed Media Group. Click here to watch the podcast.
- [Open Letter Regarding the US Hemp Authority Certification Program](https://cannabusiness.law/open-letter-regarding-the-us-hemp-authority-certification-program/) - I was asked to prepare an open letter to the hemp and CBD industry regarding concerns with the proposed US Hemp Authority Certification Program as developed and championed by the Hemp Roundtable and supported by the Hemp Industries Association.
- [Congress Should Allow 1% THC in Hemp- Will You Sign the Petition?](https://cannabusiness.law/congress-should-allow-1-thc-in-hemp-will-you-sign-the-petition/) - Changing the definition of hemp to allow up to 1% THC will effect a substantial and positive change for the hemp industry.
- [DEA Just Dropped a Bomb on the Hemp Industry. Part 2: Delta-8 THC](https://cannabusiness.law/dea-just-dropped-a-bomb-on-the-hemp-industry-part-2-delta-8-thc/) - The issuance of the DEA’s new rule continues a pattern of unwanted and aggressive interference with a lawful industry. This article addresses the DEA’s position on delta-8 THC.
- [Did the Federal Right to Try Act Just Legalize Medical Marijuana?](https://cannabusiness.law/did-the-federal-right-to-try-act-just-legalize-medical-marijuana/) - There is a lot of hype about whether the federal Right to Try Act legalized medical marijuana.
- [Please Help North Carolinians Devastated by Catastrophic Flooding](https://cannabusiness.law/please-help-north-carolinians-devastated-by-catastrophic-flooding/) - In Asheville, North Carolina and in the surrounding areas, there is no water, not even for boiling to drink. There is no food, no electricity, and no gas for anyone who might be able to escape. Please donate to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund if you are able. Thank you.
- [Medical Marijuana Budget Amendment Preserved Despite House Setback](https://cannabusiness.law/medical-marijuana-budget-amendment-preserved-despite-house-setback/) - Rohrabacher–Farr amendment preserved in new Congressional aid package despite House setbacks.
- [Kight Law Announces New 50 State Hemp Product and THCa Spreadsheet](https://cannabusiness.law/kight-law-announces-new-50-state-hemp-product-and-thca-spreadsheet/) - Keeping up with 50 different state laws and regulations can be a nightmare, which is why we completely revised and updated our 50 State Hemp Spreadsheet and 50 State THCa Spreadsheet and combined them into one new, easy-reference document.
- [Introducing AJEM- the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine](https://cannabusiness.law/introducing-ajem-the-american-journal-of-endocannabinoid-medicine/) - The American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine (AJEM) is the only printed, peer-reviewed, medical cannabis journal in North America.
- [Is North Carolina's Hemp and CBD Industry Coming to an Abrupt End?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-north-carolinas-hemp-and-cbd-industry-coming-to-an-abrupt-end/) - Due to a combination of factors, the hemp and CBD industry as we now know it in North Carolina may be about to end very soon.
- [Buckle Up- What  If The  2018 Farm Bill Is Not Enacted In September?](https://cannabusiness.law/buckle-up-what-if-the-2018-farm-bill-is-not-enacted-in-september/) - What happens if the 2014 Farm Act expires without a replacement?
- [Governor Pritzker is Bent on Destroying the Illinois Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/governor-pritzker-is-bent-on-destroying-the-illinois-hemp-industry/) - Billionaire Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has been using his outsized influence to promote a bill, IL HB 4293, that will decimate the state’s hemp industry. In effect, HB 4293 will take away the hard-earned market for hemp products from the state’s hemp industry and give it to the state’s marijuana industry.
- [Rod Kight on the "Plants to Plants" Hemp Processing Seminar (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-on-the-plants-to-plants-hemp-processing-seminar-video/) - Rod Kight discusses hemp with Emmett McGregor of SciPhy Systems for the season finale of the "Plants to Plants" hemp processing seminar series.
- [Rod Discusses US and EU CBD Regulations at Europe Canna Expo-Dublin](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-compares-us-and-eu-cbd-regulations-at-europe-canna-expo-dublin/) - For my talk at Europe Canna Expo, I compared and contrasted the hemp and CBD regulatory regimes in Europe and US.
- [Enter the Regulators: The FDA Issues A Statement About Hemp and CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/enter-the-regulators-the-fda-issues-a-statement-about-hemp-and-cbd/) - Shortly after the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law the FDA issued a statement about hemp and CBD products.
- [BREAKING NEWS: All Charges Dropped in TN "Candy Crush" CBD Operation](https://cannabusiness.law/breaking-news-all-charges-dropped-in-tn-candy-crush-cbd-operation/) - Charges were dropped today in TN CBD sting.
- [Rod Publishes Peer Reviewed Article about CBD with Dr. Jamie Corroon](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-publishes-peer-reviewed-article-about-cbd-with-dr-jamie-corroon/) - The "Regulatory Status of Cannabidiol in the United States: A Perspective", an article I co-wrote with Dr. Jamie Corroon, was published this week in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, a peer reviewed journal.
- [Defamation, Misinformation, and Shooting the Messenger- A THCO Story](https://cannabusiness.law/defamation-misinformation-and-shooting-the-messenger-a-thco-story/) - Anger at me for publishing the DEA’s position on THCO morphed into something sinister: flagrant defamation and widespread misinformation. This article clears up the disinformation campaign and tells the story of a defamed messenger.
- [Driving THCa Hemp Across the Country? Here's How to Reduce the Risk.](https://cannabusiness.law/driving-thca-hemp-across-the-country-heres-how-to-reduce-the-risk/) - Unfortunately, driving hemp across the country continues to be a risky endeavor. This article is intended to provide information that may help reduce the risk of a hemp driver being pulled over, the product seized, and/or the driver getting arrested.
- [Is Florida’s Hemp-Derived Products Industry on the Verge of Victory?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-floridas-hemp-derived-products-industry-on-the-verge-of-victory/) - Two Florida bills were filed that sought to severely limit the types and quantities of cannabinoids that could be contained in hemp-derived products. That all changed today.
- [North Carolina is Most Recent State to Follow FDA Position On CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/north-carolina-is-most-recent-state-to-follow-fda-position-on-cbd/) - NC has taken a stance on CBD.
- [Minnesota Passes Full Legalization (with a twist of hemp-derived THC)](https://cannabusiness.law/minnesota-passes-full-legalization-with-a-twist-of-hemp-derived-thc/) - Exciting times in the North Star State: in May, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize recreational adult-use cannabis. At the same time, Minnesotans are already enjoying the hemp-derived THC beverages widely served at restaurants and breweries.
- [Rod to be panelist at Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-to-be-panelist-at-cannabis-world-congress-and-business-exposition/) - If you haven't already registered for the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition to be held in NYC next week (June 14-17), you should. It promises to be a blow out event covering the US cannabis industry. I'm pleased to be a panelist on the "Hemp MBA in a Day" workshop to be held
- [Top US Health Agency Recommends Marijuana Reclassified to Schedule III](https://cannabusiness.law/top-us-health-agency-recommends-marijuana-reclassified-to-schedule-iii/) - the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III. Currently, it is listed in Schedule I. Authority to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III remains with the DEA.
- [Medical Cannabis Clinical Evidence Is Becoming Immune To State Borders](https://cannabusiness.law/medical-cannabis-clinical-evidence-is-becoming-immune-to-state-borders/) - A physician's education about cannabis, and her patient's treatment options, should not depend on their state of residence.
- [The HIA v. DEA Ruling and a Wisconsin Policy Underline Need for Clarity on CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/a-tough-week-for-cbd-the-hia-v-dea-ruling-and-a-wisconsin-policy-underline-need-for-clarity/) - A tough week for CBD underscores the need for a legislative fix.
- [Hemp Testing 101: Analytical Testing Protocols Explained and Evaluated](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-testing-101-analytical-testing-protocols-explained-and-evaluated/) - An evaluation of the analytical testing methods used in the hemp industry.
- [The White House just removed longstanding barriers to cannabis research](https://cannabusiness.law/the-white-house-just-removed-longstanding-barriers-to-cannabis-research/) - The Obama Administration removed a significant barrier to cannabis research today. Since 1999 any research on cannabis that was not being performed by the government had to go through a Public Health Service (PHS) review. This review only applied to cannabis. The PHS review was controlled by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, which is
- [Using the Terms "Cannabis", "Marijuana", and "Hemp":  A 60 Second Primer](https://cannabusiness.law/using-the-terms-cannabis-marijuana-and-hemp-a-60-second-primer/) - Interchanging the terms "cannabis" and "marijuana" is fine for casual conversation but can cause problems with legal analysis.
- [A New, Fast Moving NC Bill Will Wreck the State's Booming Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/a-new-fast-moving-nc-bill-will-wreck-the-states-booming-hemp-industry/) - HB-328 jumped the legislative line in North Carolina this past week and was swiftly passed by the state's Senate. It is headed to the House this week. If enacted, HB-328 will wreck the state's booming hemp industry.
- [Rod Discusses the Changing Regulatory Environment of Cannabis (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-the-changing-regulatory-environment-of-cannabis-podcast/) - In this podcast, hosted by John Bruford of CBD-Intel, Rod discusses cannabis regulation in the US, including the new Administration, the FDA, state laws, and related topics.
- [Congress Calls DEA "Unreasonable" About Hemp and CBD in New Legal Brief](https://cannabusiness.law/congress-calls-dea-unreasonable-about-hemp-and-cbd-in-new-legal-brief/) - Congress sets the record straight about hemp and CBD.
- [Rod and Clients Give NC Prosecutor Educational Tour of Extraction Facility](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-and-clients-give-nc-prosecutor-educational-tour-of-extraction-facility/) - Educating the public and government officials about hemp and CBD is crucial to the industry.
- [Rod Discusses THCa Flower with Shayda Torabi on the To Be Blunt Podcast](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-thca-flower-with-shayda-torabi-on-the-to-be-blunt-podcast/) - “You gotta go into this with eyes open, and if you're gonna go into it, you need to make sure that you're well educated.” - Rod Kight
- ["Mini Bite" #1: Rod Discusses the Mary Miller Amendment (Audio Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/mini-bite-1-rod-discusses-the-mary-miller-amendment-audio-podcast/) - Rod Kight recently spent five minutes discussing the Mary Miller Amendment on episode #1 of five "mini bites" for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report.
- [Rules for Thee and Not for Me: What Is "Intoxicating Hemp"? (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/rules-for-thee-and-not-for-me-what-is-intoxicating-hemp-guest-post/) - Guest writer "George Watchington" opines on political use of the term "intoxicating hemp" to steer the conversation in favor of corporate marijuana.
- [Maryland Hemp Industry Scores Big Victory Over Monopolistic Cannabis Law](https://cannabusiness.law/maryland-hemp-industry-scores-big-victory-over-monopolistic-cannabis-law/) - A Maryland court enjoins the prohibition on hemp products: “The public does not benefit when government intentionally constrains power and wealth in the hands of a few.”
- [Hemp Leaders Comment on the "Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act"](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-leaders-comment-on-the-cannabis-administration-and-opportunity-act/) - A group of leading hemp organizations, companies, and advocates sent a letter to Senators Schumer, Booker, and Wyden today requesting important changes to provisions of the "Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act" (CAOA) regarding hemp and cannabidiol (CBD). You can read their letter in this blog post.
- [Cannabinoid Breakdown- Analyzing the DEA’s Position on Novel Cannabinoids](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabinoid-breakdown-analyzing-the-deas-position-on-novel-cannabinoids/) - This article breaks down the legal status of novel and mood-altering cannabinoids, including a discussion of the “synthetic versus natural” issue that is dominating much of the cannabis conversation in cannabis media and state legislatures.
- [Kight Law Included In US News and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 List](https://cannabusiness.law/kight-law-included-in-us-news-and-best-lawyers-best-law-firms-2020-list/) - Kight Law is proud to announce that it is included in the US News and Best Lawyers list of "Best Law Firms" of 2020.
- [Banking Issues Continue to Vex Lawful Hemp Businesses: CLR Article 12-8-17](https://cannabusiness.law/banking-issues-continue-to-vex-lawful-hemp-businesses-clr-article-12-8-17/) - Hemp businesses continue to be vexed by banking issues.
- [Concerned About Coronavirus and Your Cannabis Business? We'd Like to Help.](https://cannabusiness.law/concerned-about-coronavirus-and-your-cannabis-business-wed-like-to-help/) - As a service to our clients and readers during these difficult times, we are offering a free 20-minute phone consultation to address your pressing issues - no strings attached.
- [Whoa partner! A State Agency Quietly Banned Delta-8 in the Lone Star State](https://cannabusiness.law/whoa-partner-a-state-agency-quietly-banned-delta-8-in-the-lone-star-state/) - Texas joins the ranks of states that have banned hemp-derived delta 8 THC. Its Department of State Health Services quietly placed D8 onto the state's list of controlled substances following the legislature's inability to pass a bill that would have banned it.
- [Dr. Gordon Piland, Former Physician, Charged for Growing Cannabis in Garage](https://cannabusiness.law/former-physician-charged-for-growing-cannabis-in-garage-wlos-abc/) - Gordon Piland faces five felony and one misdemeanor charges after a search and seizure by Buncombe County Sheriff’s Investigators at his house. Click on the image to see the news video. Source: Former Physician Charged for Growing Cannabis in Garage - WLOS - ABC
- [The Midwest Trend Continues: Missouri Enacts Favorable Industrial Hemp Laws](https://cannabusiness.law/the-midwest-trend-continues-missouri-enacts-favorable-industrial-hemp-laws/) - Missouri continues midwest trend by enacting a favorable industrial hemp law today.
- [Business Insider Reports on Rod's Open Letter About Federal Cannabis Reform](https://cannabusiness.law/business-insider-reports-on-rods-open-letter-about-federal-cannabis-reform/) - Business Insider picked up Rod's open letter about cannabis reform in a new story.
- [Will the Proposed FDA Ban On Flavored Vape Additives Include Hemp Terpenes?](https://cannabusiness.law/will-the-proposed-fda-ban-on-flavored-vape-additives-include-hemp-terpenes/) - The proposed federal ban on flavored e-liquids raises the question of whether natural hemp terpenes, which mimic common flavors, will be prohibited vape additives.
- [The Hemp Industry (Including D8) Needs Your Support to Defeat the DEA (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/the-hemp-industry-including-d8-needs-your-support-to-defeat-the-dea-video/) - Members of the legal team suing the DEA recently discussed the case, why it is critical to the hemp industry’s survival, and what a loss would mean for hemp companies across the nation. Watch the video here.
- [Hemp Law Updates - Big Changes in Texas, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Kentucky](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-law-updates-big-changes-in-texas-minnesota-tennessee-and-kentucky/) - If you are new to cannabis or hemp, you may be overwhelmed by the headlines recently. But rest assured, those of us who have been around for a few years understand that change is inevitable in these industries and the ability to pivot is crucial to success. This article discusses changes in several major hemp states.
- [Is CBD illegal under the new DEA "marihuana extract" rule? A legal analysis.](https://cannabusiness.law/is-cbd-illegal-under-the-new-dea-marihuana-extract-rule-a-legal-analysis/) - A legal analysis of the DEA's rule regarding marijuana and CBD.
- [Breaking news: Charges Likely to Be Dropped in TN "Candy Crush" CBD Operation](https://cannabusiness.law/breaking-news-charges-likely-to-be-dropped-in-tn-candy-crush-cbd-operation/) - CBD charges in TN are likely to be dropped because prosecutors cannot prove that the CBD was derived from illegal marijuana rather than lawful industrial hemp.
- [The Fate of D8 in the Palmetto State: South Carolina AG Addresses Delta 8 THC](https://cannabusiness.law/the-fate-of-d8-in-the-palmetto-state-south-carolina-ag-addresses-delta-8-thc/) - On October 4, the South Carolina Attorney General (AG) issued an unfavorable opinion regarding the legal status of delta-8 THC at the request of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). In this post we discuss the AG's flawed analysis and its likely effect.
- [Sessions Shot Down in Senate: No Funds to Prosecute Medical Cannabis Patients](https://cannabusiness.law/sessions-shot-down-in-senate-no-funds-to-prosecute-medical-cannabis-patients/) - Appropriations Committee rider preventing federal funds from being used to interfere with state medical cannabis programs passes despite plea from Sessions.
- [Rod Discusses Federal Hemp Ban with Luc Carlin of High Design [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-federal-hemp-ban-with-luc-carlin-of-high-design-video-podcast/) - I had a robust discussion about the federal hemp ban this week with Luc Carlin, a documentarian and founder of High Design. Watch it here.
- [Is the DEA About to Issue a Rule About Delta-8 THC and Other Hemp Derivatives?](https://cannabusiness.law/is-the-dea-about-to-issue-a-rule-about-delta-8-thc-and-other-hemp-derivatives/) - During its annual Supply Chain Conference, the DEA announced that it is “in the process of modifying its regulations” on cannabis constituents. In addition to discussing fentanyl and new synthetic opioids, the DEA addressed "synthetic cannabinoids", which the DEA contends includes delta-8 THC derived from CBD in addition to "Spice" and "Bath Salts".
- [Hemp and CBD: Is Red Yeast Rice the Proper Legal Precedent for FDA Regulation?](https://cannabusiness.law/hemp-and-cbd-is-red-yeast-rice-the-proper-legal-precedent-for-fda-regulation/) - Hemp's future may look a lot like red yeast rice's past.
- [D9 is the New D8 or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Intoxicating Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/d9-is-the-new-d8-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-intoxicating-hemp/) - In this article I argue that products containing hemp extract with delta-9 THC concentrations sufficient to cause intoxication that do not exceed the legal limit of 0.3% on a dry weight basis are not controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act and that attempting to regulate hemp products based on intoxication is a Fool’s Errand.
- [KIGHT LAW ANNOUNCES NEW SPREADSHEET AND GUIDANCE MEMO FOR HEMP PRODUCT LABELING](https://cannabusiness.law/kight-law-announces-new-spreadsheet-and-guidance-memo-for-hemp-product-labeling/) - Dealing with numerous state laws and regulations can be a nightmare, which is why we created two new resources for our clients: a State by State Labeling Spreadsheet and a Labeling Guidance Memo. Click on the article to learn more about obtaining these resources.
- [“MINI BITE” #5: What Are the Best States for Hemp Cannabinoids? (AUDIO PODCAST)](https://cannabusiness.law/mini-bite-5-what-are-the-best-states-for-hemp-cannabinoids-audio-podcast/) - Rod Kight recently spent 5 minutes responding to the question, “What Are the Best States for Hemp Cannabinoids?” on episode #5 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report.
- [Rod Discusses Legal Challenges Facing Hemp and CBD with The CBD Guide (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-legal-challenges-facing-hemp-and-cbd-with-the-cbd-guide-podcast/) - Listen to an in-depth conversation about the challenges facing hemp and CBD businesses with Rod Kight and Scott Hawksworth of The CBD Guide.
- [Rod Discusses Cannabis Policy with Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero (video podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-cannabis-policy-with-lukas-gilkey-of-hometown-hero-video-podcast/) - I recently sat down with my friend and client Lukas Gilkey, one of the founders of Hometown Hero, to discuss hemp policy and the the future of cannabis.
- [ATACH Uses "Reefer Madness" Fear Mongering in Court Filing Against Hemp Industry](https://cannabusiness.law/atach-uses-reefer-madness-fear-mongering-in-court-filing-against-hemp-industry/) - Corporate marijuana monopolists and their lobbying organizations, including ATACH, are desperately attempting to close off competition under the guise of protecting consumers. The real issue is not safety, but rather an attempt by a small group of corporate interests to control a valuable and emerging cannabis market that should belong to everyone.
- [Rod Discusses Psychedelics and Cannabis On “How to Launch an Industry” (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-psychedelics-and-cannabis-on-how-to-launch-an-industry-podcast/) - "How to Launch an Industry", created and hosted by my friends, Dr. Jahan Marcu and Dr. Nigam Arora, is one of the most intelligent and creative podcasts I've encountered about the psychedelics and cannabis industries. I was a recent guest on the June 14 episode, "Profit and Laws".
- [Cannabis Legalization Is Changing the Way Parents Talk to Their Kids (Guest Post)](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-legalization-is-changing-the-way-parents-talk-to-their-kids-guest-post/) - Although it may seem counterintuitive, cannabis legalization can hemp improve communications between parents and their children.
- [Rod Discusses Rescheduling and MSOs v Hemp on the Texas Hemp Show [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-rescheduling-and-msos-v-hemp-on-the-texas-hemp-show-video-podcast/) - From this episode of the Texas Hemp Show: "Cannabis is legal. It has been descheduled completely, even delta-9 THC in concentrations up to 0.3%. So, we absolutely need to deschedule cannabis in all of its , shapes, and forms, but hemp is paving the better and faster path to that reality."
- [Rod quoted in Truthout article: "The Misplaced Attacks on Legal Cannabis Continue"](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-quoted-in-truthout-article-the-misplaced-attacks-on-legal-cannabis-continue/) - Rod quoted in Truthout article: "The Misplaced Attacks on Legal Cannabis Continue" by Maryam Heinen.
- [“MINI BITE” #2: WHY DO LEGISLATURES HATE HEMP DERIVED CANNABINOIDS (AUDIO PODCAST)](https://cannabusiness.law/mini-bite-2-why-do-legislatures-hate-hemp-derived-cannabinoids-audio-podcast/) - Rod Kight spent 5 minutes responding to the question, "Why do legislatures hate hemp derived cannabinoids" on episode #2 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report.
- [Youth and Cannabis- Watch This Important PSA About Access to Hemp by Minors (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/youth-and-cannabis-watch-this-important-psa-about-access-to-hemp-by-minors-video/) - The hemp industry supports reasonable regulations. Watch this important PSA about limiting access to hemp products by minors produced by our client, Mood Product Group.
- [What does it mean to be a cannabis lawyer? Pot Network Interviewed Rod about it.](https://cannabusiness.law/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-cannabis-lawyer-pot-network-interviewed-rod-part-1-of-2/) - Rod was interviewed on being a cannabis lawyer by Pot Network. This is part 1 of 2.
- [Rod Goes Deep About the Future of Hemp and Cannabis on the Cole Memo [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-goes-deep-about-the-future-of-hemp-and-cannabis-on-the-cole-memo-video-podcast/) - I discuss the past, present, and future of hemp and cannabis policy on a recent episode of the Cole Memo Podcast. I was asked a range of good questions about topics that I'm usually not asked in this type of forum. I hope you enjoy the conversation.
- [Rod Discusses Schedule 3 and Hemp vs Marijuana on the Texas Hemp Show [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-schedule-3-and-hemp-vs-marijuana-on-the-texas-hemp-show-video-podcast/) - Rod discusses Schedule III and the "civil war" between hemp and marijuana with Russel Dowden and Rachel Nelson of the Texas Hemp Show on this podcast.
- [Rod discusses CBD law- present and future- with Bill Fisher of Golden Grail Technology](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-cbd-law-present-and-future-with-bill-fisher-of-golden-grail-technology/) - Rod Kight interviewed by Bill Fisher of Golden Grail Technology about CBD cannabidiol and cannabis business law.
- [Rod Discusses D8, Federal Legalization, and the Future of CBD on the C3 Podcast (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-d8-federal-legalization-and-the-future-of-cbd-on-the-c3-podcast-video/) - Rod discusses delta-8 THC, federal legalization, and the future of CBD on the C3 Higher Learning LV podcast with Curt Robbins and Dena Putnam.
- [EU Commission Says CBD from Cannabis is a Narcotic, Not a Novel Food. What About the UK?](https://cannabusiness.law/eu-commission-says-cbd-from-cannabis-is-a-narcotic-not-a-novel-food-what-about-the-uk/) - What are your options now that the EU has declared CBD from cannabis as a narcotic, rather than a Novel Food? What about the UK?
- [Legalized Medical Marijuana vs. the Medical Necessity Defense: An important distinction.](https://cannabusiness.law/legalized-medical-marijuana-vs-the-medical-necessity-defense-an-important-distinction/) - There's a troubling story in Vice news about a lawyer who apparently advised his clients that medical marijuana was legal in Florida. It's not. Florida has recognized the medical necessity defense, but has not yet legalized marijuana. It's an important distinction. You can read the Vice story here. In this post I'll focus on the
- [“MINI BITE” #4: Should hemp businesses be afraid of federal legislation? (AUDIO PODCAST)](https://cannabusiness.law/mini-bite-3-should-hemp-businesses-be-afraid-of-federal-legislation-audio-podcast/) - Rod Kight recently spent 5 minutes responding to the question, “Should hemp businesses be afraid of federal legislation?” on episode #4 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report.
- [Cannabis and Cars- Scientific and Legal Implications of Cannabis Use and Driving (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/cannabis-and-cars-scientific-and-legal-implications-of-cannabis-use-and-driving/) - In this video podcast, Rod discusses the intersection of law and science that arises from cannabis use and driving. Traditional DUI tests are primarily oriented towards detecting alcohol impairment. Do these tests work for cannabis impairment? If not, is it possible to create cannabis-specific testing protocols, and accompanying laws and regulations, that accurately measure impairment while not unjustly criminalizing unimpaired cannabis users?
- [Kight Law Attorney Philip Snow On the Future of Delta-8 THC and Other Cannabinoids (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/kight-law-attorney-philip-snow-on-the-future-of-delta-8-thc-and-other-cannabinoids-video/) - Watch an in-depth discussion about delta-8 THC and other cannabinoids, state regulation of hemp, and medical marijuana with Kight Law attorney Philip Snow and Joe Agostinelli of the CPG & CBD University Podcast.
- [US Hemp Industry Launches Campaign to Support Healthcare Workers and Community Organizations](https://cannabusiness.law/us-hemp-industry-launches-campaign-to-support-healthcare-workers-and-community-organizations/) - With hemp’s unique ability to provide thousands of sustainable products used in everyday life, the industry is well positioned to make a positive impact during these trying times.
- [The Future of Hemp Flower- Could it all go up in smoke? A Report From the Southern Hemp Expo.](https://cannabusiness.law/the-future-of-hemp-flower-could-it-all-go-up-in-smoke-a-report-from-the-southern-hemp-expo/) - Kight Law attorney Philip Snow, a panelist at the Southern Hemp Expo, reports on the future of hemp flower.
- [Rod Discusses Total THC and Certificates of Analysis with RiskScout and Abundant Labs (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-total-thc-and-certificates-of-analysis-with-riskscout-and-abundant-labs-video/) - Rod recently took part in a legal and scientific discussion of certificates of analysis and Total THC with Abundant Labs and RiskScout. Watch the video here.
- [Are Precision Fermented Cannabinoids an Existential Threat to the Cannabis Industry? (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/are-precision-fermented-cannabinoids-an-existential-threat-to-the-cannabis-industry-podcast/) - Are Precision Fermented Cannabinoids (PFC) an Existential Threat to the Cannabis Industry? I am thrilled to have had an opportunity to discuss this looming and important issue with Jim Plamondon, the author of "Precision Fermented Cannabinoids: Disrupting Cannabis Extracts", and Heather Allman of the Karma Koala podcast (a sister media outlet to the Cannabis Law
- [Rod Discusses Cannabis Banking, Taxation, Federal Legalization, and Mexico With CannaBiz Connect (Video)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-cannabis-banking-taxation-federal-legalization-and-mexico-with-cannabiz-connect-video/) - I recently discussed cannabis banking, taxation, federal legalization, and cannabis legalization in Mexico with Earl Carruthers of CannaBiz Connect. You can watch the of our conversation video here.
- [Rod Discusses Hemp, the Future of Cannabis, and International Trade with Sean Hocking (Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-hemp-the-future-of-cannabis-and-international-trade-with-sean-hocking-podcast/) - I recently spoke with Sean Hocking, founder of Cannabis Law Report and the Karma Koala Podcast, about hemp, the future of cannabis, and international trade.
- [Will The Tar-Heel State Continue to Lead in Hemp? A Discussion of North Carolina's New Hemp Bill](https://cannabusiness.law/will-the-tar-heel-state-continue-to-lead-in-hemp-a-discussion-of-north-carolinas-new-hemp-bill/) - North Carolina House Bill 563 appears to address many common concerns with the hemp-derived products industry. Will it survive the legislative process and be enacted as law?
- [The National Security Implications of Protecting Legal Hemp Access in the United States (Guest Article)](https://cannabusiness.law/the-national-security-implications-of-protecting-legal-hemp-access-in-the-united-states-guest-article/) - Making hemp-derived cannabinoid products illegal, or reducing their accessibility, will result in more private citizens choosing to use federally illegal marijuana products and hence, reducing the number of individuals who hold national security clearances. This undermines US national security in a volatile global threat environment.
- [AG Jeff Sessions Withdraws Ogden and Cole Memos -  What this Means, What it Doesn’t Mean, and What to Expect](https://cannabusiness.law/ag-jeff-sessions-withdraws-ogden-and-cole-memos-what-this-means-what-it-doesnt-mean-and-what-to-expect/) - The future of marijuana in the wake of the new memo by AG Sessions.
- [Has the DEA painted itself into a corner on hemp based CBD? A legal analysis of the DEA's current position.](https://cannabusiness.law/has-the-dea-painted-itself-into-a-corner-on-hemp-based-cbd-a-legal-analysis-of-the-deas-current-position/) - The DEA has painted itself into a corner with respect to its legal position on hemp based CBD and other cannabinoids.
- [Rod Discusses THCa and Other Hemp Issues with JD McCormick of American Healthy Alternatives (Video Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-thca-and-other-hemp-issues-with-jd-mccormick-of-american-healthy-alternatives-video-podcast/) - In this video podcast, Rod Kight discusses THCa, the 2023 Farm Bill, international cannabis law, and other important and emerging issues in the cannabis and hemp industry with JD McCormick, founder of the American Healthy Alternatives Association.
- [Stay Up To Date! Don’t Miss Our New & Improved 50 State Hemp Product Spreadsheet for THCa, Beverages, and More](https://cannabusiness.law/stay-up-to-date-dont-miss-our-new-improved-50-state-hemp-product-spreadsheet-for-thca-beverages-and-more/) - The biggest obstacle that hemp companies face is how to keep up with the ever-changing patchwork of state laws and regulations regarding hemp products. Kight Law has completely updated and revamped our popular 50 State Hemp Product Spreadsheet to be more comprehensive, more informative, and easier to read.
- [Rod Kight and Lukas Gilkey Discuss Federal Court Rulings, Hemp Raids, and the Future of Cannabis [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-kight-and-lukas-gilkey-discuss-federal-court-rulings-hemp-raids-and-the-future-of-cannabis-video-podcast/) - I recently visited the Hometown Hero headquarters in Austin, Texas and had a great conversation with founder Lukas Gilkey. We discussed a number of pressing issues impacting the hemp/cannabis industry, from raids to court rulings to MSOs to the future of cannabis. Click here to watch the podcast.
- [Rod Discusses THCa, Hemp Beverages, and the Future of Hemp with Gary Kaminsky on the High Spirits Podcast [PODCAST]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-thca-hemp-beverages-and-the-future-of-hemp-with-gary-kaminsky-on-the-high-spirits-podcast-podcast/) - Hemp is a way out of the corner that the cannabis industry has painted itself into. Everyone, from multinational MSOs to convenience chains to small-town mom and pop shops and even individual talented growers, can participate in the booming market for legal hemp, which is to say legal cannabis.
- [From Loophole to Lifeline - Rod Discusses How Hemp Could Save the Cannabis Industry on the Cole Memo [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/from-loophole-to-lifeline-rod-discusses-how-hemp-could-save-the-cannabis-industry-on-the-cole-memo-video-podcast/) - During our one hour conversation Cole engaged with me on a range of topics, including how hemp could be the future of the cannabis industry and possibly be the best and fastest path to full cannabis legalization.
- [Rod Discusses International Cannabis Trade, Hemp v Big Marijuana, and other Topics on the Karma Koala Podcast [Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-international-cannabis-trade-hemp-v-big-marijuana-and-other-topics-on-the-karma-koala-podcast-podcast/) - I recently got an opportunity to discuss a wide range of current cannabis issues, including the international cannabis trade and the US battle between hemp and Big Marijuana, with Sean Hocking of the Karma Koala Podcast. Despite the heady issues, our conversation was casual and I even got to choose three songs to accompany the podcast.
- [Rod and Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero Discuss the Big Marijuana v Hemp Civil War, FDA, and the Future of Cannabis [Video]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-and-lukas-gilkey-of-hometown-hero-discuss-the-big-marijuana-v-hemp-civil-war-fda-and-the-future-of-cannabis-video/) - Watch my in-depth conversation with Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero about hemp and cannabis issues, including the Civil War between Big Marijuana and the Hemp Industry.
- [Rod Discusses the Current and Future State of Cannabis on the Plants to Plants Podcast with Emmett McGregor [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-the-current-and-future-state-of-cannabis-on-the-plants-to-plants-podcast-with-emmett-mcgregor-video-podcast/) - I recently discussed the current and future state of cannabis on the Plants to Plants podcast with Emmett McGregor, founder of SciPhy Systems. Emmett is incredibly knowledgeable and we always have good talks. Click here to watch the podcast.
- [Rod Discusses THCa Hemp, Intoxicating Cannabinoids, Regulatory Policy, and the Future of Hemp with Jonathan Miller (Audio Podcast)](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-thca-hemp-intoxicating-cannabinoids-regulatory-policy-and-the-future-of-hemp-with-jonathan-miller-audio-podcast/) - I had a great discussion with about THCa hemp, intoxicating cannabinoids, hemp regulatory policy, and the Hemp Authority's new intoxicating hemp program on the Hemp Legally Speaking podcast with my longtime friend and colleague, Jonathan Miller.
- [THCa, Cannabinoids, and the Intersection of Business and Criminal Law- A Discussion Between Rod Kight and Phil Dixon [Video Podcast]](https://cannabusiness.law/thca-cannabinoids-and-the-intersection-of-business-and-criminal-law-a-discussion-between-rod-kight-and-phil-dixon-video-podcast/) - I recently had a deep discussion about THCa, minor cannabinoids, lab testing, probable cause, the FDA, trademark infringement, and other pertinent cannabis/hemp law issues.
- [“MINI BITE” #3: WHAT DOES THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY HAVE AGAINST THE HEMP INDUSTRY AND WHY CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? (AUDIO PODCAST)](https://cannabusiness.law/mini-bite-3-what-does-the-marijuana-industry-have-against-the-hemp-industry-and-why-cant-we-all-just-get-along-audio-podcast/) - Rod Kight recently spent 5 minutes responding to the question, “What does the marijuana industry have against the hemp industry and why can't we all just get along?” on episode #3 of five “mini bites” for the Karma Koala podcast with Sean Hocking, publisher of the internationally renowned Cannabis Law Report.
- [New Law Restricts Online Sales of Hemp and CBD Vapes](https://cannabusiness.law/new-law-restricts-online-sales-of-hemp-and-cbd-vapes/) - Online sellers of hemp vapes and CBD vapes are implicated in a new federal law that places stringent requirements on retailers of vaping products. hemp vapes
- [Delta-8 THC and State Law](https://cannabusiness.law/delta-8-thc-and-state-law/) - There are many challenges with advising clients or potential clients about ∆8, one of which is the fact that many states across the country regulate hemp, hemp-derived CBD, and ∆8 differently. As a result, there is no "one-size-fits all" answer to whether ∆8 products can be manufactured, distributed, or sold within a given state.
- [Rod Discusses Cannabis and Psychedelics on "How To Launch An Industry" Podcast](https://cannabusiness.law/rod-discusses-cannabis-and-psychedelics-on-how-to-launch-an-industry-podcast/) - Rod Kight Discusses Cannabis and Psychedelics on the "How To Launch An Industry" Podcast with Dr. Jahan Marcu and Dr. Nigam Arora.

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## Content Modules

- [Cannabis Law Journal](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=cannabis-law-journal) - Rod is a contributor at Cannabis Law Journal, the legally relevant blog at Cannabis Law Reports.
- [Blue Ridge Hemp](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=blue-ridge-hemp) - Rod is a contributor to Blue Ridge Hemp Company's website regarding legality of CBDs.
- [PoliticoPro: Failed efforts to crack down on intoxicating hemp highlight how messy the issue has become](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=politicopro-failed-efforts-to-crack-down-on-intoxicating-hemp-highlight-how-messy-the-issue-has-become) - Rod Kight discusses the impact of tough restrictions of hemp in Texas and Florida.
- [Forbes: Hemp Law, Policy And The Courts](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=forbes-hemp-law-policy-and-the-courts) - Rod Kight was quoted in Forbes' 5-part article on Hemp law.
- [2018 Super Lawyers](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=2018-super-lawyers) - 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine calls Rod Kight "The State's Biggest Cannabis Advocate"
- [Other Cannabinoids](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=other-cannabinoids)
- [International Law](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=international-law)
- [Retailers](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=retailers)
- [Recreational Cannabis](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=recreational-cannabis)
- [US Federal Law](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=us-federal-law)
- [Distributors](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=distributors)
- [Pharmaceuticals](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=pharmaceuticals-2)
- [US States Law](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=us-states-law)
- [Processors](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=processors)
- [Marijuana/Cannabis](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=marijuana-cannabis)
- [Business Consulting](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=business-legal-consulting)
- [Producers](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=producers)
- [Hemp & CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=hemp-cbd)
- [Legal Advocacy](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=legal-advocacy)
- [Pharmaceuticals](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=pharmaceuticals) - Science & Medicine
- [Products](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=products) - Processors & Manufacturers
- [Providers](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=providers) - Distributors & Retailers
- [Farming & Production](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=farming) - Growers & Producers
- [The Kight on Cannabis Blog](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=the-kight-on-cannabis-blog) - News, advocacy, and opinions for the cannabis industry.
- [Cannabis](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=cannabis)
- [Hemp & CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=hemp-cbds)
- [U.S. Federal](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=us-federal)
- [International](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=international)
- [U.S. States](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=us-states)
- [Advocacy](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=advocacy)
- [Cured by Nature](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=cured-by-nature) - Rod is an interviewee at Cured by Nature.
- [THC Legal Group](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=thc-legal-group) - Rod is an interview at the THC Legal Group's Cannabis Thought Leaders, 2015
- [Golden Grail Technology Corp](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=golden-grail-technology-corp) - Rod is a Cannabis Thought Leader Interviewee at Golden Grail Technology.
- [Best Lawyers In America](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=best-lawyers-in-america) - Beyond Rope & Dope; Best Lawyers in America Winter Business Edition 2017
- [Cannabis Law Report](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=cannabis-law-report) - Featured Contributor since 2017
- [Cannabis Business Law](https://cannabusiness.law/?module=cannabis-business-law) - Author of the first legal business primer for the cannabis industry.

## Staff

- [Rod Kight](https://cannabusiness.law/person/rod-kight/)

## Testimonials

- [Bill Fisher](https://cannabusiness.law/testimonial/bill-fisher/) - Rod is an excellent source of knowledge in the cannabis business.
- [Curtis](https://cannabusiness.law/testimonial/curtis/) - Kight on Cannabis is on the forefront of the natural wellness through cannabis movement. Presenting exceptional insight and non-hysteria based evaluations of our current....and confusing legal struggles to bring back this natural wonder. I appreciate his openness and willingness to share his insight and knowledge of these very complex issues.
- [Mick](https://cannabusiness.law/testimonial/mick/) - The depth of Rod's knowledge and experience cannot be overstated, and we're fortunate to have an advocate for sensible reform (instead of misinformed hysteria) right here in North Carolina.
- [The Hemp Farmacy](https://cannabusiness.law/testimonial/the-hemp-farmacy/) - Best cannabis lawyer around! (5 star review on Google.)
- [Sean Hocking](https://cannabusiness.law/testimonial/sean-hocking/) - Rod Kight heads up his own cannabis practice in North Carolina. He's a great writer and speaker and proponent for sensibly legislated cannabis & hemp law throughout North America. Rod's opinions are always independent, sharply realized and always framed with a keen sense of social justice.
- [Anonymous](https://cannabusiness.law/testimonial/anonymous/) - "Rod Kight was an integral part in helping me start my first business. He explained everything I needed to know in a clear and insightful manner, guiding me through the process of setting up my LLC. I recommend highly!"

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## Categories

- [Kight On Cannabis](https://cannabusiness.law/category/koc/) - Read our articles within the Kight on Cannabis Blog Category - Kight on Cannabis
- [International Commerce](https://cannabusiness.law/category/commerce/international-commerce/) - Read our articles on International Cannabis Commerce Law - Kight on Cannabis
- [Federal Commerce- USA](https://cannabusiness.law/category/commerce/federal-commerce/) - Read our articles on Cannabis US Federal Commerce Law - Kight on Cannabis
- [States' Commerce](https://cannabusiness.law/category/commerce/state-commerce/) - Read our articles on Cannabis State Commerce Law - Kight on Cannabis
- [Hemp and CBD](https://cannabusiness.law/category/products/hemp-cbd/) - Read our articles on Business Law for Hemp & CBD Products - Kight on Cannabis
- [Pharmaceuticals](https://cannabusiness.law/category/products/pharmaceuticals/) - Read our articles on Business Law for Cannabis Pharmaceuticals - Kight on Cannabis
- [Products](https://cannabusiness.law/category/products/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Business Law by Products - Kight on Cannabis
- [Producers](https://cannabusiness.law/category/industry-professionals/farmers/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Business Law for Producers - Kight on Cannabis
- [Retailers](https://cannabusiness.law/category/industry-professionals/providers-retailers/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Business Law for Retailers - Kight on Cannabis
- [Legal Advocacy](https://cannabusiness.law/category/advocacy/) - Read our articles on the Cannabis Industry Legal Advocacy - Kight on Cannabis
- [Recreational Cannabis](https://cannabusiness.law/category/products/recreational-cannabis/) - Read our articles on Recreational Cannabis Laws - Kight on Cannabis
- [Marijuana / Cannabis](https://cannabusiness.law/category/products/marijuana-cannabis/) - Read our articles on Business Law for Marijuana & Cannabis Products - Kight on Cannabis
- [Videos](https://cannabusiness.law/category/publicity/videos/) - Read or watch our articles/videos on the Cannabis Industry - Kight on Cannabis
- [Podcasts](https://cannabusiness.law/category/publicity/podcasts/) - Read our articles about Rod appearing on Cannabis Industry Podcasts - Kight on Cannabis
- [Industry Sector](https://cannabusiness.law/category/industry-professionals/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Business Law by Industry Sector - Kight on Cannabis
- [Business and Commerce Law](https://cannabusiness.law/category/commerce/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Commerce Law - Kight on Cannabis
- [In the Media](https://cannabusiness.law/category/publicity/) - Read our articles showing Rod Kight in the media - Kight on Cannabis
- [Processors and Manufacturers](https://cannabusiness.law/category/industry-professionals/processors-and-manufacturers/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Business Law for Processors & Manufacturers - Kight on Cannabis
- [Distributors](https://cannabusiness.law/category/industry-professionals/distributors/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Business Law for Distributors - Kight on Cannabis
- [Other Cannabinoids](https://cannabusiness.law/category/products/cannabinoids-law/) - Read our articles on Cannabinoid Product Business Law - Kight on Cannabis
- [Intellectual Property](https://cannabusiness.law/category/advocacy/intellectual-property/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Intellectual Property Law - Kight on Cannabis
- [Business Transactions](https://cannabusiness.law/category/advocacy/business-transactions/) - Read our articles on Cannabis Business Transaction Law - Kight on Cannabis

## Tags

- [Indiana](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/indiana/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in Indiana - Kight on Cannabis
- [Florida](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/florida/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in Florida - Kight on Cannabis
- [North Carolina](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/north-carolina/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in North Carolina - Kight on Cannabis
- [Oregon](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/oregon/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in Oregon - Kight on Cannabis
- [Kentucky](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/kentucky/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in Kentucky - Kight on Cannabis
- [California](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/california/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in California - Kight on Cannabis
- [Michigan](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/michigan/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in Michigan - Kight on Cannabis
- [Wisconsin](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/wisconsin/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in Wisconsin - Kight on Cannabis
- [Ohio](https://cannabusiness.law/tag/ohio/) - Read our articles about Cannabis Law in Ohio - Kight on Cannabis

## Module Tags

- [Just icon](https://cannabusiness.law/?module-tag=just-icon)
- [With background](https://cannabusiness.law/?module-tag=with-background)
- [Publications](https://cannabusiness.law/?module-tag=publications)
- [Interviews](https://cannabusiness.law/?module-tag=interviews)
- [Service](https://cannabusiness.law/?module-tag=service)

## Departments

- [Cannabis Business Law](https://cannabusiness.law/staff-department/cannabis-business-law/)

## Positions

- [Attorney](https://cannabusiness.law/staff-position/attorney/)