Delta-8 THC

Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow's (D-Mich.) proposed that the 2024 Farm Bill include a subtle yet profound amendment poised to reshape the hemp industry. Released Monday, the bill revises key regulatory language, replacing "delta-9" THC with "total" THC and explicitly including THC-A in...

The hemp industry is at a crossroads as proposed changes in the 2024 Farm Bill threaten to reshape its regulatory landscape. Lawmakers are considering amendments that could ban products like delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived compound that has surged in popularity, especially in states where marijuana...

The U.S. Army has introduced new policies aimed at reducing substance misuse among soldiers, with a notable ban on the cannabis concentrate delta-8 THC and a warning to avoid poppy seeds. These updates, made on October 4, are part of broader Army regulations designed to address drug and alcohol...

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) on Wednesday, aiming to establish a federal framework for regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-8 THC. The legislation seeks to protect public health by setting national standards on age...

As the cannabis and hemp industries continue to expand, the regulation of hemp-derived products, such as Delta-8 THC, has become a focal point of debate. Pablo Zuanic, a highly-respected equity analyst following the cannabis and psychedelics industries and an upcoming speaker at the Benzinga...

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

As the cannabis industry navigates the evolving regulatory landscape, Delta-8 THC has emerged as a hot topic, sparking both interest and concern. Kevin Hart, CEO of Green Check Verified and a speaker at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, offers a candid perspective on what the...

As Delta-8 THC continues to gain popularity, the debate over its regulation is intensifying, with both the alcohol and cannabis industries watching closely. Anthony Coniglio, CEO of NewLake Capital Partners and upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference speaker, weighed in on the implications...

The ongoing debate surrounding Delta-8 THC regulation in New Jersey has ignited tensions between the alcohol and cannabis industries. With recent legislation allowing liquor stores to sell hemp-derived beverages, questions are emerging about how this will impact both sectors. Delta-8 THC’s...

America has been living in a de facto legalized weed paradise for six years—and it’s all thanks to an unexpected loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill. When Congress passed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill, the goal was to legalize hemp for industrial...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. The burgeoning market for hemp-derived products, particularly those that contain intoxicating compounds like Delta-8 THC, has been met with increasing scrutiny and regulation across various states in the U.S....

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) signed a bill into law last week banning the sale of unregulated hemp products.  House Bill 1125 prohibits "the chemical modification or conversion of industrial hemp and the sale or distribution of chemically modified or converted industrial hemp and to...

Approximately 11% of 12th-grade students across the U.S. reported past-year use of delta-8- tetrahydrocannabinol (AKA delta-8-THC, or delta-8), according to data analysis from the 2023 Monitoring the Future survey, conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and funded by...

During a Friday press conference, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on lawmakers to ban Delta-8 and Delta 10 THC and their derivatives found in unregulated hemp edibles and inhalable products, which are often referred to as "intoxicating hemp." “It is intoxicating, it...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, embroiled in a whirlwind of controversy over his veto of a bill that would restrict transgender healthcare, also called for immediate action from lawmakers on regulating Delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived product widely accessible at gas stations and convenience...