Delta-9 THC

The cannabis industry continues to evolve amidst regulatory challenges, expanding markets and innovative product launches. This week’s updates span U.S. federal reform delays, Florida's renewed push for legalization, international developments in Europe, corporate acquisitions and cutting-...

A legal dispute has erupted in Allen, Texas, where cannabis shop owners and their advocates are taking a stand against local and federal law enforcement, claiming their rights were violated during recent police raids. This lawsuit, filed by attorney David Sergi on Oct. 24, represents Sabhie Khan,...

Canadian cannabis powerhouse Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), announced Tuesday that it has launched a new line of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages across key U.S. markets.  The drinks, set to debut in October, include a range of mocktails, seltzers and sparkling beverages crafted with premium...

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...

In a massive move for the hemp industry, Azuca, known for its innovative infusions in the THC domain, has joined forces with Open Book Extracts (OBX), a leader in cannabinoid extraction and product manufacturing. This collaboration could transform the hemp-derived delta-9 THC market by...

Introduced by Assembly Member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D) on February 7, the Assembly Bill, AB 2223, seeks to alter California’s cannabis and hemp sectors. This legislation could bridge the current divide between the two sectors, allowing for integrated product development and stricter controls...

THC Cap Proposal Gains Momentum In Florida A Florida bill aims to cap the level of delta-9 THC in cannabis products. The legislation is advancing in the state House as members of the Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee passed it in a 13-4 vote, reported Florida Politics. However, the measure from...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing the production of higher amounts of THC, psilocybin and DMR for research in 2024. In a notice scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, the agency said it is raising the proposed amounts as a response to a...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a considerable surplus to the originally-established 2023 production quotas of cannabinoids and psychedelics toward supporting preclinical and clinical research. This is not the first time. In late 2021 and 2022, the DEA increased the...

Cannabis-infused beverages are swiftly making their mark alongside traditional alcoholic drinks, and a recent panel discussion at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference shed light on this burgeoning industry. Moderated by Gerald Pascarelli, CFA senior VP, Equity Research at Wedbush Securities,...

A group of cannabis companies in San Diego County has initiated legal action against rival dispensaries and manufacturers, alleging the sale of chemically synthesized marijuana products that contravene state laws. According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, the plaintiffs argue that these businesses...

Plift, a Black-founded hemp beverage brand, is expanding its reach as Noble Brands Inc., its parent company, announces a strategic partnership with GPO Plus. Plift has already established a strong presence in over 100 retail stores across Minnesota, Texas and Missouri. This collaboration...

Delta-9 THC, marijuana’s active ingredient, is the most common substance appearing on positive drug tests in those working in the military full time, reported Marijuana Moment. According to a letter from the Department of Defense (DOD) addressing Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)’s request from...

The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) issued a statement Friday with the aim of resolving the legal question of producing delta-9 THC from hemp-derived CBD in the legal markets. The LCB called the process illegal reported Marijuana Business Daily....

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today, and appears here with permission. Consumers with no access to recreational marijuana have flocked to hemp-derived Delta-8 products. Delta-8 Sprayed Flower, gummies, drinks, and other products have become common in...