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The molecular map of cannabinoids stretches far and wide, and laboratories are manipulating them faster than the law can track.
Chemists have discovered how to create forms of THC that are chemically different from Delta-9 THC the form of THC largely produced in cannabis but carry similar intoxicating effects. Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC aren t explicitly outlawed by the Controlled Substances Act, and they can be produced with industrial hemp, a plant now legally grown at the federal level. (This is done by extracting CBD from industrial hemp and then converting the CBD into the new forms of THC with acetic acid.)
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The Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act of 2021 was introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), its goal to address problems that have plagued hemp CBD for years and would make life easier for farmers and processors hemmed in by drug warrioring regulators.
“For years, I’ve led the fight in Washington to restore one of Kentucky’s most historically vital crops by legalizing industrial hemp,” said Paul. “My legislation will help this growing industry reach its full economic potential.”
The biggest of four major provisions in the HEMP Act would change the definition of hemp from 0.3% THC to an even 1%. That alone would solve problems with farmers seeking to boost CBD content and still not have the plant go “hot” or rise above 0.3%.
Final regulations governing the U.S. production of domestic hemp become effective March 22. Farmers and others affected by the development must now adhere to requirements widely considered a vast improvement over an interim final rule (IFR) published in October 2019.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the massive final rule in January under then-President Donald Trump, but as part of a customary review of pending regulatory actions during a new administration, USDA took time to review the 301-page document following the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
“We’re really pleased that the final rule was such an incredible improvement over the interim final rule, and it really demonstrates both that the career staff at the USDA as well as the new Biden administration took into account all of the industry’s concerns,” said Jonathan Miller, general counsel to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, in an interview.