Fall has arrived, but millions of American CBD and hemp cannabinoid consumers still face a rapidly changing product and legal landscape.
90 new state bills regulate cannabis Cookies signs deal with University of Southern California And 2mg grapefruit rosemary in cans is delicious
Want to make sense of the confusion? Leafly is here to help. Read our monthly roundup of all things CBD, Delta 8, THCA, and other hemp molecules.
CBD and Delta 8 News in September
In a dramatic debut for the cannabis industry, multinational brand Cookies has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with a collegiate sports team. Starting this season, Cookies will become an official sponsor of the University of Southern California Trojans football, as well as the university's men's and women's basketball teams. According to a press release, there will be “on-site tailgate experiences” at select events. What that experience will be is up to you to decide.
CBD and hemp legalization news
In 2024 alone, US states will introduce 90 bills to regulate cannabis. That's terrible! The libertarian-minded team at the Reason Foundation recently withdrew a proposal to streamline and standardize the US cannabis industry. You can read about it here.
California
Californians are “panic buying” thousands of dollars' worth of CBD and other hemp products ahead of Governor Gavin Newsom's (D) expected emergency ban on all hemp products containing trace amounts of THC in the state.
Update: The ban went into effect on Monday, September 23rd.
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Missouri
The drama continues in Missouri, where Governor Mike Parson wants to ban addictive marijuana products. On September 18, the state health department rejected Governor Parson's plan. For the time being, marijuana sales are resuming.
Texas
The Texas Supreme Court will consider whether to ban the sale of Delta-8 in an upcoming case. The state's hemp industry is worth $8.1 billion, of which Delta-8 accounts for $6.8 billion, according to the Texas Hemp Industry Association.
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United States Federal
On September 4, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the super-potent hemp-derived cannabinoid THC-O (also known as THC-O acetate) qualifies as hemp based on the language in the 2018 Farm Bill. The decision put the court at odds with the DEA, which argues that THC-O does not meet the definition of hemp and is therefore still illegal under federal law. However, this year the Supreme Court struck down the Chevron Doctrine, meaning that the Circuit Court no longer needs to rely on the opinion of a federal agency to make its ruling. We'll have to wait and see how this plays out.
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On October 15, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Douglas Horn, a truck driver who failed a drug test after taking a CBD product that was said to be THC-free. Horn has since lost his job, and he wants to sue the makers of the CBD product “Dixie X.”
On September 4, the FDA sent a warning letter to North Carolina-based skin care company Root Bioscience Brands, stating that the company made unqualified medical claims about CBD and other cannabinoid products because CBD is not a licensed drug. The company complied.
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Here's something strange: Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (R) is suing Meta (Facebook's parent company), claiming that the company ran false ads that made people think he was endorsing CBD products.
We love Cann's 2mg tonic!
This refreshing drink, housed in a cute mini tin, offers delicate flavours and a clean, mellow intoxication…
We're taking a break from the newscast to bring you a quick review of one of Leafly HQ's favorite hemp-derived beverages: Cann's 2 THC Grapefruit Rosemary Tonic. Packaged in a cute mini can, this energizing beverage delivers a delicate bouquet of flavors and a clean, gentle hit that makes it stand out among the competition. Cann's product looks elegant, tastes great, and won't give you a sugar rush (or the crash that follows).
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CBD and Hemp Science News
News, Leafly Nation: As we reported earlier this month, new research has found that, contrary to popular belief, CBD may enhance, rather than diminish, the psychoactive effects of cannabis.
The suppositories were a success! A research-based study found that Foria's CBD suppositories reduced menstrual pain and discomfort for nearly four-fifths of participants.
Oregon State University has received $5 million to study potential uses for industrial hemp.
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CBD and Hemp Industry News
CBD, revelation! According to a new report from InsightAce Analytic, the CBD ingredient market (i.e. products that contain CBD as an ingredient) could more than double by 2031. The report predicts that CBD revenue will reach $2.42 billion in 2023 and $6.77 billion by 2031.
Aurora Cannabis and Vectura Fertin Pharma have teamed up to bring the first CBD lozenges to Canada. Enjoy!
Woodstock for hemp drinkers is coming: The first Pacific Hemp Beverage Summit will be held in Bend, Oregon on October 11, 2024. More information about the event can be found here.
That’s it for Leafly’s monthly roundup of new cannabinoid news. As always, it’s the Wild West out there. Join us next month for an update.
