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Posted on 04/10/202104/10/2021 by Steven M Smith — Leave a comment

Hemp, Cannabis and CBD

Hemp, cannabis and CBD are all related, but they differ in significant ways. Here’s what you need to know about their legality, effects and potential health benefits.

Both hemp and cannabis belong to the same species, Cannabis sativa, and the two plants look somewhat similar. However, substantial variation can exist within a species. After all, poodles and chihuahua s are both canines, but they have obvious differences.

The defining difference between hemp and marijuana is their psychoactive component: tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Industrial Hemp usually has 1.0% or less THC, meaning hemp-derived products don’t contain enough THC to create the “high” traditionally associated with cannabis.

CBD is a compound found in cannabis.

There are hundreds of such compounds, which are termed “cannabinoids,” because they interact with receptors involved in a variety of functions like appetite, anxiety, depression and pain sensation.

THC is also a cannabinoid. Clinical research indicates that CBD is effective at treating epilepsy. Anecdotal evidence suggests it can help with pain and even anxiety – though scientifically the jury is still out on that.

Marijuana, containing both CBD and more THC than hemp, has demonstrated therapeutic benefits for people with epilepsy, nausea, glaucoma and potentially even multiple sclerosis and opioid-dependency disorder. However, medical research on cannabis is severely restricted by federal law.

The Drug Enforcement Agency categorizes cannabis as a Schedule 1 substance, meaning it handles cannabis as if there is no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.

Scientists don’t know exactly how CBD works, nor how it interacts with other cannabinoids like THC to give marijuana its added therapeutic effects.

Retail CBD

CBD comes in food, tinctures and oils, just to name a few. Here are some commonly used terms used to describe CBD products in the store. While the terms “CBD tincture” and “CBD oil” are often used interchangeably, the two are actually different.

Tinctures are made by soaking cannabis in alcohol, while oils are made by suspending CBD in a carrier oil, like olive or coconut oil.

“Pure” CBD,

also called “CBD isolate,”

is called that because all other cannabinoids have been removed. So have terpenes and flavonoids, which give marijuana its strong aroma and earthy flavor.

“Broad spectrum” CBD typically contains at least three other cannabinoids, as well as some terpenes and flavonoids – but still no THC.

“Full spectrum” CBD, also called “whole flower” CBD, is similar to broad spectrum but can contain up to 0.3% THC. In states where recreational marijuana is legal, the list of cannabis-derived products greatly expands to include CBD with much higher THC content than 0.3%.

There is no standardized dosage of CBD. Some retailers may have enough knowledge to make a recommendation for first-timers. There are also online resources – like this dosage calculator. Consumers concerned about content and the accuracy of CBD products, which are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, can look for certification from independent lab testing or by scanning a QR code on product packaging.

CBD oil is different from hemp oil – which comes from *pressing cannabis seeds*, and may not contain CBD – and hempseed oil, which is a source of essential fatty acids and contains *NO CBD*

Note that CBD oil is different from hemp oil – which comes from pressing cannabis seeds, and may not contain CBD – and hempseed oil, which is a source of essential fatty acids and contains NO CBD. It’s a nutritional supplement, more like fish oil than CBD oil.

Legal status

Another big difference among hemp, cannabis and CBD is how the law treats them. Though 15 states have now legalized recreational cannabis, it remains illegal federally in the United States. Technically, those in possession of cannabis in a legal weed state can still be punished under federal law, and traveling across state borders with cannabis is prohibited.

Hemp, on the other hand, was made legal to grow and sell in the United States in the 2018 Farm Bill. One would assume, then, that hemp-derived CBD should be federally legal in every state because the THC levels don’t surpass 0.3%. But CBD occupies a legal gray area. Several states, such as Nebraska and Idaho, still essentially regulate CBD oil as a Schedule 1 substance akin to marijuana. Our recent study found that Americans perceive hemp and CBD to be more like over-the-counter medication and THC to be more like a prescription drug. Still, the average person in the U.S. does not view hemp, CBD, THC or even marijuana in the same light as illicit substances like meth and cocaine – even though both are classified by the DEA as having a lower potential for abuse than marijuana.

The current federal prohibition of marijuana, in other words, does not align with the public’s view – though state-based legalization shows that society is moving on without the blessing of politicians on Capitol Hill.

U.S. recreational marijuana retail sales may reach US$8.7 billion in 2021, up from $6.7 billion in 2016.

As interest in other cannabinoids, like cannabigerol, or CBG – which some are touting as the new CBD – continues to grow, so too grows the need for further medical research into cannabis.

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Posted on 04/08/202104/09/2021 by Steven M Smith — Leave a comment

Florida State Legislature Stalls in THC Caps Limits.

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You might be wondering why we’ve been a little quiet recently, so I wanted to give you a quick update on where things stand on THC caps as we hit the halfway point of the 2021 legislative session.

To be honest, we’ve been quiet because we haven’t needed our patient advocates to engage in anything timely that’s been happening – and we asked soooooooo much of you all last month that we all needed a little breather. In any case,

I’m sure you’re wondering the status of these horrible THC caps bills, so here is the current lay of the land: Gov. Ron DeSantis: Gov. DeSantis came out last week against THC caps legislation saying, “it’s not something I’m endorsing”.

Florida for Care has a petition going currently to thank the governor and urge him to hold strong in his position against THC caps. Sign it here if you haven’t already.

The Florida Senate: The Senate version of THC caps is currently stuck in the Judiciary Committee, where it is likely to remain without a vote. Judiciary is chaired by Sen. Jeff Brandes, a libertarian-leaning Republican from Central Florida who has been a major champion of medical marijuana going back almost a decade. Brandes’ committee will not hear SB 1958 (THC caps).

The Florida House of Representatives: The House bill, HB 1455, has so far passed out of two of its three assigned committees. The third and final committee, Health and Human Services, has yet to place THC caps on a meeting agenda, despite having at least two opportunities to do so since HB 1455 passed out of the HHS Appropriations Subcommittee.

The bottom line: THC caps are currently stalled in the House – but that doesn’t mean they are dead – and HB 1455 could see the light of day with every subsequent HHS meeting, with a <48 hours public notice requirement before taking a vote. And caps appear DOA with the Governor and Senate, but things are often not how they appear in Tallahassee.

These people are slippery and they know what they’re doing. So we appreciate you sticking with this for the last six weeks or so. It isn’t over yet. But for now…things are calm

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Posted on 04/08/202105/01/2021 by Steven M Smith — Leave a comment

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Posted on 04/01/202105/01/2021 by Steven M Smith — Leave a comment

New Mexico is Second State to Follow New York to legalize Marijuana in 24 hours. Earlier on Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a legalization bill into Law. Virginia to Follow.

New Mexico is the second state to vote to Marijuana in 24 hours. Earlier on Wednesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a legalization bill

New Mexico’s legalization legislation includes a several measures focused on equity and restorative justice, including the automatic expungement of criminal records of those arrested for low-level offenses. Advocates are also pleased with how the bill requires the state to promote diversity in the marketplace, as well as with how it takes into account the state’s complex history.

The Cannabis Regulation Act allows for the possessions of up to two ounces of cannabis for adults 21 and over, permits the home cultivation of up to six plants, and, unlike New York’s legislation, prevents local governments from opting out of retail sales. Legal retail sales are schedule to begin in New Mexico on April 1st, 2022.

New York becoming the 15th state to legalize for recreational use and New Mexico voting to become the 16th isn’t the only legalization news from Wednesday.

Eastern USA Picks Up Pace with Wacky Wild West

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced that he is proposing changes to legislation passed earlier this year that would rapidly accelerate the timeline for the state to legalize recreational cannabis.

If the changes are adopted, cannabis will be legal in the state by July 1st. Under the legislation passed earlier this year, it wouldn’t happen until 2024.

“Our Commonwealth is committed to legalizing marijuana in an equitable way,” Northam said in a press release.

“Virginia will become the 17th state to legalize marijuana — and these changes will ensure we do it with a focus on public safety, public health, and social justice.“

Virginia to become 17th state to legalize marijuana.

State legalization is expanding so fast that Northam’s release is already out of date.

If Virginia does indeed legalize cannabis this summer, it will now be the 17th state to do so.

Lawmakers will consider the amendments he proposed next week.

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1938 Issue Excepts of “Popular Mechanics” on Hemp – When Published Hemp was already becoming deemed Illegal.

American farmers are promised a new cash crop with an annual value of several hundred million dollars, all because a machine has been invented that solves a problem more than 6,000 years old.

It is hemp, a crop that will not compete with other American products. Instead, it will displace imports of raw material and manufactured products produced by underpaid coolie and peasant labor and it will provide thousands of jobs for American workers throughout the land.

The machine that makes this possible is designed for removing the fiber-bearing cortex from the rest of the stalk, making hemp fiber available for use without prohibitive amounts of human labor.

New machine to make usefulness of hemp industry generating interest.

Hemp is the standard fiber of the world. It has great tensile strength and durability. It is used to produce more than 5,000 textile products, ranging from rope to fine laces, and the woody “hurds” remaining after the fiber has been removed contain more than 77 percent cellulose, which can be used to produce more than 25,000 products, ranging from dynamite to Cellophane. Machines now in service in Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, and other states are producing fiber at a manufacturing cost of half a cent per pound, and are finding a profitable market for the rest of the stalk.

Industrial Hemp can grow to 20′ in a single season of 4 months and New markets of botanical products emerging with the legal challenges overcome.

Machine operators are making a good profit in competition with coolie-produced foreign fiber, while paying farmers $15 a ton for hemp as it comes from the field. From the farmer’s point of view, hemp is an easy crop to grow and will yield from three to six tons per acre on any land that will grow corn, wheat, or oats. It can be grown in any state of the Union.

It has a short growing season, so that it can be planted after other crops are in. The long roots penetrate and break the soil to leave it in perfect condition for next year’s crop. The dense shock of leaves, eight to twelve feet above the ground, chokes out weeds. Two successive crops are enough to reclaim land that has been abandoned because of Canadian thistles or quack grass.

Under old methods, hemp was cut and allowed to lie in the fields for weeks until it “retted” enough so that the fibers could be pulled off by hand. Retting is simply rotting as a result of dew, rain, and bacterial action. Machines were developed to separate the fibers mechanically after retting was complete, but the cost was high, the loss of fiber great, and the quality of fiber comparatively low.

With the new machine–known as a decorticator–hemp is cut with a slightly modified grain binder. It is delivered to the machine where an automatic chain conveyor feeds it to the breaking arms at a rate of two or three tons per hour. The hurds are broken into fine pieces that drop into the hopper, from where they are delivered by blower to a baler, or to a truck or freight car for loose shipment. The fiber comes from the other end of the machine, ready for baling.

From this point on, almost anything can happen. The raw fiber can be used to produce strong twine or rope, woven into burlap, used for carpet warp or linoleum backing, or it may be bleached and refined, with resinous by-products of high commercial value. It can, in fact, be used to replace foreign fibers which now flood our markets. Thousands of tons of hemp hurds are used every year by one large powder company for the manufacture of dynamite and TNT.

A large paper company, which has been paying more than a million dollars a year in duties on foreign-made cigarette papers, now is manufacturing these papers from American hemp grown in Minnesota. A new factory in Illinois is producing bond paper from hemp. The natural materials in hemp make it an economical source of pulp for any grade of paper manufactured, and the high percentage of alpha cellulose promises an unlimited supply of raw material for the thousands of cellulose products our chemists have developed.

It is generally believed that all linen is produced from flax. Actually, the majority comes from hemp–authorities estimate that more than half of our imported linen fabrics are manufactured from hemp fiber. Another misconception is that burlap is made from hemp. Actually, its source is usually jute, and practically all of the burlap we use is woven from laborers in India who receive only four cents a day.

Binder twine is usually made from sisal, which comes from the Yucatan and East Africa. All of these products, now imported, can be produced from home-grown hemp. Fish nets, bow strings, canvas, strong rope, overalls, damask tablecloths, fine linen garments, towels, bed linen, and thousands of other everyday items can be grown on American farms.

Our imports of foreign fabrics and fibers average about $200 million per year; in raw fibers alone we imported over $50 million in the first six months of 1937. All of this income can be made available for Americans. The paper industry offers even greater possibilities. As an industry it amounts to over $1 billion a year, and of that, 80 percent is imported. But hemp will produce every grade of paper and government figures estimate that 10,000 acres devoted to hemp will produce as much paper as 40,000 acres of average pulp land. One obstacle in the onward march of hemp is the reluctance of farmers to try new crops.

The problem is complicated by the need for proper equipment a reasonable distance from the farm. The machine cannot be operated profitably unless there is enough acreage within driving range and farmers cannot find a profitable market unless there is machinery to handle the crop.

Another obstacle is that the blossom of the female hemp plant contains marijuana, a narcotic, and it is impossible to grow hemp without producing the blossom. Federal regulations now being drawn up require registration of hemp growers, and tentative proposals for preventing narcotic production are rather stringent. However, the connection of hemp as a crop and marijuana seems to be exaggerated.

The drug is usually produced from wild hemp or locoweed, which can be found on vacant lots and along railroad tracks in every state. If federal regulations can be drawn to protect the public without preventing the legitimate culture of hemp, this vast new crop can add immeasurably to American agriculture and industry.

Article taken from context of original sources. Dollar $ amounts not adjusted for today’s rate comparison.

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