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Washington State lawmakers’ attempts to ban delta-8 stall for now

  Lawmakers’ attempts to restrict or end completely the sale of hemp-derived THC in Washington State failed to pass in the most recent legislative session,   reports   the Associated Press. Several bills had been  introduced in response  to increasing sales of hemp-derived THC, including reported  sales to minors . Although delta-9 cannabis is fully legal in the state, its strict regulations include age restrictions. Meanwhile,  delta-8 products  are unregulated and widely available in convenience stores and smoke shops. Lawmakers seem to agree that hemp-derived THC should be regulated, but not on how to do it. The legislative session ended March 10. THC From Hemp ?  Yes. Hemp-derived THC isomers like delta-8 are first extracted as CBD, then chemically converted into THC. Delta-9 is the most well-known tetrahydrocannabinol, until recently simply called THC. Chemically similar, the delta-8 isomer also occurs naturally in cannabis at low levels...

Washington State Lawmakers’ Attempts to Ban Delta-8 Stall for Now

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  Lawmakers’ attempts to restrict or end completely the sale of hemp-derived THC in Washington State failed to pass in the most recent legislative session, reports the Associated Press. Several bills had been introduced in response to increasing sales of hemp-derived THC, including reported sales to minors . Although delta-9 cannabis is fully legal in the state, its strict regulations include age restrictions. Meanwhile, delta-8 products are unregulated and widely available in convenience stores and smoke shops. Lawmakers seem to agree that hemp-derived THC should be regulated, but not on how to do it. The legislative session ended March 10. THC From Hemp? Yes. Hemp-derived THC isomers like delta-8 are first extracted as CBD, then chemically converted into THC. Delta-9 is the most well-known tetrahydrocannabinol, until recently simply called THC. Chemically similar, the delta-8 isomer also occurs naturally in cannabis at low levels. Delta-8 has become popular because it’s ...

Georgia vape shops were ordered to pull delta-8 and 10 THC

  Two Georgia vape shops that stopped selling hemp-derived THC to avoid law enforcement raids are now suing the State of Georgia and a county district attorney. Both shops pulled products containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC after the Gwinnett County district attorney aimed enforcement efforts at the industry. DA Patsy Austin-Gatson issued a statement Jan. 25, 2022, warning businesses that her office planned to initiate arrests and prosecute the possession or sale of delta-8 and delta-10 THC. A nearby distribution warehouse was raided Feb. 22, according to area news station CBS46 . Officers seized some $2 million in product during the raid. The owners of Element Distribution told CBS46 they thought they were running the business in keeping with state and federal laws, and that they’d been paying taxes to the county on these products. Delta-8, Delta-10 THC Delta-8 and delta-10 THC are relatives of the most well-known tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9 THC. Although delta-8 and 10 occur n...