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Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.

Beijing carried out its own ban on cannabidiol last year. CBD products are legal in Taiwan and Thailand, the United States and parts of Europe.

Hong Kong banned cannibidiol, also known as CBD, as a "dangerous drug" and imposed harsh penalties for possession on Wednesday, forcing fledging businesses to shut down and revamp.

Hong Kong has banned CBD as a “dangerous drug” and imposed harsh penalties for its possession, forcing fledging businesses to shut down or revamp.

Hong Kong has put CBD in the same class of drug as cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, ketamine and "ice" due to difficulty in isolating pure CBD from cannabis.

Hong Kong will ban CBD starting Wednesday, labeling it a “dangerous drug.”.

Despite hopes of CBD backers, the FDA is not greenlighting the product, which is in everything from soap to seltzer.

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“This is raid,” shouted Michigan state troopers who rushed in the front door. There are guidelines in the state’s 2008-passed Medical Marijuana Act that allow caregivers to sell to designated qualified patients. Michael Thue, the owner of Great Lakes Hemp Supplements, a business raided by state police on Oct. 6. Thue’s business sells hemp and CBD products, helps certify medical marijuana patients and acts as a “compassion club,” providing certified patients marijuana. Related: Marijuana business suspended after duffel bags of marijuana foundIt’s unclear if that relationship contributed to the Traverse City raids last week.

MLB is the first of the four major U.S. sports leagues to strike such a deal with a CBD company.

They want police out of the the forensic testing business and they’re using the latest THC blood testing debacle to justify their stance. Conrad said the problem is widespread nationally, but is common knowledge among many in the lab testing world. In its only statement, Michigan state police estimated there are more than 3,000 cases that could be impacted by faulty THC blood tests. The task force is considering the possibility of recommending the state forensic lab be moved to another agency. Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, D-Livonia, a member of the Task Force on Forensic Science, said there has been little discussion regarding the blood testing issue.

The drug tests failed to distinguish between THC and CBD, a non-psychoactive chemical compound in marijuana

The Michigan State Police say about 3,250 lab reports on THC toxicology samples in prosecutions may be inaccurate because of a technical issue.

The Michigan State Police Crime lab on Thursday, Aug. 25, notified prosecutors across the state that there’s a problem with marijuana testing in blood. Lloyd said he asked his assistant prosecutors to place on hold any cases that rely heavily on marijuana blood testing. “In the meantime, our office will not be able to rely on MSP Crime Lab THC toxicology screening,” he wrote. State police hadn’t provided any written communication on the testing problem to the prosecutors association, as of Friday morning. “It’s always important that we know and are able to trust information that we’re using.”Lloyd said Attorney General Dana Nessel’s Office was informed about the testing problem.

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The Marijuana Regulatory agency (MRA), soon to be renamed the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) by Gov. Howell-based marijuana attorney Denise Pollicella said the proposed rules, combined with currently easy-to-obtain, “cheap” hemp farming licenses, will cause hemp to proliferate across the state. In comparison, Michigan marijuana grow facilities pay $6,000 for application processing and up to $40,000 in annual license fees. Also giving hemp a competitive edge over Michigan grown marijuana: it can be imported, according to the proposed rules. In recent years, hemp conversion to synthetic THC has increased in popularity, including to what’s known as delta-8 THC.

Illegal dumping of rubbish is on the rise as criminals exploit flaws in the system.

So what’re the differences between CBD, CBDA, CBGA and marijuana plants you’d buy at a dispensary?

A new study published by researchers at Oregon State University found hemp compounds have the ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.

Amazon removed reviews of ivermectin products available in its marketplace that touted the drug as a covid-19 treatment after queries from The Washington Post.

A chemical cousin of pot’s main intoxicating ingredient has rocketed to popularity over the last year.

A chemical cousin of pot’s main intoxicating ingredient has rocketed to popularity over the last year, and the cannabis industry and state governments are scrambling to reckon with it amid debate over whether it’s legal. The chemical, called delta-8 THC, is billed as producing a milder high than the better known delta-9 THC, and delta-8 is often marketed as being legal even where marijuana is not. Delta-8′s rise is “a phenomenon that has taken the industry quite by storm,” says John Kagia of cannabis industry analysis firm New Frontier Data, and it offers “fascinating insight into some of the growth and growing pains.”

LANSING, MI — For Bryan Madle and Sarah Birney, the CBD industry is all about a natural approach to living a happy, healthy and pain-free lifestyle. The husband-wife team, whose relationship began while they were students at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, have worked as caregivers in the marijuana industry. For both, it was a natural evolution that grew out of their passions for environmental sustainability and holistic health. While Madle went on to get his degree at WMU, Birney left the school’s dietetics program and took a left turn toward a more holistic approach toward healing. Madle and Birney will also be talking about their products and giving out free samples at an upcoming vendor day in Kalamazoo.

Pocono Raceway is set to hold the first CBD-titled NASCAR race.

It’s called delta-8 THC, a cannabis compound similar to delta-9-THC, the component in marijuana that’s traditionally associated with the plant’s psychoactive effect. Delta-8 THC comes from the cannabis plant through an extraction and refining process. The products are often sold using “misleading packaging” and may be mistaken for CBD products, the Michigan Poison Center said. Delta-8 is usually produced from hemp, thereby avoiding Marijuana Regulatory Agency oversight. Most members, however, agree that the Marijuana Regulatory Agency should be in charge of whatever regulations are enacted, Schneider said.

The study, conducted by a team from clinical research company Validcare, aims to help the FDA to determine how to appropriately regulate CBD products.

CBD is an active ingredient in cannabis that is derived from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. LONDON — British American Tobacco is looking at selling cannabis products as it seeks to find new sources of revenue beyond cigarettes and vaping. Wheaton's comments come shortly after two cannabis companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, but BAT remains cautious. British American Tobacco shares fell 5.7% on Wednesday morning despite the world's second-largest tobacco company beating profit estimates before the bell. He added that the pandemic has allowed BAT to "more radically shake up" the way it does business and transform from a "tobacco company to a company which is more about technology."

ANN ARBOR, MI -- A ‘boutique’ marijuana shop is welcoming walk-in guests after running curbside and delivery sales since February 2020. “We’re locally owned by Ann Arbor residents. That is what people are used to smoking in Ann Arbor,” Hall said. “We know Ann Arbor has a long history for medical use and caregivers. Detroit Cookie Company opens Ann Arbor bakeryYou can’t stay to watch the end, but these Ann Arbor-area bars are welcoming Super Bowl fansChipotle to open restaurant on Ann Arbor’s west side

ANN ARBOR – In a town dense with cannabis dispensaries, it can be difficult to navigate the wide selection. But the newly-opened Apothecare Ann Arbor hopes to stand out from the crowd. It is Michigan’s first organic cannabis company, certified by Certified Kind, featuring 100% organic cannabis flower, concentrates and edibles. (Shanley Pearl)“We are pleased and proud to finally debut our store and to showcase our unique organic cannabis products,” co-owner Jack Edelstein said in a news release. Apothecare Ann Arbor features individual consultation stations.

While medical marijuana has been legal for Michigan humans since 2008, prior to the passage of House Bill 5085, which Gov. The new law, which takes effect in April, untangles things a bit, but still doesn’t allow veterinarians to directly prescribe marijuana or other cannabis-related medicine. CBD products for pets have become a popular option for treating various ailments. “Generally speaking, unlike the general human population, there is no recognized therapeutic benefit for the use of marijuana with pets,” Buchweitz said. Michigan marijuana industry changed, but thriving amid coronavirus pandemic

click to enlarge Gage Cannabis Co.Diop Shumake. Running while high doesn'tthat fun, mostly because to us the idea of running sounds like a nightmare. Gage views Runners High 5k as having the potential to become a staple in the cannabis community.“The damaging effects from the ‘War on Drugs’ runs deep in communities across America and industries around the world,” Diop Shumake, founder of Runner’s High 5K and Kairos Cannabis Research Foundation shared in a press release. “I shared my vision to shift the narrative around cannabis in athletics and research and development with Gage and they wanted to support it. Aside from Ferndale, the company also offers adult-use sales at Adrian and Lansing.According to a press release, the company anticipates operating more than 20 locations by the end of 2021.For more information and application details for Gage's social equity grant program, visit GageUSA.com/se .

A bill that would allow Michigan veterinarians to consult with pet owners about products containing CBD oil or THC has now passed both chambers of the Michigan Legislature. Sales of CBD pet products have increased rapidly throughout the country, increasing from $8 million in 2017 to $32 million in 2018, according to the Brightfield Group. The firm estimates the CBD pet market could reach $1.16 billion nationwide by 2022. Read more on MLive:Pet owners could talk to their vets about CBD, marijuana products under Michigan House-passed billMichigan veterinarians want authority to discuss CBD, marijuana products with pet ownersQ&A with a vet: Is CBD safe for pets? The CBD pet market could reach $1.16 billion in the U.S. by 2022.

Expect to see more ads, as the industry has more money to play with during the upcoming holiday season. To introduce its new Sunnyside dispensaries, Cresco launched an “Ask us anything” ad campaign answering basic consumer questions like, what is CBD, or how many edibles should one consume?

Family Video, known for video rentals and, more recently, CBD products, is in the process of closing and liquidating approximately 20 stores across the state. The store closures began in July and are scheduled to continue through October, according to District Manager Randy Scott. Family Video will have about 60 stores across Michigan after these scheduled closures, he said. To Family Video customers, Scott said, “We appreciate their support for the many years we have been open and hope they continue to visit us at the remaining stores that are staying open.”Last year, more than 70 Family Video stores in Michigan — and 250 nationwide — began stocking CBD products. Read more on MLive:Mid-Michigan malls welcome new tenants amid wave of retail bankruptcies‘Nothing is predictable this year’: Michigan retailers report positive July despite pandemic disruptionSee the CBD test results from MLive investigationMLive investigates CBD claims as unregulated products flood Michigan

LOS ANGELES Clint Eastwood sued several companies that sell CBD supplements on Wednesday, alleging that they are falsely using his name and image to push products he would never agree to endorse. The suit says phony news articles on Eastwood and his supposed championing and selling of CBD have been spread via email and social media. The headline on one such story reads: Big Pharma In Outrage Over Clint Eastwoods CBD ... He Fires Back With This!Another headline says, Breaking News: Clint Eastwood Exposes Shocking Secret Today." The story includes links to purchase what it claims are Eastwood's CBD products and quotes from a fabricated interview where Eastwood says he has moved on from the film business.

Does CBD oil cause weight gain? Can CBD oil help with aggression caused by autism? Comprehensive studies on the link between weight and CBD oil in humans are underway but not yet conclusive. Since parents have started using CBD oil to help ease aggression in their children caused by autism, the anecdotal evidence has been overwhelmingly positive. As more research is completed on medical marijuana, CBD oil, and autism, scientists will have a better idea of how CBD interacts with the brain of a child with autism and why it is so effective.

CBD products flooded the market this year after Congress legalized hemp last December. Abernethy leads a working group at the FDA tasked with crafting regulations to bring legal CBD products to market. However, it's currently illegal for companies to sell CBD-infused food and beverages across state lines and to market any CBD products with health claims the FDA has not evaluated. The FDA said it "has seen only limited data about CBD safety and these data point to real risks that need to be considered before taking CBD for any reason." The agency lays out possible risks of using CBD, such as liver injury, drug interactions and possibly even negative effects on male reproductive health. "

But the Vermont farm that grew the plants and the Brooklyn CBD shop that ordered them insisted theyre actually industrial hemp, and perfectly legal. But the Vermont shop that grew the plants and the shop that ordered them contend that they are industrial hemp, and perfectly legal. Since the U.S. government removed industrial hemp last year from the list of illegal drugs, a number of similar cases have cropped up across the country. At least two other truckers and two security guards involved in transporting what they said was industrial hemp have been arrested and charged with felony drug trafficking. The companys service guide lists hemp plants, leaves, oil and CBD derived from hemp among its prohibited items.

Use caution when using CBD products and ask questions about what they contain. PORTLAND, Ore. - An Oregon woman has a warning for anyone taking CBD products, especially if they're looking for work. CBD products are only supposed to have trace amounts of THC and not get someone high. The final step was a urine drug test. "They just have to treat all the employees that test positive the same."

Rob Gronkowski announced he is becoming an advocate for CBD and will partner with Abacus Health Products, maker of CBDMEDIC Topical Pain Products, on Aug. 27, 2019, in New York City. Rob Gronkowski, it appears, will remain retired from pro football after announcing Tuesday that he is partnering with a Canadian cannabidiol company to promote CBD products as athletic supplements. "I'm advocating for CBD to be acceptable for all players for recovery," the three-time Super Bowl champion said, adding in true Gronk fashion, "You can just call me Mr. Recovery. Unlike THC, however, pure CBD oil does not produce the euphoric "high" in its users. The National Hockey League tests players for marijuana use, but doesn't punish them for failed tests.

Whether you agree or disagree with her politics, one thing is clear: Shes working hard and keeping to a jampacked schedule. While he tackled the health aspect of how CBD is supposed to work, I focused on the sale of it. You get a money order or cashiers check in the mail and deposit the check, but you have to return a portion of it. Youll also be testing the in-store money transfer service by sending part of your check back. No one legitimate is going to send you a check or ask you to be a secret shopper out of the blue.

The CBD products on shelves include oils, lotions, pills, cigarettes and even CBD water. With hidden cameras rolling, a Help Me Hank producer went inside some of the stores selling the products. "Do you guys have CBD products?" "I have really, really bad arthritis in both my knees, to the point where I would cry in pain," the clerk said. But consumers can't expect to walk in and buy CBD products at all the shops that are popping up.

As a chemical compound CBD has been known since the 1940s. While CBD and THC are extracted from cannabis, they have different effects. The varieties that produce low levels of THC, below 0.3 percent dry weight, those varieties are considered hemp, Rosania said. The FDA does have regulatory authority over CBD, especially since cannabidiol had been approved for the treatment of certain forms of epilepsy. The products that are currently being sold are unregulated, so we dont even know if those products contain the CBD they are said to contain.

Canadian pot company Cronos said Friday it is buying access to the CBD market in the U.S. by acquiring Redwood Holding Group, the firm behind popular CBD beauty brand Lord Jones, for $300 million. Redwood operates mainly through its Lord Jones brand, which sells CBD-infused lotions, gummies, bath salts and oils. Lord Jones was the first CBD brand to land a spot in beauty retailer Sephora. The deal gives Cronos a foothold in the fast-growing U.S. CBD market, where consumers are clamoring for beauty products, foods and oils containing the cannabis compound. Congress legalized hemp-derived CBD late last year, making retailers more comfortable with stocking the products.

Curaleaf said Friday it has scrubbed its website and social media accounts of health claims about its CBD products in response to a warning from the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA told the cannabis company earlier this week that it was "illegally selling" CBD products with "unsubstantiated claims" that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer's disease, opioid withdrawal, pain and pet anxiety. Curaleaf said upon receiving the agency's letter, the company "immediately began an extensive review of its website and social media platforms to remove all statements that FDA identified as non-compliant." The company said it removed its Curaleaf Hemp blog and third-party links in it, along with pulling statements and social media posts the FDA flagged. Consumer products containing CBD are not federally regulated, and the FDA has vowed to crack down on companies making "egregious" health claims.

An executive for American Eagle told CNBC on Tuesday the company doesn't think there should be an age restriction on CBD use. American Eagle and cannabis company Green Growth Brands announced a partnership earlier this month to put CBD products on the retailer's shelves. Congress legalized CBD derived from hemp last December, but it is unclear exactly how CBD products will be regulated. Other retailers that have added CBD products include Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. Shares of American Eagle are down more than 8% so far this year.

This season, many pet owners are turning to cannabidiol (CBD) to soothe their pets during loud and stressful situations. As we approach Independence Day, many are wondering is CBD safe for pets? New studies are encouraging and show that CBD can be used on pets safely in a controlled manner. CBD is a natural substance found in the hemp plant and has seen success when used to relieve anxiety in people. PetPoisonHelpline.com reports the number of pets treated for THC has raised more than 400 percent in the last six years.

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This season, many pet owners are turning to cannabidiol (CBD) to soothe their pets during loud and stressful situations. As we approach Independence Day, many are wondering is CBD safe for pets? New studies are encouraging and show that CBD can be used on pets safely in a controlled manner. CBD is a natural substance found in the hemp plant and has seen success when used to relieve anxiety in people. For more information how to properly use CBD with your pets, visit the U.S. Hemp Authority's official website here and the Veterinary Cannabis Education and Consulting website here.

Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is expanding its CBD business with Green Growth Brands. The retailer plans to sell the cannabis company's CDB-infused body-care products, including lip balms and sugar scrubs, in more than 160 of its 250-plus stores. "Abercrombie & Fitch understands how to connect with their target-customer ... across the globe," said Green Growth Brands CEO Peter Horvath. Amid the regulatory murkiness around these products, more retailers feel comfortable stocking skin-care and beauty products. Still, some people including regulators worry about possible unintended consequences of marketing cannabis products to minors.

of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) issued joint guidance today regarding CBD (cannabidiol) and industrial hemp. Here's how CBD and industrial hemp are defined:Industrial Hemp: the plant Cannabis sativa L. with delta-9-THC concentrations below 0.3%. Edible marijuana products containing CBD made by licensed processors may only be produced using CBD obtained from regulated sources. Until the administrative rules are written, there is no authorized method for licensed facilities to obtain industrial hemp. Here's what to know about industrial hemp: