There are many complexities of hemp and cannabis regulations; Especially with evolving guidelines and legal interpretations. One area that has sparked significant discussion is the status of THC-A under 2018 Farm Bill. This blog will improve understanding THC-a and the 2018 Farm bill.
What is THC-A?
THC-A (tetrahyydrocannabinolic acid) is a non-psychoactive compound found in raw cannabis plants. Unlike delta-9 THC, THC-A does NOT produce a “high” unless it undergoes decarboxylation, a process triggered by heating that converts THC-A into delta-9 THC.
The “loophole”: The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp derivatives containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Some producers have marketed high THC-A products, leveraging the fact that THC-A itself is non-psychoactive and thus federally legal under this bill.
DEA’s Clarification: The DEA has clarified that while THC-A is not controlled under the Farm Bill, any product that can convert THC-A to delta-9 THC through the simple process like heating is subject to the same restrictions. If the resulting product exceeds 0.3% delta-9 THC limit, it is deemed illegal.
Takeaways:
THC-A is legal under the 2018 Farm Bill only in its raw, non-psychoactive form.
Products that convert THC-A to delta-9 THC and exceed the 0-.3% limit are illegal.
Understanding THC-a and the 2018 Farm bill can be tiring.
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