Kight on Cannabis is a legal blog published by attorney Rod Kight, focusing on the evolving legal landscape of the cannabis, hemp, marijuana, and CBD industries. The blog covers regulatory updates, licensing requirements, and compliance issues affecting cannabis businesses across various states. It addresses topics such as hemp product regulations, marijuana rescheduling, and state-specific legislative changes. The blog also provides guidance for farmers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other stakeholders in the cannabis sector. Rod Kight combines legal advocacy with practical advice to help clients navigate complex and shifting cannabis laws in the United States.
Texas’ new hemp rules take effect March 31, 2026. Here is what manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers need to know about fees, testing, packaging, labeling, age checks, and enforcement.
On January 14, 2026, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-4509, rolling back the prior hemp rules. The new law aligns New Jersey’s definitions of hemp with federal standards. Products exceeding the federal THC limits will now be classified as marijuana or
On January 12, 2026, House Member Jim Baird and a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill to aid the hemp industry, HR 7010, also known as the “Baird Bill”. If enacted, it will extend the time for the new
President Trump signed an Executive Order, “INCREASING MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CANNABIDIOL RESEARCH” today. In this video I discuss what it means for marijuana, cannabis research, and hemp.
As I write this, President Trump is signing an Executive Order (EO) directing the Attorney General to reschedule marijuana to schedule III from its current (and longstanding) place on schedule I. Notably, in addition to rescheduling, the EO addresses hemp
Big changes are coming for Alabama’s hemp retailers. According to ABC representatives, if you’re currently selling CHPs and don’t have an ABC license by January 1, 2026, you’ll have to stop all sales until you’re licensed.
California’s AB 8 was signed into law in September 2025 and becomes partially effective on January 1, 2026. We highlight those changes and how they could impact your business.
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Hemp Product Registry launches on January 1, 2026. The OLCC told Kight Law Office that representatives will continue to monitor the situation as the change in federal law approaches. For now, OLCC is
