Kight on Cannabis

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.

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Yes, Hemp Pre-rolls Remain Lawful in Georgia (but not THCa Flower)

By Rod Kight

October 17, 2025

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A Declaratory Ruling by the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirms that hemp “pre-roll cigarettes” are lawful provided that they comply with all other hemp laws and regulations, including the “total THC” limit, testing, packaging, labeling, and marketing requirements. Unfortunately, THCa hemp

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California Ramps Up Enforcement Against Online Hemp Sales

By Rod Kight

October 13, 2025

This latest round of anti-hemp legislation will invariably force even more hemp businesses out of California. It will also hasten the state’s demise as the cannabis capital of the country, as more and more legacy cannabis companies discover the opportunities

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Minnesota Update – Online Hemp Sales Are Prohibited

By Rod Kight

October 9, 2025

At an OCM virtual meeting on October 8, 2025, Minnesota officials confirmed that shipping hemp products to consumers is banned and that lower-potency hemp edibles (LPHEs) license applicants must have a physical location in Minnesota, with limited exceptions for delivery-only

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What Does the Ohio Executive Order Banning “Intoxicating Hemp” Really Mean?

By Rod Kight

October 8, 2025

So what does this new Ohio “intoxicating hemp” executive order really mean? Regardless of the governor’s intentions, the only portion of the executive order that appears enforceable is that products containing delta-8 THC are banned as of October 14. Otherwise,

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Florida Appeals Court Rules Smell of Cannabis Insufficient to Establish Probable Cause

By Rod Kight

October 3, 2025

In a welcome opinion that proves courts can be reasonable when addressing legal and policy shifts regarding cannabis, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal ruled that the mere smell of cannabis does not establish probable cause for a warrantless

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Minnesota’s New Hemp Licensing Rules: What Businesses Need to Know Ahead of October 2025

By Rod Kight

September 30, 2025

Big changes are coming for hemp businesses in Minnesota. Starting October 1, 2025, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will launch the state’s first licensing program for Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles (LPHEs). Every manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer will need to take

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Texas Hemp Industry Faces New Threat from Governor Abbott’s Executive Order

By Rod Kight

September 10, 2025

Governor Abbott issued an Executive Order that could effectively wipe out sales of THCa hemp flower in Texas. This comes on top of the state legislature’s earlier ban on cannabinoid vapes—already a major revenue hit for hemp businesses.

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Texas Hemp Industry Victorious as THC Ban Bill Dies

By Rod Kight

September 4, 2025

What Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Texas prohibitionists fail to realize is that hemp is wildly popular across the political spectrum. While Texans, including the state’s hemp industry, support reasonable regulations, campaigns to ban hemp are unpopular.

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Cross-Pollination: How Cannabis Companies Can Break into the Hemp Business (And Vice Versa)

By Rod Kight

August 19, 2025

Licensing your hemp or cannabis brand to an existing operator on the other side of the hemp-cannabis divide can be a great way to maximize the separation between these activities while enjoying the benefits of building a cross-market brand.

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Why THCA Testing and COAs Are Essential for Compliance and Consumer Trust [GUEST ARTICLE]

By Rod Kight

August 1, 2025

Businesses thriving in the THCA space are those that embrace rigorous testing – not as a burden but as a fundamental business advantage. They are building legitimate enterprises designed to withstand both market and regulatory challenges.