Legislating From The Bench & Hemp - Justice Scalia's Textualism & Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives

Judicial Overreach & The 2018 Farm Bill: Breaking Down Delta-8 THC & THCO Acetate Cases

In this episode, we dive deep into two critical court cases involving Delta-8 THC and THCO Acetate, examining how these rulings stretch the 2018 Farm Bill's definition of hemp.

We discuss how Justice Antonin Scalia's textualist approach would interpret the term 'derivatives' and explore the risks of judicial overreach. Discover why words matter in law and how Congress might address these issues in the upcoming Farm Bill and budget when Republicans take the majority in 2025. Stay informed on the legal landscape shaping the cannabis industry!

00:00 Introduction and Channel Overview
00:30 Today's Topic: The 2018 Farm Bill and Synthetic Cannabinoids
01:14 Understanding the 2018 Farm Bill
03:19 Judicial Overreach and Synthetic Cannabinoids
05:04 Case Study: Ninth Circuit and Delta 8 THC
06:07 Case Study: Fourth Circuit and THC O Acetate
09:13 Implications and Future Legislation
11:35 Conclusion and Call to Action