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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TWS Launches AI Bud Tender to Revolutionize Cannabis Shopping Experience, Expands into Wholesale
HOUSTON, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TWS, a leader in the compliant cannabis and smoke shop market, proudly announces the launch of its innovative AI Bud Tender, now live on its online platform. This cutting-edge virtual assistant is designed to help visitors effortlessly discover the right products, answer cannabis-related questions, and enhance the overall shopping journey. The AI Bud Tender offers personalized guidance by understanding user preferences and needs, making it easier than ever for customers to navigate TWS's extensive selection of premium exotic THCA flower, Delta 8, Delta 9, CBD, and Delta 10 products. Whether users are new to cannabis or seasoned enthusiasts, the AI Bud Tender provides tailored recommendations and instant answers, ensuring a seamless and confident shopping experience. "Our mission at TWS has always been to be the one-stop shop for all things cannabis," said Dominik Hussl, Marketing Director at TWS. "By integrating the AI Bud Tender, we're empowering our customers to make informed decisions and find exactly what they're looking for, all from the comfort of their home." Our AI Bud Tender was built by GreenerSEO in Houston. In addition to this technological advancement, TWS is excited to announce its expansion into wholesale. As a wholesaler, TWS now supplies high-quality cannabis and smoke shop products to retailers and other businesses, further cementing its position as a comprehensive resource in the industry. TWS continues to offer a robust dispensary finder, helping users locate over 3,600 dispensaries nationwide, as well as a diverse online shop. With the addition of the AI Bud Tender and wholesale services, TWS remains committed to meeting the evolving needs of cannabis consumers and businesses alike. For more information, visit TWS at Media Contact:Dominik HusslMarketing DirectorTWSEmail: 395335@ Phone: 281-895-2420 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TWS
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Gov. Stitt demands crackdown on ‘psychoactive marijuana byproducts'
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The governor is demanding a crackdown on what he calls 'psychoactive marijuana byproducts.' Some people often refer to them as 'weed lite' or 'diet weed.' The products, which have the word 'Delta' on the label, along with a number, can be found in gas stations, and can get you high. Gov. Stitt is calling on state agencies to better regulate these products. More pre-rolls coming back positive for mold and yeast 'We knew that coming down the pipeline,' Jeffery Havard, with Havard Industries said. Delta 8 and 10 are extracted from cannabis in a lab, then sold in vapes, dab pens, or edibles. They often give people a milder high. Delta 8 and 10 are legal, meaning anyone over the age of 21 can buy it from places like a gas station, vape shops or even online. Unlike medical marijuana, these products don't get fully tested in labs before they hit the shelves. 'They're addressing this synthetically made like a Delta 8, Delta 10 products of that nature,' Havard said. 'So, I think overall the goal here is to try to address some of these materials that are like basically untested that are on the shelf.' Havard says that without testing, it is hard to determine how strong the products are. Because of the way Delta 8 and 10 are made, heavy metals like nickel can be left behind and ingested. '…and those would never be caught because they're not required to be fully tested,' Havard said. Concerns have now reached the governor's office. In a letter sent to agency heads, he asks for a crackdown on what he calls the 'unlawful manufacturing, distribution, and sale of psychoactive marijuana byproducts.' He also went on to say, 'These compounds, often marketed to young people, have psychoactive properties that threaten the safety and well-being of Oklahomans.' News 4 reached out to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) about this. We did not hear back from OMMA, but did receive a response from OBN. OBN has been investigating this issue, and we look forward to continuing to work with our federal and state partners to target companies that have been circumventing laws and rules to profit from these harmful products being sold in our state. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Havard says it is long overdue. 'Eventually, something like this was going to occur as far as trying to look into safety issues with them,' Havard said. 'I think we're finally coming to that point where they're addressing some of the safety concerns with these products.' Gov. Stitt has tasked the state agencies that he reached out to with three things: Coordinated investigations, targeted enforcement, and regulatory assessment. If things don't improve, Havard says there is a possibility the governor could try stripping these products from the shelves entirely. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indianapolis Star
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Indianapolis Star
Indiana lawmakers may regulate this THC product. Todd Rokita fears a 'parallel cannabis market'
Even industry leaders in the cannabis world are asking for regulation on the low-THC products that have flooded corner stores in the last several years ― products like Delta 8 and Delta 10, which are not traditional marijuana, but low-concentration derivatives from a different cannabis plant called hemp. After about five years of debate, Indiana lawmakers are getting ready to send a bill to Gov. Mike Braun that could do just that. Their largest opponent, however, is their attorney general, who contends that some of these products are merely cheat codes for mimicking the effects of regular marijuana. In a letter to legislative leadership and Braun Tuesday, Attorney General Todd Rokita called Senate Bill 478 a 'Trojan horse' for legalizing intoxicating THC products. "The glaring vagueness of this bill threatens public safety and undermines our state's laws by creating enough loopholes for high-potency, intoxicating THC products to be sold under the guise of craft hemp regulation," he said in a statement to IndyStar. "By permitting the sale of these products, SB 478 intentionally creates a huge drug loophole or parallel cannabis market that operates outside Indiana's marijuana laws ― laws which remain in place at both state and federal levels." Lawmakers and prosecutors who support the bill, however, contend that it doesn't settle the question of whether these products are actually legal; it merely adds rules and regulations to a marketplace that already exists and is running rampant. "This is not marijuana," Sen. Travis Holdman, the author of multiple such bills over the years, said in an early committee hearing. "It is low THC, 0.3% or lower. We get all tied up in the discussion over marijuana, so we do nothing, so the problem continues." "We can bury our head in the sand one more year, but I ask you, please don't do that," the Markle Republican said. A legal gray area has persisted on these products since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp federally. Hemp, or hemp-derived products, must contain 0.3% or less of Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive compound that creates the "high" from marijuana, to be legal. The marijuana plant, which remains illegal federally and in Indiana as a schedule 1 drug, can have concentrations of THC as high as 10-20%. Indiana also legalized hemp in 2018 for industrial purposes, categorizing it as a legal agricultural product distinct from marijuana. Hemp can be used to make seed oils and fibers, opening up a market for farmers. But neither the farm bill, nor Indiana's copycat law, specifically mentioned cannabanoid variations Delta 8 and Delta 10. Since these are hemp-derived products, their sale nationwide has been seen as a legal loophole. Neither the Food and Drug Administration nor Congress have followed up with actual regulations on these products. There is nothing to prevent a corner store from selling gummies with, say, 250 milligrams or even 1,000 milligrams of Delta 8, which for many people could be very intoxicating. Nor is there anything to prevent children from buying them. School districts across the state are spending money on tools like THC and vape detectors to try to get a handle on this, said Chris Lagoni, executive director of the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association. It's easier for minors to get access to these gummies than to alcohol, he said. Senate Bill 478 in its current form would establish the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission as the regulatory body over these products, prohibit their sale to people under 21 years of age and set dosage limits of 100 milligrams per serving and 3,000 milligrams per package. Up to 20,000 retailers could apply for a permit to sell them on a first-come-first-served basis. It's now being negotiated in a conference committee. The legislative session is anticipated to wrap up this week. Rokita's letter Tuesday follows up on a similar letter he sent last week to Indiana General Assembly members, just before the House approved the bill 60-37. In 2023, he published an "official opinion" in 2023 that hemp derivatives like Delta 8 and Delta 10 are illegal. Though his opinion is not legally binding, the lack of clarity has stalled the hemp industry, said Justin Swanson, a lobbyist and president of the Midwest Hemp Council. "I feel like we could have taken care of this years ago instead of the chaos we've had," he told IndyStar. "The status quo is unacceptable for everybody." Rokita is now asking lawmakers to either ban "all synthetically produced cannabinoids," or at least reduce the 100-mg potency cap to 2.5 mg. Industry leaders and some lawmakers argue, though, that there is a wide range of tolerances various people can have to these products. It's not unusual, Swanson said, for elderly veterans who've built up a tolerance to take a couple hundred milligrams of Delta 8 a day to ease their PTSD symptoms and not feel intoxicated. One of the fastest growing user bases is the over-50 crowd, said Justin Journay, founder of 3Chi, a cannabanoid producer in central Indiana. He moved his company here from Ohio after Indiana legalized hemp in 2018 and set in place testing requirements, and soon he started talking to lawmakers around setting some rules in place for the broader array of hemp derivatives. He said he wants regulation because having some bad apples in the space only damages the industry's reputation. "There was a big learning curve to even understand what I was talking about," Journay said. Journay himself, a biochemist by training, avoided trying hemp products for a long time, because of his negative preconceived notions about them. But then he tried CBD oil to treat a shoulder industry, and, he said, "it was life changing." He's found lawmakers, and even Braun, open to learning about the industry, even as it remains a divisive subject within the supermajority party. "If you don't use cannabis," Journay said, "it's a lot easier to fall back into reefer madness propaganda."
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Delta what? Here's how to understand the difference between Delta 8, 9 and 10
As marijuana continues to be legalized throughout the U.S., more products that look, smell, taste and feel like marijuana are popping in states where the psychoactive drug isn't officially legal. These products, sold as smokables, edible desserts, candies and soft drinks, contain "Delta 8" or "Delta 10." These products can certainly result in a "high" that is like marijuana, but they aren't fully natural and don't include the compounds associated with medical and recreational marijuana. In 2018, President Donald Trump signed the Agriculture Improvement Act, more commonly known as the Farm Bill, which removed hemp from the 1970 Controlled Substances Act. Previously, hemp was classified as a Schedule 1 drug alongside marijuana and other heavy drugs like heroin and methamphetamemes. Simply put, hemp production, manufacturing, sale and consumption is federally legal. Delta 8 and Delta 10 both fall under this hemp category, as long as they contain 0.3% or less THC. This means products containing Delta 8 or Delta 10 can be sold in states where medical or recreational marijuana has yet to be legalized. Alternatively, Delta 9, the compound associated with medical and recreational marijuana, contains 0.3% or more THC and is not federally legal. It is regulated state by state. So just what is the difference between all these "Deltas"? Here's what to know about the different cannabinoids on the market. Delta 8, Delta 9 and Delta 10 are three of the more than 100 cannabinoids, or chemicals, that exist within the cannabis plant. Each is a form of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is primarily responsible for marijuana's psychoactive effects. Each of the cannabinoids can produce a "high" effect, but they all work a little differently. Delta 8 is found in trace amounts of the cannabis plant, as it's produced when a cannabis plant ages, according to Leafwell, an online marijuana resource. Because cannabis plants only produce a small amount of Delta 8, most Delta 8 products contain a synthesized form of the cannabinoid, which is made by rearranging the molecules of CBD (cannabidiol), according to Leafwell. Delta 9 is the most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana. Discussions about medical and recreational marijuana, which are regulated at the state level, are about Delta 9. Like Delta 8, Delta 10 is a trace cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. It is also often produced in a lab from CBD. Though each of the cannabinoids may have different affects on the body, each interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system, which regulates bodily functions like mood, pain, sleep, appetite, memory, and reproduction and fertility, according to Healthline. Delta 9 attaches to the body's endocannabinoid system more strongly than Delta 8 and Delta 10, meaning its effects are more potent, according to Leafwell. Users may feel a more intense high with Delta 9. Delta 8 and Delta 10 are often available over the counter at convenience stores, smoke and vape shops and gas stations. Delta 9 is only available for purchase from licensed medical and adult-use marijuana dispensaries in states where marijuana is legal. Age restrictions on purchasing THC products vary per state, but commonly consumers must be 18 or 21 to purchase products that contain Delta 8, 9 or 10. Delta 8 and Delta 10 are both federally legal, as they are derived from hemp and contain low traces of THC. They are protected under the Farm Bill signed by Trump during his first term in 2018. However, some states have banned the sale and consumption of both Delta 8 and 10, citing health concerns. Delta 9 is not federally legal but regulated on a state-by-state basis. More: Where is marijuana legal in the US? Here's which states have legalized weed as 4/20 approaches Yes, each of the cannabinoids can show up on a drug test. However, more commercial drug tests cannot differentiate between the cannabinoids, according to WedMD. Historically, hemp, including Delta 8 and Delta 10, have not been as regulated or well researched as Delta 9. Though Delta 8 and Delta 10 are derived from the natural cannabis plant, the Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to be cautious of products that contain these compounds. For example, some Delta 8 and Delta 10 products may be labeled simply as "hemp products," which may mislead consumers who associate "hemp" with "non-psychoactive." Additionally, because Delta 8 and Delta 10 are largely unregulated, some manufacturers may use unsafe chemicals to make the compounds, the FDA warns. By and large, adults should always start by educating themselves before consuming any form of marijuana or hemp product and purchase products from licensed and/or regulated facilities. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Delta 8, 9 and 10: What makes the cannabis compounds different?
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hemp-infused drinks gain popularity: Florida lawmakers fight to curb underage drinking
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Matthew Wetzel owns LGH Dockside Dispensary in Clearwater Beach. His son was diagnosed with a very rare seizure disorder at just 2 years old. 'He would just heat up, heat up, heat up, until he would end up [having seizures] and he never did, but he could pass away,' Wetzel said. 'Democrats need to take stronger stance': Floridians voice concerns over DOGE at town hall Doctors told Wetzel his son was going to die. But then he discovered CBD products. 'Cannabidiol was the only thing that could help him,' he said. Now Wetzel sells hemp products to help people just like his son who is now 13 years old. For years, he has been fighting for better regulations. That's something Polk County Sen. Colleen Burton is also fighting for. 'We have a tightly regulated medical marijuana market, and we have a heavily unregulated hemp market in Florida today,' she said. Burton introduced a bill this week that would limit THC levels in hemp products to 5 milligrams per serving and 50 milligrams per package. It would also ban Delta 8, Delta 10, and synthetic products. You can read the bill in full below. PDF-1Download 'Delta 8 and Delta 10 are synthetic,' Wetzel said. 'We have no idea.' 'We don't have enough research on how it can react with the body once it's consumed,' he continued. The bill would also require any place selling hemp-infused drinks to have a liquor license. Charles Bailes is CEO of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, the largest liquor retailer in Florida. He said hemp-infused beverages are becoming more and more popular. 'They're selling well everywhere in Florida, especially in the Villages, Destin, Fort Myers, Tampa, Orlando,' he said. 'I cannot describe to you what the consumer looks like because they look like you and they look like me.' Bailes says the best way to resolve the issue of underaged people getting their hands on these THC drinks is to restrict sales to places where you have to be 21 or older to enter. 'THC beverages are intoxicating and should be restricted and regarded as such,' he said. But that is where Wetzel draws the line. 'You should be able to come to a dispensary and get your cannabis opposed to a liquor store,' he said. 'We're trying to limit that.' 'If you're going to a liquor store, you're combining something that's very deadly, which is alcohol with cannabis,' Wetzel continued. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
