Let's be real. This executive order is pretty short and it could be interpreted a lot of different ways. But generally, it seems to be a cause to celebrate. Cannabis Attorney Morgan Davis takes a deep dive into this executive order's specific impact for marijuana rescheduling.

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💬 WHY DOES THIS PODCAST SOMETIMES USE THE WORD “MARIJUANA”?

You may hear the term “marijuana” used in some of my episodes. While I personally believe the word is outdated, unscientific, and rooted in racially charged propaganda, it still appears in federal and state law — which makes it necessary in legal conversations.

As an attorney, I use the language defined by law when discussing federally illegal substances. There is currently no federal legal definition for "cannabis"... but there is for “hemp” and “marijuana," so clarity matters. When referring to THC content and legal classifications, that’s when you’ll hear the word used. But make no mistake: in my eyes, it’s all cannabis.

2026 looks muddy, but potentially a little brighter?!

One of the biggest needs in the Hemp and Cannabis Industry is an understanding of regulation changes at the federal, state, and even local level. So here are the biggest changes in the hemp industry since my last episode:

• Federal: An update on Trump's Executive Order
• New Jersey: A new State Bill (S4509) might get addressed before the Christmas holiday
• Ohio: SB56 becomes effective in March
• Tennessee: They're switching from DOA to ABC effective Jan 1st; license registration is open (with a few moving parts to note, especially regarding labels and packaging)
• Alabama: ABC has taken over regulating hemp and they're issuing application docs, going into effect Jan 1st
• South Carolina: A statewide investigation called "Operation Ganjaprenuer" led to 12 arrests and lots of product being seized
• Nevada: Clark County has issued an ordinance proposition; including imposing licensing, testing, and more

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This video was recorded on December 19, 2025.

Everyone’s reacting. Few are reading closely. This is not a clean win or clear loss. Cannabis Attorney Morgan Davis takes a deep dive into this executive order's specific impact for the Hemp Industry.