DEA , US laws and Horse Racing. Topic HEMPS for Horse Racing and their Laws on Cannabis
I have written on the matter and HOW I was DRAG into this issue on the following pages ;
- https://gitavices.blogspot.com/2025/08/gita.html
- https://horseracingharam.blogspot.com/2025/08/haram.html
- Despite never interfering into HORSE RACING those WHITE of Floreal keep insulting me 'to fou/Pagla/Negro'.Maybe due to HEMPS CANNABIS listed in DD Act https://saynoto-violence-on-educator.blogspot.com/2025/07/despite-never-interfering-into-horse.html
(i) As an educator (ii) civil servant (iii) son of a former CID Police officer who worked in Police training school and ADSU (iv) son of a former Rector/Principal (v) I even published on the Evil of DRUG (vi) Grooming (viii) Human Trafficking (ix) As a Victim of Violence from DRUG addicts in public (x) and I neither consume alcohol, nor smoke and Never been into any DRUGS (xi) I am neither into any GAMBLING, BETTING ;
I went to read on what the the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the US says on HEMPS and HORSE RACING. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a U.S. federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Justice.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies and regulates substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
🔹 1. Hemp and the DEA – Legal Framework
🟢 2018 Farm Bill (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018):
- Hemp was federally legalized in the United States under this bill.
- Definition: Hemp is cannabis with less than 0.3% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) by dry weight.
- This removed hemp from the DEA’s Schedule I controlled substances list.
- Oversight moved from the DEA to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
⚠️ However:
- Hemp extracts containing more than 0.3% THC are still illegal under DEA rules.
- DEA monitors the production and transportation of cannabinoids derived from hemp, especially if they cross the THC limit or involve synthetic cannabinoids.
🔹 2. Hemp for Horses – Veterinary and DEA View
🐎 Hemp Use for Animals:
- Hemp-based products (like CBD oils, pellets, etc.) are increasingly marketed for equine health — claimed benefits include:
🔬 FDA and DEA Stance:
- FDA has not approved CBD or hemp products for animals, including horses.
- DEA does not regulate animal supplements unless they contain controlled substances.
- This places hemp-based equine products in a legal gray area:
🔹 3. Important Considerations
Aspect Summary
- DEA Regulation DEA does not regulate compliant hemp (<0.3% THC). Anything above that = Schedule I.
- Hemp for Horses Not approved by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Used at owner's risk.
- State Laws Vary — some states restrict or ban animal CBD products.
- Horse Racing Rules Regulatory bodies (like US Equestrian Federation) ban CBD/THC use in competition animals due to potential performance effects.
🔹 4. DEA does not regulate legal hemp
- The DEA does not regulate legal hemp, but any substance derived from hemp that exceeds 0.3% THC or is synthetically altered can fall under DEA scrutiny.
- Using hemp products for horses is a veterinary, legal, and ethical grey zone, and vets or owners must proceed cautiously, especially in regulated activities like racing.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies cannabis (marijuana) as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Here's what that means and the current status:
🔷5 DEA Classification of Cannabis
- Schedule I drugs are substances that:
- Other Schedule I drugs include heroin, LSD, and ecstasy.
🔶 6 DEA’s Historical Position on Cannabis
- The DEA has consistently opposed rescheduling cannabis, despite multiple petitions.
- It maintains that marijuana lacks sufficient scientific evidence of safety and efficacy for medical use.
- In 2016 and again in 2020, the DEA denied petitions to reschedule marijuana.
🔸 7 Recent Developments (2024–2025)
- In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III (used for substances with moderate to low potential for dependence).
- As of 2025, the DEA is reviewing the rescheduling recommendation, but a final decision has not yet been publicly implemented.
🔹 8 Implications of Schedule I Status
- Research Restrictions: Researchers must get special DEA approval, making studies difficult.
- Federal vs State Conflict: Even though many U.S. states have legalized marijuana (medicinally or recreationally), it remains federally illegal.
- Banking and Tax Issues: Cannabis businesses face banking restrictions and cannot deduct standard business expenses under IRS Code 280E.
🔸 9 DEA and Hemp (Important Distinction)
- Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp (cannabis with <0.3% THC) was removed from the CSA, making it legal under federal law.
- The DEA no longer regulates hemp-derived products unless they contain more than 0.3% THC.
🧪 Research & Enforcement Trends
- DEA has increased registration of licensed marijuana growers for federally approved research.
- Enforcement actions against cannabis have decreased in recent years, especially where states have legalized its use.
Summary
Aspect Cannabis Hemp
- DEA Schedule Schedule I (under review) Not Scheduled (<0.3% THC)
- Legal for Medical Use? No (federally), Yes (state laws) Yes
- Research Status Highly restricted Less restricted
- DEA Enforcement Trend Declining Minimal (if compliant with THC)
Is HEMP listed in the DANGEROUS DRUG ACT of Mauritius ?
Indian hemp is listed in Schedule I of the Act, along with other controlled substances, making it illegal to import, possess, cultivate, or distribute
Dangerous Drugs Act Act 41 of 2000 Cannabis (also named as Gandia or Indian Hemp)
