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CAN YOU GET A DUI FOR CBD?
With recent changes in federal and state laws related to hemp plants, Georgians are confused about how to handle the use of CBD oil and hemp products. Many are wondering if using CBD and hemp products can get you a DUI, but first we have to ask ourselves another question: Can CBD get you high? While CBD is extracted from hemp — which is closely related to marijuana — CBD generally won’t get you high and is said to have numerous health benefits (none of which have been proven with certainty). THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the chemical found in marijuana that often gets you high, and very low levels of it, if any at all, are ever found in hemp. Under federal and state law (thanks to the 2019 Farm Bill and Georgia Hemp Farming Act), it is now legal to grow industrial hemp and extract CBD oil from it. Here’s where the problem comes into play. You can extract CBD oil from either hemp or marijuana, and if you extract it from marijuana or a hemp plant that cross-pollinated with a nearby marijuana plant, then your CBD oil could have higher THC levels that will get you high. Under state and federal laws, hemp plants can’t contain more than 0.03% of THC. However, not all growers are careful enough. Some CBD products could contain higher THC from either cutting corners or buying plants from disreputable companies.
EASY STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
INGREDIENTS • 4 medium sweet potatoes • 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed • 2 medium tomatoes, diced • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander • 3/4 tsp salt
So, could you get arrested for using CBD? Maybe.
• 1/4 cup sour cream • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
The main problem is that the tests used by law enforcement officers only detect whether THC is present. They do not tell the officers the percentage of THC. Someone using hemp could have very low levels of THC in their system. Therefore, if they are pulled over and tested, the test may be positive for THC, and the officers might make an arrest. Also, if someone is in possession of a green leafy substance that smells like marijuana, it might be hemp, but the officer may not be able to tell the difference. An arrest is not a conviction. The state must prove that you had an illegal substance in your system that impaired your ability to drive to convict you for a DUI charge. However, if you used legal hemp products, like CBD oil, you should be able to get out of a DUI arrest with the help of an experienced DUI defense attorney. Find one with our expert legal team at Yeargan & Kert! We hope this information helps you, and please drive safely.
DIRECTIONS 1. With a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times. Microwave the potatoes on high 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. When the potatoes are done, microwave the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes. 3. Cool potatoes slightly, then cut each potato open lengthwise. Pull the halves apart to create space to spoon the warm bean salsa inside. 4. Add a scoop of sour cream to each potato, garnish with cilantro, and serve!
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