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Peptides exist in a complex legal gray area where some are FDA-approved prescription drugs, others are legal for cosmetic use, and many popular compounds remain unapproved for human consumption. The FDA has not approved BPC-157 or most other peptides for any use in humans, and beginning in October 2023 and culminating in February 2024, the…
The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission filed an amended complaint on May 31, 2024, against telehealth company Zealthy Inc. (also operating as Gronk Inc.), its founder Kyle Robertson, and executive German Echeverry, M.D., in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case No. 1:24-cv-21376-JLK). The lawsuit alleges deceptive billing…
A sovereign citizen is someone who claims they’re not subject to U.S. government authority, courts, or laws—and courts have rejected these arguments as “completely without merit” and “patently frivolous” in every single case. In 2024 alone, sovereign citizens faced 38-year prison sentences for paper terrorism, nine years for tax fraud, and 90 months for firearm…
Ferrets remain illegal as pets in California, a prohibition dating back to 1933. In June 2025, the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously accepted Petition 2025-003 to remove domestic ferrets from the restricted species list, but the ban stays in effect while the California Department of Fish and Wildlife conducts research and analysis. Violations carry…
Smudge pot legality varies dramatically by jurisdiction. California requires all orchard heaters to meet CARB approval and emit no more than 1 gram per minute of unconsumed carbonaceous matter, while federal EPA regulations in tribal lands exempt smudge pots from opacity limits. Most states prohibit traditional oil-burning smudge pots for agricultural use but allow modern…
Yes, brass knuckles are legal in Texas as of September 1, 2019, when Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 446 into law, removing them from the state’s prohibited weapons list under Texas Penal Code Section 46.05. The law ended a ban that had been in place since 1918, allowing Texans to legally own, carry, and…
THCA is legal in Florida under hemp-derived guidelines, but only if products contain less than 0.3% “total delta-9 THC”—a critical calculation that includes THCA conversion potential under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5K-4.034. The formula: (delta-9 THC + (THCA × 0.877)) must not exceed 0.3% on a dry-weight basis. Many high-THCA flower products currently sold in…
Riding in a truck bed is legal in 21 states with no restrictions, prohibited entirely in 3 states (New York, New Jersey, Arkansas), and allowed with age restrictions ranging from 12-19 years old in 26 states. California requires federally-approved restraints, while Texas prohibits passengers under 18 unless participating in parades or emergencies. Violating truck bed…
Texas law prohibits deer hunting between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise under Section 62.004 of the Parks and Wildlife Code. The 2025-2026 deer season opened November 1st, running through January 4, 2026 in the North Zone and January 18, 2026 in the South Zone, making now the critical time to understand…