Changing definitions that are not consistent with the general understanding, universally accepted scientific meanings, or federal legal definitions is not right.  It is a slippery slope that can drastically change the industry for the worse.  For example, a cannabinoid is a chemical compound, regardless of structure or origin, that joins the cannabinoid receptors of the body and brain.  Albeit, most notably found in cannabis but also present in echinacea, electric daisy and black pepper.  Alcohol is a great example of many sources (grain, sugarcane, beets, coal ash) and forms (wine, beer, sake, etc) - all are consider alcoholic beverages. 

I do not understand the change in definitions unless the next steps were to regulate the new, popular and industry supporting novel cannabinoids like Delta 8 THC, CBN, etc.  The biggest flaw I see in regulating a chemical reaction is, that is the basis of the industry.  We take CBDa through an exothermic reaction to form CBD.  We can use light to change Delta 9 THC to CBN.  If Delta 8 reaction is going to be limited, will these other reactions suffer as a result?

Stay with the federal definitions!!!