There is a huge disconnect between “synthetic” and “artificial” that people aren’t understanding. Delta-8 is naturally occurring in the cannabis plant. It’s “synthetic” because obtaining it in large amounts from hemp requires the isomerization of CBD, which comes from hemp. This is like turning glucose into fructose. Things like “K2” and “Spice” are artificial because they are man made and not naturally occurring.
Delta-9, the THC which is the main component of marijuana (from the cannabis plant), is also naturally found in hemp. Hemp derived Delta-9 is federally legal as long as the dry weight is 0.3%. So all the THC drinks with 10mg of hemp-derived Delta-9 in them are technically legal because 10mg of THC in a ~12 oz can is under the 0.3% weight limit. The same goes with the weight of gummies. This leads me to believe the alcohol industry is heavily involved in banning this because THC drinks have really been taking off.