The Dallas Observer Don’t be surprised if some shops in Allen are a little more timid about selling you hemp-derived THC products. The Allen Police Department have notified vape and CBD shops in the city that investigations have found some of them are selling products with illegal levels of THC. “This letter shall serve as ..read more

This is worth reading in full because the report includes all the minutae and I presume you can hear the same or similar conversations in state legislatures around the country at the moment. All this enforcement is going to dig deep into state coffers   CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Progress made on the statewide regulation of ..read more

ST. LOUIS, MO – The Missouri Hemp Trade Association (MHTA) proudly announces its full support for Senator Karla May’s proposed amendment aimed at implementing sensible regulations for the hemp industry in Missouri. As advocates for the safe and responsible use of hemp-derived products, the MHTA is formally adopting the language of Senator May’s amendment and ..read more

Check out the latest legislative updates across the states and take action today! Louisiana In Louisiana, major concerns remain about SB237 which has moved to the full House floor for a vote — this dangerous bill would BAN all hemp-derived products containing any THC. Much better for the industry is HB 952, which received first and second reading in the ..read more

CANNRA Calls for Farm Bill to Clarify Existing State Authority to Regulate Hemp Products May 13, 2024 — CANNRA released a letter today calling on Congress to clarify states’ existing regulatory authority over activity involving hemp and hemp products (including, but not limited to, the production, manufacture, and sale of hemp and hemp products), particularly ..read more

Here’s their press release Hometown Hero, the veteran-supporting cannabusiness of hemp-derived THC and cannabidiol-based products, today announced the formation of the Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC), a nonprofit trade association focused on advancing and protecting hemp-derived products in the Lonestar state. The establishment of the THBC comes at a critical time in Texas amid potential bans and overregulation ..read more

And they aren’t happy about it as MJ Biz explains.. Massachusetts regulators have issued a cease-and-desist order to a licensed hemp manufacturer in the state to halt the production and transfer of any products containing THCV. John Nathan, CEO of East Wareham-based Bay State Extracts, wrote on LinkedIn that the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources (MDAR) also ..read more

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is backing a private members Bill that would remove regulations stopping farmers from growing industrial hemp. VFF President Emma Germano said the Hemp Industry Bill 2024 introduced into the Victorian Parliament by the Legalise Cannabis Party provided an exciting opportunity for Victorian farmers and industry to unlock the benefits of ..read more

Antwerp’s emergency services have initiated a pilot project using hemp plants to naturally purify soils contaminated with PFAS. This innovative project employs industrial hemp, not cannabis plants, and is a collaboration between the University of Ghent, Phytolutions, and the fire station in the Antwerp port village of Lillo. The soil at this location has been ..read more

Here’s the introduction to the piece The global industrial hemp market size reached US$ 5.4 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 19.7 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% during 2024-2032. Global Industrial Hemp Market Trends: The relaxation of regulations surrounding hemp cultivation and usage in many ..read more