Hemp Regulations in U.S.

Ohio Governor Halts Hemp THC Product Sales for 90 Days

Gov. Mike DeWine declares a state of emergency for consumable hemp products and orders his agencies to promulgate regulations.

US Hemp Roundtable Encourages Trump to Stop Potential Hemp Ban, Protect American Industry

A proposed definition change to hemp would wipe out 95% of an American industry ‘that you are so proud of,’ the advocacy group tells Trump.

US Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Hemp Products With THC

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation to redefine hemp in an attempt to close a ‘loophole’ from the 2018 Farm Bill.

Texas Governor Calls Hemp Products ‘Lawful Agricultural Commodity’ in Special Session Notice

Greg Abbott set the agenda to regulate hemp in the upcoming legislative session after vetoing a ban, setting up a showdown with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona Responds to Denied Temporary Restraining Order

The association filed a lawsuit against the state’s attorney general over a deadline to pull hemp-derived THC products from unlicensed stores.

Florida Bill to Restrict, Regulate Hemp Products Advances to Senate Floor

The legislation would prohibit synthetic cannabinoids, require comprehensive testing and restrict where products can be sold.

World Leaders Vote to Ban HHC, List as Schedule II Drug

The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs approved a recommendation to include the cannabinoid in the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.

Federal Court Rules Virginia’s Total THC Hemp Regulations Supersede 2018 Farm Bill

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that federal law does not preempt the state’s regulations, including a milligram cap on hemp products.

California Judge Denies TRO Request That Attempted to Halt State’s Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products

The Superior Court judge ruled that the U.S. Hemp Roundtable and others did not establish ‘irreparable harm’ in a temporary restraining order request.

California Governor’s Proposal to Integrate Hemp Into Cannabis Supply Chain Comes to Halt

The state’s Senate Appropriations Committee did not vote on legislation that included Gov. Gavin Newsom’s amendments before a legislative deadline.

Moving the Goalposts: State Regulation of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids are proliferating on the open market, and state regulators’ responses are all over the map. Here’s a look at the constantly evolving landscape and what the future may hold.

Special Report: 4 in 5 Cannabis Businesses Want Intoxicating Hemp Regulated; So Do Nearly 50% of Hemp Businesses

CBT’s new research reveals that 80% of cannabis businesses and 46% of hemp businesses feel intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids should be regulated like cannabis. Find these and other details about how the cannabis and hemp industries view intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids in Part I of this two-part special report.

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