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The State of the Hemp Industry: Notable Quotes

Here's what hemp experts are seeing, hearing, facing and rolling their eyes about.

March 13, 2020

They spoke, we listened.

Here's what hemp experts are seeing, hearing, facing and rolling their eyes about.

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Texas Governor Plans to Call 2nd Executive Session for Unfinished Business, Including Hemp

Hemp Feed Coalition Secures AAFCO Official Publication for Hemp Seed Meal in Poultry Feed

Hemp Beverage Innovator HighBridge Signs East Coast Distribution Agreement

US Hemp Roundtable Applauds Senate for Passing Bill Without Harmful Hemp Ban

Texas Governor Plans to Call 2nd Executive Session for Unfinished Business, Including Hemp

Gov. Greg Abbott said if House Democrats continue to break quorum, he’ll just call another executive session with the exact same agenda.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Hemp Feed Coalition Secures AAFCO Official Publication for Hemp Seed Meal in Poultry Feed

Despite the milestone, the regulatory path to market for hemp feed remains riddled with bureaucratic obstacles.

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Hemp Beverage Innovator HighBridge Signs East Coast Distribution Agreement

The maker of hemp-derived, delta-9 infused beverages entered into the agreement with Opici Family Distribution.

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US Hemp Roundtable Applauds Senate for Passing Bill Without Harmful Hemp Ban

Sen. Rand Paul championed the removal of language threatening American farmers.

US Senate Pulls Hemp THC Ban Provision From Ag Spending Bill

The language to prohibit hemp products with THC was removed after Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., vowed to hold up the underlying legislation.

Kentucky U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (left) and Mitch McConnell

Texans Deserve Choice, Not a Monopoly: Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Lawmakers to Defeat SB 5

The industry organization released a statement on Senate Bill 5, legislation to ban consumable hemp products with detectable amounts of THC.

Turkish Parliament Legalizes Low-THC Product Sales in Pharmacies

The Mediterranean country will permit only licensed pharmacies—regulated by the Ministry of Health—to sell medical products derived from hemp.

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Texas Governor Clarifies Hemp THC Stance as Senate Committee Approves Ban

The Senate Affairs Committee unanimously approved legislation in special session, as Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports regulating hemp products limited to 0.3% THC or 3 milligrams of THC.

Texas state Sen. Charles Perry (left) and Gov. Greg Abbott

Texas Hemp Business Council Responds to Senate Bill 5’s Proposed Hemp THC Ban

The industry organization is criticizing state lawmakers and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for pushing legislation in a special session that’s already been vetoed.

Texas Constitution May Bar Lawmakers From Hemp THC Ban in Special Session

The constitution limits special sessions to legislative subjects designated by the governor, who called for lawmakers to consider only regulation.

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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.

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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.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

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