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Hemp Industry By the Numbers: New York Spotlight

Here's a glance at how New York state's hemp season is shaping up.

Theresa Bennett

August 8, 2020

With growing season in full swing, here are some numbers to help quantify how the hemp industry is shaping up in New York state. For more recent stats and figures about the hemp industry, see "Smart Start: And Counting" in the July/August issue of Hemp Grower.

Illinois Governor Says ‘We Will Take Executive Action’ on Intoxicating Hemp Products

8 US Senators Tell Party Leaders to Regulate Hemp, Not Ban It

Regulators Ready to Enforce Cannabis Laws on Hemp THC Retailers in Maryland

California Passes Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside Cannabis Market

Illinois Governor Says ‘We Will Take Executive Action’ on Intoxicating Hemp Products

Gov. JB Pritzker said he will regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products should state lawmakers and industry advocates remain ‘unwilling.’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tells reports Sept. 17 that he's ready to take executive action on regulating hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

8 US Senators Tell Party Leaders to Regulate Hemp, Not Ban It

The Democratic octet called on Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

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Regulators Ready to Enforce Cannabis Laws on Hemp THC Retailers in Maryland

The state’s Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission warned retailers that an appellate court’s order will terminate their ‘limited protection.’

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California Passes Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside Cannabis Market

The legislation, heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, also prohibits all synthetic THC products and integrates hemp into the state’s cannabis framework.

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Appellate Court Rules Delta-8, Delta-10 THC Prohibited in Maryland

The court upheld Maryland’s cannabis licensing requirements for selling intoxicating products with hemp derivatives.

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Texas Hemp Business Council Supports Protections for Minors

The industry organization is urging the practical enforcement of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order on regulating cannabinoid hemp products.

Texas Governor Issues Executive Order to Regulate Hemp THC Products

Gov. Greg Abbott directed three executive departments to take ‘immediate action’ to ‘protect’ children and ‘respect’ adult liberties.

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Texas Governor Reportedly Prepares Executive Order to Regulate Hemp THC Products

The order would likely include age-gating for those 21-plus, store setbacks from schools, potency limits, and testing and labeling requirements.

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Whitney Economics Issues US Cannabis and Hemp Beverage Report: THC Beverage Sales Top $1.1 Billion in 2024

The report examines the emerging THC beverage industry from a policy and regulatory perspective, addressing demand by state, and providing an estimate of current and future legal sales.

Texas Hemp Industry Commends Lawmakers for Rejecting Hemp Ban, Calls for Practical Reforms

The Texas Hemp Business Council continues to advocate for limiting consumable hemp product sales to those 21 and older, among other regulations.

Texans Evade 3rd Hemp THC Ban Attempt; Legislature Adjourns

The Texas Senate and House adjourned sine die from their second special session without agreeing on a path forward for intoxicating THC products.

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When Cannabis is Prohibited, Delta-8 THC Thrives, Researchers Reveal

UC San Diego researchers reported that more than 19 million U.S. adults have tried delta-8 THC, particularly as an alternative in prohibition states.

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