Continue to Site »
Site will load in 15 seconds

Continue to Site »X

Advertisment: Pipp Horticulture » PIPP Order 87 » CBT ROS 500x500 Lightbox August 2025 » 500x500-Lightbox-Timing-Your-Veg

Smokable Hemp Could Be Banned in North Carolina Starting Next May

Smokable hemp could be banned in North Carolina starting May 1, 2020 — worrying farmers and business people, but supported by several law enforcement agencies.

Hemp Crop

Adobe Stock

Charlotte Observer

August 21, 2019

Smokable hemp could be banned in North Carolina starting May 1, 2020 — worrying farmers and business people, but supported by several law enforcement agencies.

The North Carolina Farm Act moved forward in a state House committee on Tuesday and could be heard on the House floor this week. The bill would revise the definition of hemp — which is legal to grow, with a license — to exclude smokable hemp.

CRS Provides 4 Considerations for Congress to Revise 2018 Farm Bill’s Hemp Definition

Texas Senate Passes Same Hemp THC Ban in 2nd Special Session

Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs

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

CRS Provides 4 Considerations for Congress to Revise 2018 Farm Bill’s Hemp Definition

A new CRS report outlines legal challenges to state laws leading to uncertainty and disagreement over the 2018 Farm Bill’s definition of hemp.

Crs hemp 164220995

Texas Senate Passes Same Hemp THC Ban in 2nd Special Session

The upper chamber once again ignored Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to regulate consumable hemp products, pushing prohibition legislation forward instead.

Texas Capitol in Austin

Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs

Gov. Greg Abbott called the Texas Legislature back into a second special session, pushing congressional redistricting and hemp regulation.

Texas Capitol, Austin

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.

Hfc Poultry Feed

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.

High Bridge Premium (1)

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.

Turkish Flag 234551197

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.

Page 1 of 129