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Texas

Texas Hemp Business Council Tells Texas Lawmakers ‘Don’t Mess With Hemp’

The organization’s members testified May 29 at a public hearing on banning delta-8 and delta-9 THC, listing 10 reasons to keep hemp products legal in Texas.

May 28, 2024

Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Farm Bill Amendment Would ‘Devastate’ Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Industry, Close THCA Loophole for Seed and Flower Sales

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., has proposed an amendment to the Farm Bill redefining hemp and excluding cannabis seeds exceeding a total THC concentration (including THCA) of 0.3%.

May 23, 2024

Oklahoma

DEA 2024 Report Focuses on THC Potency, Organized Crime, Youth Edible Consumption

The federal agency’s National Drug Threat Assessment calls attention to how scheduled substances and trafficking trends are “endangering” the U.S.

May 17, 2024

Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Survey

May 16, 2024

Hemp Regulations in U.S.

US Senate Democrats Forgo Addressing Intoxicating Hemp in 2024 Farm Bill Summary

Agriculture Committee leaders released framework for the bill’s reauthorization, which would reduce barriers for industrial hemp farmers.

May 2, 2024

California

California Governor Directs State Departments to Issue Notices on ‘Illegal Hemp Products’

Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Public Health and Alcoholic Beverage Control departments to take action to help protect the state’s youth.

April 29, 2024

2018 Farm Bill Status

US Cannabis Council Proposes Federal Prohibition for Hemp-Derived Products With THC

The group’s executive director sent a letter to legislative leaders urging them to close loopholes that have created an unregulated, intoxicating hemp-derived product market.

April 11, 2024

Future of Hemp Industry

US Hemp Authority Announces Adult-Use Hemp Product Certification

Under the leadership of new president, Chris Fontes, the U.S. Hemp Authority will certify delta-8- and delta-9-like THC products.

April 11, 2024

Florida

The Future of Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC Headlines CBT’s Most-Read Articles for March

Readers also dove headfirst into Amazon’s delta-8 problems and a potential rescheduling roadblock with the DEA’s five-factor test this month.

March 28, 2024

Hemp Regulations in U.S.

21 Attorneys General Call on Congress to Address ‘Intoxicating Hemp’ Products in Farm Bill

The state law enforcement officials say ‘bad actors’ have exploited a ‘glaring vagueness’ in the 2018 Farm Bill that needs to be addressed in its reauthorization.

March 21, 2024

Arizona

Delta-8, Other Hemp-Derived ‘Intoxicants’ Illegal to Sell in Arizona Without Cannabis License, AG Says

State Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a legal opinion that Arizona law does not allow for smoke shops, convenience stores to sell the products.

March 13, 2024

Cannabis Sales Trends

How Big Is the U.S. Market for Delta-8 THC and Other Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids?

Data from Brightfield Group shows the market may be bigger and growing faster than you might think.

March 6, 2024