House Republicans’ hemp-derived THC ban approved in committee
A Republican budget proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives that would ban hemp-derived THC under federal law passed a committee vote but is still far from becoming law.
Texas gov saves $5 billion hemp-derived THC industry, expands medical marijuana
The hemp-derived THC industry in Texas is breathing a $5.5 billion sigh of relief after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have outlawed hemp-derived THC’s biggest individual market.
‘Communist cannabis’: Maryland hemp operators ask judge to redo regulations
A group of 11 Maryland hemp operators is suing the state in federal court as part of an ongoing quest to overturn a 2023 law that requires them to obtain a marijuana license to sell THC products.
California moves to make hemp-derived THC ban permanent
California health officials are moving to make permanent the state’s emergency ban on hemp-derived THC products.
Will hemp-derived THC issue make Congress act – unlike marijuana?
Congress at long last seems set to take decisive action on legislation affecting the U.S. cannabis industry.
North Carolina governor hints at hemp crackdown via marijuana task force
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein supports adult-use marijuana legalization, but the Democrat is firmly opposed to the “Wild West” situation around hemp-derived THC products in the state.
Proposed federal hemp-derived THC ban advances despite broad opposition
A Republican-backed budget bill that includes a ban on hemp-derived THC and THCA flower advanced out of a House subcommittee on Thursday by a 9-7 party-line vote.
