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Farm Bill framework seeks to define hemp, doesn’t mention delta-8 THC

Democratic leaders on the U.S. Senate Agricultural Committee seek to define industrial hemp in the upcoming U.S. Farm…

News May 1
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Most smokable hemp has more THC than is legal, study says

An analysis of smokable hemp products found that 93% of tested samples contain more than 0.3% THC, which…

News April 8
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Hemp-derived THC producers wary of how US Farm Bill could change market

U.S. lawmakers might address intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids in the new Farm Bill, which could adversely affect a budding…

News April 3
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Texas liquor chain launches hemp-derived THC beverage sales

A Texas liquor store chain has added a hemp-infused seltzer containing THC to its shelves throughout the state.

News February 7
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Mississippi marijuana lab sounds alarm on THC, pesticides

A Mississippi marijuana laboratory alleged that cannabis products sold in gasoline stations and convenience stores in the state…

News December 15
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Texas court upholds injunction allowing delta-8 sales

A Texas appeals court has upheld an injunction halting a ban on delta-8 products in the state.

News October 2
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Applications for hemp-derived business permits surge in Minnesota

More than 1,000 companies and entrepreneurs have applied for business licenses to be part of Minnesota’s booming low-dose,…

News September 26
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Lawsuit challenges Virginia’s new hemp-product restrictions

Two hemp businesses and a consumer filed a lawsuit in Virginia federal court contending the state’s new restrictions…

News September 8
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Nebraska authorities cracking down on hemp-derived THC sales

Nebraska law enforcement is investigating sales of hemp-derived cannabis products containing more than 0.3% THC.

News August 15
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