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Clarifying congressional intent for THC is a necessary step toward marijuana reform

When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, it was never lawmakers’ intent to legalize hemp-derived THC, but that's…

News September 6
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Colorado cannabis operator seeks financial damages in counterclaim

Bonanza Cannabis Co. is seeking financial relief from one of Colorado’s largest cannabis cultivators that filed a complaint…

News September 5
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Missouri governor orders intoxicating hemp products removed from stores

Missouri's governor ordered the state’s Department of Health & Senior Services to remove products containing intoxicating hemp substances…

News September 4
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More marijuana product recalls in California as gov weighs pro-industry bills

California regulators issued a mandatory recall on two more marijuana products from West Coast Cure that contained a…

News August 30
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California grower ordered to destroy hemp containing illegal pesticides

California regulators ordered a Northern California hemp grower to destroy plants in 22 greenhouses after an investigation revealed…

News August 29
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New York hemp retailers file lawsuit against state regulator, NYC sheriff

Three licensed hemp retailers in New York filed a lawsuit in which they claim their constitutional rights are…

News August 27
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Legal hemp operators claim they’re victims in New York marijuana crackdown

New York law enforcement and marijuana regulators are raiding and closing licensed hemp shops under the guise of…

News August 26
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Republican infighting in Missouri hampering hemp-derived THC ban

An executive order to ban hemp-derived THC products in Missouri is being undermined by the secretary of state,…

News August 23
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California hemp fight signals long-term struggle with marijuana

The battle in California over how to regulate intoxicating hemp products exemplifies the issue facing regulated marijuana markets…

News August 19
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California hemp stakeholders celebrate as restrictions are scuttled – for now

California hemp interests are celebrating after a push by marijuana regulators and the governor to strictly regulate intoxicating…

News August 16
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