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Feds warn 6 more companies to stop selling delta-8 THC in ‘copycat’ labels

Federal authorities have warned six companies selling products containing intoxicating hemp-derived delta-8 THC in packaging that mimics popular…

News July 17
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Unknown compounds found in marijuana testing samples, lab owners say

There’s evidence some marijuana samples submitted for testing contain a mysterious “soup” of dozens of unknown compounds never…

News July 16
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Curaleaf joins marijuana multistate operators pivoting to hemp-derived THC

Curaleaf Holdings almost exited hemp but instead decided to go all in, joining a growing trend among marijuana…

News July 15
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Canadian hemp license numbers decline for third straight year

Active Canadian hemp licenses declined for the third year in a row with all provinces or territories showing…

News July 11
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Congress asks FDA for hemp-derived cannabinoid powers in spending bill

An influential Republican-controlled House of Representatives committee passed a spending bill on Wednesday that addresses the proliferation of…

News July 10
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Republican opposition defeats North Carolina medical cannabis again

For the third straight year, a proposal to legalize medical cannabis has failed in the North Carolina Legislature.

News July 5
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New Connecticut law restricts THC beverage sales to liquor, cannabis stores

Sales of THC-infused beverages in Connecticut now will be allowed only at state-licensed liquor stores and cannabis retailers.

News July 3
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Iowa hemp law now in force despite court challenges

Iowa's new hemp law went into effect Monday, only days after a lawsuit against the statute was denied…

News July 1
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Louisiana bans THCA flower, sale of hemp products at gas stations

Smokable hemp flower, including so-called THCA flower, is now banned in Louisiana under a new law restricting hemp-derived…

News June 28
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Draft Farm Bill amendment puts hemp industry at risk

Some in Congress are threatening to dismantle the hemp industry, which was built by small businesses and American…

News June 28
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