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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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Proposed THC regulations threaten Japanese CBD industry

If the Japanese government implements proposed THC limits, more than 90% of CBD products currently on the market…

News June 26
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Colorado sues business that allegedly marketed marijuana as hemp

Colorado's attorney general is suing Greeley-based cannabis product retailer Gee Distributors, which does business as CBDDY, as well…

News June 18
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Stiiizy makes bold hemp claim in lawsuit alleging excessive THC

Los Angeles-based vaporizer cartridge company Stiiizy is battling fraud accusations in federal court that accuse its hemp-derived business…

News June 11
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California hemp bill could bring ‘clarity,’ squash intoxicating derivatives

As state governments nationwide grapple with how to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids, California could integrate marijuana and hemp producers…

News June 11
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Big win for Florida hemp industry as governor vetoes proposed ban

In a major win for the state's hemp industry and a setback for regulated marijuana, Florida's governor vetoed…

News June 10
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California cannabis product recalls are on the rise

California regulators are initiating more cannabis product recalls and health warnings to consumers.

News June 5
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Louisiana Senate chooses restrictions on intoxicating hemp products over ban

Louisiana lawmakers are implementing new restrictions on intoxicating hemp products in the state but will not ban them…

News June 3
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Illinois’ medical marijuana expansion, hemp regulations hit road block

Illinois lawmakers ended this legislative session Wednesday without addressing medical marijuana expansion or regulations for hemp products.

News May 30
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House committee votes to include intoxicating hemp ban in draft Farm Bill

An amendment seeking to ban intoxicating hemp-based cannabinoids nationwide is now part of the U.S. House of Representatives’…

News May 23
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