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Illinois Hemp regulation battle continues

Illinois News Joint

Stakeholders’ ongoing battle over hemp regulations in Illinois continued this week. Lakesia Collins renewed their call to move forward with their proposals for hemp regulations and taxation ( House Bill 5306 , House Bill 4161 , and Senate Bill 3790 ). New sponsored legislation from Sen. Kimberly A. La Shawn K. Ford and Sen.

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Comment period closing for proposed Industrial Hemp Act amendments

Illinois News Joint

Business owners, stakeholders, and community members have until Thursday, Feb. 8, to comment on the proposed amendments to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act. New testing methodologies would incorporate “Total THC” after the process of decarboxylation. of THC-acid ((delta-9 THC) + (0.877 * THCA)).”

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Federal Bill Would Raise THC Limit in Hemp to 1%

Canna Law Blog

The battle to raise the limit of THC allowed in hemp from.3% The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “[t]he plant species Cannabis sativa L. It also imposed a controversial “total” THC testing requirement. 3% total THC requirement. Pingree (ME-01) introduced the Hemp Advancement Act of 2022. 3% to 1% continues.

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Legal loophole allows Madison businesses to sell marijuana-like drug Delta-8 THC

Cannabis Law Report

From head shops to grocery stores , many Madison businesses have found recent success selling delta-8-hemp — a substance found in small quantities in cannabis plants. Unlike marijuana, whose main psychoactive component is delta-8-THC, delta-8 is legal to purchase in Wisconsin. District 4 Ald. Read full article at [link].

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Hemp and CBD Businesses Could Be Out in the Cold in Minnesota

Veriheal

In December 2021 the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy declared all CBD and hemp-derived consumables to be illegal in the state. The board’s decision—which was made based on gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp—is outlined in the document from its 901st meeting. Differing Interpretations of Hemp Legality.

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Quick Guide to Cannabis Business Opportunities

Canna Law Blog

Business Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry There are two main categories of cannabis businesses — plant-touching and ancillary. Plant-Touching Businesses As the name implies, plant-touching cannabis businesses deal directly with the cannabis plant from seed to dispensary shelf.

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Hemp bill could solve medical patient dilemma

Illinois News Joint

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well.