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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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New hemp bills in conflict with IDOA proposed amendments

Illinois News Joint

Two identical hemp regulation bills were introduced in the Illinois State legislature this week. House Bill 5306 and Senate Bill 3790 , with identical wording, add a plethora of regulatory provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act and other Acts. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. La Shawn K.

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Hemp Consumer Products Act transforms Illinois regulations

Illinois News Joint

The battle over hemp regulations in Illinois shifted significantly today when Senate Amendment 002 was included into unrelated House Bill 4293 , which addresses the Massage Licensing Act and the Sex Offender Registration Act. The Hemp Consumer Products Act was referred to Executive , where the amendment was recommended for adoption.

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Comment period closing for proposed Industrial Hemp Act amendments

Illinois News Joint

8, to comment on the proposed amendments to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The post Comment period closing for proposed Industrial Hemp Act amendments appeared first on Illinois News Joint. or less on a dry weight basis. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois proposes amendments to Industrial Hemp Act

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) released today several new proposals from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (DOA) to amend the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act. The acceptable THC level for commercial hemp and hemp products is no more than 0.3 percent by dry weight.

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Academic Cannabis Conference sets presenter schedule

Illinois News Joint

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale on May 4. Saunders earned bachelor’s degree in agriculture from UT-Martin with a focused on crop and soil management. 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. . –

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Rep. Ford introduces Consumable Hemp Licensing bill

Illinois News Joint

La Shawn Ford to introduce a new bill for regulating hemp and delta-8 products. Last week, Ford introduced House Bill 4161 , the Consumable Hemp Licensing bill, which focuses mainly on permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new special fund known as the Hemp Social Equity Fund. 24-26 and Nov.

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