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Oregon Cannabis: State of the State (2023)

Canna Law Blog

Welcome to the eighth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. Sales fell (again) along with licensee numbers (for the first time) According to OLCC data , retail sales between January 1, 2023 and November 30, 2023 clocked in at $874 million. By my math, the state is on pace for roughly $953 million this year.

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Celtic Hemp

Project CBD

Have you heard of Celtic Hemp? In a recently published paper in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research , Dr. John M. O’Sullivan trace hemp’s prehistoric journey from Asia to Hibernia — now modern-day Ireland. Like much of Europe, cannabis arrived in Ireland when written records were scarce.

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Veriheal’s 2023 Innovation In Cannabis Scholarship Winners

Veriheal

Veriheal remains dedicated to supporting the next generation of pioneers through its Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship. As we reflect on the success of the 2022 recipients, we are thrilled to introduce the exceptional winners of the 2023 scholarship. Maya worked with a group of her peers to develop the buddie Bluetooth cannabis bowl.

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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.

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US Hemp Roundtable Update: Progress On 2023 Farm Bill Priorities For The Hemp Industry

Cannabis Law Report

In April, we proudly announced our collaboration with prominent organizations in the hemp industry, namely the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and the National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC), alongside Morris Beegle and We. Alternatives (WAFBA), on the development of essential policy priorities for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill.

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Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 introduced in U.S. Senate by Senators Tester & Braun

Cannabis Law Report

Press Release Grain & Fiber Hemp Exemption Team of National Hemp Association, Agricultural Hemp Solutions & IND HEMP Celebrate Introduction of S.980 980 Washington DC, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. 980), to break down barriers for farmers […]

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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. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. La Shawn K.

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