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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. HB5306 was referred to the Rules Committee , and SB3790 was referred to Assignments.

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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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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

Project CBD

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. 5 The so-called “hemp” market is no longer predominantly a wellness market.

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US Hemp Roundtable: Regulation & Policy Updates in 4 States

Cannabis Law Report

Based on what we’ve been told, task force members discussed whether and how to delineate between synthetic delta products and minor cannabinoids like CBN, THCV, and CBC—with a possible approach being prohibiting the former but not the latter.

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Minnesota – Rules & Regs Updates On Hemp, Cannabis & Cannabis Advertising

Cannabis Law Report

The legislature passed into law significant and sorely needed reforms to the state’s hemp laws, including legalization of up to 5mg of hemp-derived THC in food and beverage products! . Cannabinoid products, including edible cannabinoid products, may be sold as long as they don’t contain more than 0.3%

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Governor Cuomo Announces the New York State Department of Health’s Cannabinoid Hemp Program Now Accepting License Applications – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

“Opening the application process for businesses looking to be part of the growing hemp industry in New York State is a critical step in the process of expanding our economy and building back better. Licensing gives processors, distributors and retailers the ability to help ensure the hemp industry’s long-term viability,” Governor Cuomo said.