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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. La Shawn K. Ford introduced HB5306, and Sen.

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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. The post Comment period closing for proposed Industrial Hemp Act amendments appeared first on Illinois News Joint. Business owners, stakeholders, and community members have until Thursday, Feb. or less on a dry weight basis.

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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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Meat From Cows That Are Fed Hemp Cake Retain THC and CBD in Safe Levels

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Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (USDA’s ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) detected low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in some parts of the animal, notably in muscles, kidneys, livers, and fat tissues. maximum THC concentration. maximum THC concentration.

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Academic Cannabis Conference sets presenter schedule

Illinois News Joint

Jose Leme is an Assistant Professor of Cannabis Biology and Controlled Environment Agriculture and Executive Committee member of the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center. 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. . – 3:00 p.m. –

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USDA Issues Final Rule Regulating Hemp Production

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Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its final rule that provides regulations for the production of hemp in the United States. Consistent with the interim final rule, the final rule requires DEA certification for laboratories testing hemp for THC levels and purity. 3% THC Limit for Hemp and Heightened Negligence Standard.

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