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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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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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My experience at the 4th Annual Hemp Symposium

Illinois News Joint

Saturday marked the 4th Annual SIUC Cannabis Science Center Hemp Symposium and an opportunity for me to take a firsthand look at some of the cutting edge research done right here in southern Illinois. Groups include projects in the areas of Agricultural, Analytical, Biomedical, and Community.

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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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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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SIUC Hemp/Cannabis Symposium Sept. 9

Illinois News Joint

The Cannabis Science Center is scheduled to host the 4th annual Hemp/Cannabis Symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sept. The Hemp/Cannabis Symposium, themed “Controlled Environment Agriculture,” is set for Sept. Registration is required for the event. The post SIUC Hemp/Cannabis Symposium Sept.

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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. Seeds may not be given or sold to any other person.”