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Senate Agriculture Committee to Address Industrial Hemp Production

NORML

Members of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will hear expert testimony next week regarding the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products. percent THC) and products containing cannabinoids derived from hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act.

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State Agency Envisions Cannabis Cultivation Boosting Job Growth in Alaska

Veriheal

Who would have thought that cannabis cultivation could be Alaska’s biggest earner? Over the course of the next eight years, marijuana cultivation is set to soar to new heights. Based on the latest employment trend report issued by Alaska’s labor department, marijuana cultivation will experience the most tremendous growth.

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Hawaii’s New Hemp Regulations Could Deter Cultivators

Veriheal

Hawaii has put forth new regulations surrounding the cultivation of hemp, a class of cannabis plants that contain 0.3% or less THC. David Ige signed an act establishing Hawaii’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program , which allowed for the cultivation of hemp for the purpose of agricultural and academic research.

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Illinois Hemp regulation battle continues

Illinois News Joint

Lightford , Senate Bill 3926 , which the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois (CannabizIL) presented at a press conference yesterday, sets forth provisions concerning applications, licensure, marketing, sales, labeling, transportation, testing, penalties, and emergency rulemaking by the Department of Agriculture. La Shawn K.

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Senate Committee Wants Rethink Of Hemp THC Limit And Pushes CBD Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

Senate committee on Wednesday voted to advance funding legislation and attached report language that encourages the federal government to reconsider “arbitrary” THC restrictions on hemp and continue efforts to develop a regulatory pathway for CBD products. states began cultivating the plant for CBD and other uses.

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Senate Bill 1723 moves to Subcommittee on Cannabis

Illinois News Joint

SB1723 incorporates craft grow amendments dealing with licenses, production of THC oil, transporting organizations, advertising, and taxes. Lightford originally proposed the bill that amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act on Feb. 2) During calendar year 2024, 60,000 grams per month. (3)

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Panakeia: The First THC-Free Cannabis Plant Coming Out of Florida

Veriheal

While many of us would prefer not to consume a plant that contains zero THC content, there are equally as many that don’t prefer to experience the intense euphoric effects brought on by THC consumption. 3% THC, makes the need for a plant that produces absolutely no THC profound. Charles Weatherford, Ph.D.,

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