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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

The states legalization of hemp for agricultural purposes has resulted in some low THC marijuana being legal commercially. There is a history of conservatism in Texas when it comes to drug policies, and this shift may not fly with enough Texas politicians. This would be a major shift in direction from where Texas has been moving.

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Cannabis omnibus bill passes Illinois House committee

Illinois News Joint

The bill also adds fines for testing facilities, stating, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Department of Agriculture may fine $15,000 for each violation of this Act or rules adopted under this Act by a cannabis testing facility. The Department may require footage be maintained for purposes of an investigation.

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Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses

Canna Law Blog

SBA policy timeline: A whiplash-inducing history The SBAs latest update to its 7(a) and 504 loan programs represents a return to the more restrictive, 2020 policy. Using ‘cannabis’ to mean only marijuana creates unnecessary confusion especially since ‘cannabis’ could just as easily refer to hemp.

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Oregon Cannabis Roundup: June 2025

Canna Law Blog

Provides that the Department of Agriculture may inspect biomass or processed industrial hemp stored at a licensees location. You can read the OLCCs full compliance bulletin here , where they trace the rulemaking history back to House Bill 3000 in 2021. ODA was previously allowed only to inspect these crops during their growth phase.

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California Cannabis Crops Threatened by Wildfires More Than Any Other Type of Agriculture

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The state’s rich wildlife and property-speckled scenery are at risk of being damaged by the blazing infernos, not to mention the state’s profit-yielding agricultural crop. Cannabis is one of the top five revenue-generating agricultural commodities across the state. Fire history. Crown fire potential. Topography.

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Criminal History and Hemp Licensing Under the USDA Interim Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its interim final rules for the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Today we address disqualifying criminal history for the purpose of participating in the hemp industry. On October 31, the U.S. The EIN number of the business entity.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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The History and Science of Cannabis. The spread of the cannabis plant first started in China, where hemp – one of the varieties of the cannabis plant – was grown as an agricultural crop because of its high protein, seeds, oil, and fiber properties. Have a history of substance abuse. In 2723 B.C.,

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