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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. Hemp not really hemp Speaking in a Feb.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Industrial hemp (low-THC cannabis) is regulated under separate licensing frameworks in most Australian jurisdictions. Laws apply to business activities of all kinds at the local government level. What are the penalties for violating cannabis business laws?

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Illinois Industrial Hemp Act amendments receive second notice

Illinois News Joint

Two weeks ago, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced that proposed amendments involving provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act had been moved to a Second Notice. The changes to the Industrial Hemp Act were originally proposed on Dec. These rulemakings will be considered at the meeting on Nov.

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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

It wasn’t the result of corporate lobbying but the collective efforts of queer activists, nurses, caregivers, and community members. This Pride Month, let’s honor that legacy and recommit to the principles that paved the way: Support LGBTQ-owned and inclusive cannabis businesses Advocate for equity in licensing, funding, and policy reform.

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

Canna Law Blog

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has quietly reintroduced a policy that effectively disqualifies most of them from critical federal loan programs. Cannabis is the plant species that includes both marijuana and hemp. Otherwise, be specific.)

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A New California Law Will Affect Marijuana and Hemp Businesses Across the Nation

Canna Law Blog

We’ve been writing a lot lately about recent major changes in federal hemp laws that will likely affect every hemp company in the United States (see here , here , and here ). ” A business derives at least 50 percent of its annual revenues from selling consumers’ personal information. This is a mouthful.

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Hemp and CBD Businesses Could Be Out in the Cold in Minnesota

Veriheal

In December 2021 the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy declared all CBD and hemp-derived consumables to be illegal in the state. The board’s decision—which was made based on gaps in the 2018 Farm Bill that federally legalized hemp—is outlined in the document from its 901st meeting. Differing Interpretations of Hemp Legality.

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