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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. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Criminal penalties proposed for violating new hemp bill

Illinois News Joint

La Shawn Ford introduced House Bill 4161 , which focused mainly on permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and preventing the sell of hemp products to persons under 21 years of age. Provision (e) states, “No person shall sell, buy for, distribute samples of, or furnish any cannabinoid product to any person under the age of 21.”

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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.

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Academic Cannabis Conference sets presenter schedule

Illinois News Joint

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale on May 4. Sharma’s studies aims to offer strategic insights to inform cultivation practices and optimize cannabinoid production. 12:30 p.m. –

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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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The research authors revealed that hemp seed cake, a by-product from hemp oil extraction, contained low cannabinoids, a healthy source of fiber, and crude protein for cattle and other animals. For up to 8 days after the feeding period, trace amounts of cannabinoids were discovered in parts of the animals.

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