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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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Hemp Consumer Products Act passes Illinois Senate

Illinois News Joint

House Bill 4293 , which contains the Hemp Consumer Products Act, passed the Illinois Senate today with a vote of 54-1 (and passed the House 105-0 with one present vote on April 15). HB4293 has arrived back in the House for concurrence on the amendments added while in the Senate, including the Hemp Consumer Products Act.

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A Guide To Different Consumption Methods Of CBD Oil And Hemp Oil

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis oil is the umbrella term used to refer to different types of products made from the Cannabis sativa plant. The post A Guide To Different Consumption Methods Of CBD Oil And Hemp Oil first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. The two most popular infused … Read More.

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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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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. The criminal and civil penalties for a “person, hemp food establishment, or hemp retailer that violates subsection (e) is guilty of a Class 4 felony.”

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Thailand: Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis and hemp have been classified as category 5 narcotics under the Narcotics Act since 1979. All activities related to the plants and their derivatives had been heavily restricted until the recent rise of the movement for the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes-its first milestone being Amendment (No.

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Massachusetts: Indoor cannabis grow centers responsible for 10% of industrial electricity consumption

Cannabis Law Report

Indoor cannabis cultivation gives growers a more predictable (and potentially more profitable) environment but is an energy-intensive operation — powerful lights help the plants grow and HVAC systems work to maintain temperature and humidity settings around the clock.