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Illinois Hemp regulation battle continues

Illinois News Joint

Though all these proposals deal with hemp regulations and consumer safety, SB3926 does not align with Ford and Collins’ bills. The bill would create the Intoxicating Hemp-Derived THC Consumer Products Safety Committee, which would include 19 committee members, who would issue a consumer-safety standards report on or before Jan.

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4 Reasons Why Total Count Microbial Tests Are Poor Safety Indicators

Medicinal Genomics

The truth is that total count tests are not a good indicator of cannabis and hemp product safety for the following reasons: Pathogenic microbes may still be present Testing methods often do not agree Growers are discouraged from using beneficial microbes Growers are encouraged to use remediation. fumigatus, A. Methods do not agree.

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Why New York Retailers Should Not “Gift” Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Earlier this week, New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued cease and desist letters to more than two dozen retailers suspected of violating the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act ( MRTA ) by gifting cannabis. The post Why New York Retailers Should Not “Gift” Cannabis appeared first on Harris Bricken.

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Rep. Ford introduces Consumable Hemp Licensing bill

Illinois News Joint

In addition, HB4161 would: Permit the wholesale and retail sale of cannabinoids, hemp concentrate, or any other intermediate hemp cannabinoid products. Provide that no person shall cultivate or grow hemp for commercial purposes unless licensed by the Department of Agriculture and subject to the rules of the Department.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

MMJ Recs

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products.

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Public Safety Canada: Announcement On Enforcement of Illegal Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Public Safety (PS) is supporting efforts to enforce the legalization and regulation of cannabis through activities to deter criminal activity and to help ensure that organized crime does not penetrate the legalized system. The AFN is expected to put forward its proposal to the Government of Canada by April 1, 2020. Considerations.

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Cannabis Recall Issued by Oregon Regulatory Commission for Arsenic

Veriheal

The cannabis in question was a batch of Blueberry Muffins cultivated by Bend Cannabis Company. Under the new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) rules, any cannabis cultivated after March 1, 2023, must be tested for microbiological contaminants and heavy metals. However, if a concentrate or extract fails, there are remediation options.