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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. La Shawn K. Ford introduced HB5306, and Sen.

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European Industrial Hemp Association submits novel foods application to UK Food Standards Authority

Cannabis Law Report

The European Industrial Hemp Association’s (EIHA) Novel Food Consortium has submitted its Novel Foods application to the UK Food Standards… Read More. The post European Industrial Hemp Association submits novel foods application to UK Food Standards Authority first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Regulate Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD in Food

Cannabis Law Report

introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other ingredients used in dietary supplements, foods, and beverages. Notably, this restriction only applies to dietary supplements and foods. US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.),

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German Company Recalls Hemp Food Oil After Warning By Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety

Cannabis Law Report

HempToday reports…… German company Thomas Plank has issued a recall on its hemp food oil after getting warned by the country’s Federal Office of Consumer … 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. Seeds may not be given or sold to any other person.”

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Hemp, Hemp, Hooray in California! AB 45 is Now Law

Canna Law Blog

As we anticipated, AB-45 , California’s comprehensive legislation that finally regulates (and legitimizes) industrial hemp products is now law and takes effect immediately. Governor Newsom signed the bill into law this week. Pretty huge step in the right direction for California’s booming hemp products marketplace.

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