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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. HB5306 was referred to the Rules Committee , and SB3790 was referred to Assignments.

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Bad News for Hemp THC Beverages in California

Canna Law Blog

Another extremely popular alternative has been hemp THC beverages. When we talk about hemp THC beverages, we mean beverages containing hemp-derived delta-9 THC. But wait, you may be asking, “doesn’t federal law only allow for up to 0.3% There is a federal law cap of 0.3%

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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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Massachusetts Cannabis Retailers Can Now Sell Hemp Products: What Retailers Need To Know

Cannabis Law Report

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently voted to issue Guidance for the Retail Sale of Hemp to clarify requirements and… 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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Massachusetts: Retail cannabis stores soon will be allowed to sell hemp products

Cannabis Law Report

Retail cannabis stores in Massachusetts should become able to purchase and then sell consumer-ready hemp products within “the next few… Read More.

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