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The Hemp Standard is 0.3% THC. That Should Be Changed.

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We are heading into the first decade of scaled commercial hemp production in the United States since the 1920s. Hemp is legal. But the USDA’s interim rules governing the production of hemp threaten significantly this economic juggernaut. percent to be deemed hemp, and later by the United States, which codified the 0.3

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Global Legal Cannabis Markets Analysis 2021-2028 by Sources (Marijuana, Hemp), End-use (Recreational, Medical), Derivatives (CBD, THC) – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Medical cannabis is used for the treatment of various chronic conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, cancer, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, and other neurological conditions. Thus, a wide application scope has led to an increased product demand for the treatment of various chronic conditions.

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Alert: Important rulemaking updates in CO & OR

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They write… This week, we’re alerting you to important rulemaking updates in two major hemp states: Colorado. Hemp Roundtable expressed its deep concerns with pesticide testing regulations imposed by regulation in Colorado – which held hemp producers and manufacturers to a higher, more onerous standard than adult-use cannabis.

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

Prior to prohibition in the 1950s, Poland had a strong hemp industry, but only recently has the Polish government opened up the opportunity to grow cannabis plants again. Qualifying conditions include chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, chemo-induced nausea, and treatment-resistant epilepsy. Is CBD legal in Poland?

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Is Europe falling behind?

The Cannigma

Europe’s obviously come a long way and most of the countries on the continent have varying degrees of medical programs alongside going hemp industries but can you start by giving a quick overview of where Europe is in comparison to North America but also your thoughts on why the momentum seems to be different?

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Denver Firm Vicente Sederberg Launches ESG Practice, Aims to Help Marijuana and Hemp Industries Lead on Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Diversity

Cannabis Law Report

Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS) announced Tuesday it has formed an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practice aimed at helping the burgeoning marijuana and hemp industries become leaders in sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Kim Napoli. and around the world.

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Washington Cannabis Update: Non-CBD Cannabinoid Additives

Canna Law Blog

THC is the cannabinoid that has psychoactive effects resulting in users getting “high”, while CBD is not considered psychoactive and is used for a variety of purposes including as an FDA approved treatment for epilepsy ( Epidiolex ). Testing; enforcement.