Proposed legislation threatens to undo years of lobbying to foster Hawaii’s local hemp industry, according to farmers who just last year celebrated the repeal of regulations that had been stymying progress. Hemp is lumped into a 361-page bill to legalize recreational marijuana that was drafted by the Attorney General’s Office and released on Friday. The final draft calls for … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hemp Growers Don’t Want To Be Regulated Like Marijuana
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A violent arrest for marijuana possession shows how cops must adjust to hemp products
Police in North Carolina recently arrested people for smoking legal hemp products that smell just like marijuana, which is still illegal there. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Marijuana is illegal in North Carolina, but police there are struggling with enforcement. That is because new smokable hemp products are popular and legal. Steve Harrison from member station WFAE reports … [Read more...] about A violent arrest for marijuana possession shows how cops must adjust to hemp products
Hemp Growers, Manufacturers Sue Alaska Over THC Ban
A group of Alaska hemp growers and manufacturers has filed a lawsuit against the state challenging its new hemp regulations, arguing that they are unconstitutional and contrary to federal law. The new rules, which were approved in October and went into effect last week, are designed to regulate intoxicating hemp products. The lawsuit brought by plaintiffs including the Alaska … [Read more...] about Hemp Growers, Manufacturers Sue Alaska Over THC Ban
Report: Texas Law Enforcement Won’t Stop Raiding Hemp Shops
When Congress legalized industrial hemp in 2018, it prompted a tidal wave of CBD-based products while also eliminating a front in the war on drugs. But in Texas, some local law enforcement officials continue to fight the old battle, as a report this week in the Dallas Observer highlights. The story details a recent raid at the store Venom Vapors in Killeen, Texas, where cops, … [Read more...] about Report: Texas Law Enforcement Won’t Stop Raiding Hemp Shops
Japanese Hemp Cultivators Working To Revitalize Hemp Industry
According to a recent report from The Japan News, the region with the most hemp cultivation in Japan is the Tochigi Prefecture, located north of Tokyo. Farmers in the area initially cultivated a variety of hemp called Tochigishiro in 1982, which they still grow today. The number of hemp farmers has dwindled, with 6,000 growers in the Tochigi Prefecture at its peak, down to just … [Read more...] about Japanese Hemp Cultivators Working To Revitalize Hemp Industry
Green – It’s The New Black. Weed Is Always In Fashion
In the ever-evolving world of fashion, a green revolution is taking place, and we're not just talking about the color. Hemp, a versatile and sustainable material derived from the cannabis plant, is making a bold statement in the fashion industry. We're going to go on a ride through the world of high-end hemp clothing and accessories, exploring not just the fashion but the … [Read more...] about Green – It’s The New Black. Weed Is Always In Fashion
Hempocalypse Now: The Tale Of HB6699 & The Rise Of High-THC Hemp Products
In a twist of the legislative lingo of Connecticut's HB6699, this mind-bending bill unleashes a whole new category dubbed "High-THC Hemp Products," throwing them into the wacky world of weed. Who would have thought? Buckle up, because these products are about to get hit with a barrage of licensing and regulatory requirements. We're talking exclusive sales through licensed … [Read more...] about Hempocalypse Now: The Tale Of HB6699 & The Rise Of High-THC Hemp Products
Hemp businesses ‘feel left out’ as cannabis legalization gets closer: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The dreary day matched the uneasy mood inside Andrea Grant’s Bethesda Health and Wellness store as she opens for business one Wednesday morning, awaiting the customers of the day while also awaiting news on what could come next for her store. While sharing her store, Gov. Wes Moore signed Maryland’s recreational cannabis plan into law. In the language is a … [Read more...] about Hemp businesses ‘feel left out’ as cannabis legalization gets closer: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
Farmer: Hemp industry “may not survive” without regulatory changes
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (State House News Service) – Lawmakers and advocates are pushing bills this session that would ease restrictions on hemp and marijuana products, pitching it as a way to keep Massachusetts competitive with neighboring states and help local growers. Will TSA stop you for marijuana in your luggage? A Sen. Jo Comerford of Northampton bill (S 40) and a similar … [Read more...] about Farmer: Hemp industry “may not survive” without regulatory changes
Proposed THC limits will ‘wipe out’ hemp industry, Virginia shops say
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia’s hemp farmers and CBD shops fear new proposed limits in the General Assembly will decimate the industry. Supporters of the bills, which have won bipartisan approval, argue cracking down on intoxicating products is necessary to protect consumers. Negotiations will continue behind closed doors now that the House and Senate have passed different … [Read more...] about Proposed THC limits will ‘wipe out’ hemp industry, Virginia shops say
