The Department of Justice has rescinded a DEA decision to fire a special agent who was let go due to a positive reading for CBD on a drug test. DEA special agent Anthony L. Armour will be re-hired as a special agent and be reimbursed for back pay and legal expenses after a years-long court battle that stretches back to 2019 when a routine drug test showed he had been using CBD, … [Read more...] about DEA Re-Hires Agent Who Was Fired for Taking CBD
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Marijuana-like products in Wisconsin; how some sales are allowed
WAUWATOSA, Wis. - A new bill proposes allowing medical marijuana in Wisconsin, but some people are already legally finding similar products in the state. While marijuana is currently illegal, you can find products made from its cousin: hemp. Erin Kelly owns Kelly’s Greens in Wauwatosa, which serves some of the hemp-derived products. Erin Kelly at Kelly's Greens "So many … [Read more...] about Marijuana-like products in Wisconsin; how some sales are allowed
Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent
Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns, particularly for the immunocompromised, both through direct infection and consumption of the toxins they produce. There are currently no state or national testing mandates for … [Read more...] about Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent
It’s a small difference between hemp and marijuana but it could land you in trouble despite recent changes in the law:
SAN ANTONIO — Hemp and marijuana have two different paths in Texas as one is legal, and the other is not all because of how much THC they each have. We spoke with an attorney about how this detail is playing out in cases across Bexar County. The difference between hemp and marijuana is a small one with a huge impact. "You can lose jobs. The arrest immediately goes on your … [Read more...] about It’s a small difference between hemp and marijuana but it could land you in trouble despite recent changes in the law:
Hawaii Hemp Growers Don’t Want To Be Regulated Like Marijuana
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
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
