Hemp Beverages: Legal Updates and State-by-State Comparisons The increasingly popular hemp-infused beverage industry has found itself at the forefront of a wave of legislative changes and challenges across the United States. A patchwork of regulation has set the stage for an open economic laboratory. In this post, we’ll examine the latest developments in Louisiana, Iowa,…
The U.S. hemp industry, valued at a staggering $28 billion, has flourished over the past few years, creating thousands of jobs and proving its ability to coexist with the recreational marijuana sector under reasonable regulations. Predominantly driven by small businesses, this growing market now faces a significant threat as the Farm Bill is up for…
Hemp Veto: Understanding Governor DeSantis’s Motives Governor Ron DeSantis recently made headlines by vetoing Senate Bill 1698, a legislative move that would have imposed significant restrictions on the hemp industry in Florida, citing concerns over the potential negative impact on small businesses. While initially seen as a protective measure for the industry, further insights reveal…
As these products become widely used across the nation, people are often asking what the difference is between these intriguing new hemp highs.
Hemp Regulation and Medical Marijuana May Come to North Carolina in the Same Bill In a clever legislative maneuver, members of North Carolina’s state senate are attempting to legalize medical marijuana by attaching it to a bill aimed at regulating hemp and CBD products. The Senate has already shown its support by passing a medical…
Months after launching, the health-focused cannabis company came face to face with the COVID-19 pandemic.
We take a look at the compound from a scientific, medicinal, and legal standpoint and pick apart the logic that gave rise to THCA hemp flower as a viable product in the marketplace.
Business owners in the state will benefit from added clarity regarding the sale of hemp products, but as we dig in, we will find that everything is not all peachy.
The State-by-State Assault on Hemp Continues Once again, our weekly deep dive has unearthed yet another litany of impending regulations that threaten to cripple the hemp industry, with only smattering of good news between the would-be disasters. Strap in and get ready. Massachusetts As of April 3, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)…
Urgent Update: 21 State Attorneys General Implore Congress To Pose Strict Regulations In recent developments that could significantly impact the hemp industry, attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, D.C., have made a concerted push for Congress to make strict amendments to the 2018 Farm Bill to regulate hemp products. This move, highlighted by the…
