Lithuania frees the hemp flower, but more changes are needed
Lithuanian hemp producers may now grow and sell hemp flowers on the domestic market after a new law took effect this month. But the changes…
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German group proposes commission, urges coalition not to ‘forget’ about hemp
Germany’s Cannabis Business Industry Association (BvCW) has cheered the incoming governing coalition’s plans to establish a licensing program for marijuana dispensaries, but reminded the parties…
Oregon police say cannabis seized in massive bust worth $500 million
While the cops always inflate the numbers, Oregon State Police (OSP) say they seized roughly 250 tons of illegally produced marijuana in Klamath County in…
California company, owner face felony charges over unpaid wages
A California hemp company and its owner have entered a not guilty plea to felony charges after it failed to pay wages due employees. The…
Pair whose case set CBD free in Europe are officially cleared in France
Two defendants whose cases eventually led to clarification of CBD’s legality in Europe have officially been cleared by a French court. Sébastien Béguerie and Antonin…
New York adopts final rules banning delta-8 THC, smokable hemp
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has adopted final rules that ban smokable hemp and delta-8 THC products. The state’s Cannabis Control Board formally…
Texas court reverses earlier ruling, temporarily blocks delta-8 ban
A Texas court has reversed an earlier ruling and temporarily set aside a ban on delta-8 THC in the state. Judge Jan Soifer of 126th…
Texas retailer suffers setback in legal challenge over delta-8
A CBD retailer in Texas has been denied a restraining order against a state ruling that hemp-based delta-8 THC is an illegal drug. A State…
Germany’s Hempro Int. goes to court after request to import hemp leaves is rejected
Leading European hemp company Hempro International GmbH has gone to court against Germany’s Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) after the agency…
South Carolina AG says delta-8 THC illegal under state’s hemp law
South Carolina’s attorney general has issued an opinion that delta-8 THC is illegal under state law. In response to a query from the South Carolina…
