Hemp provisions in North Carolina needed to protect millions in investment
North Carolina’s 2022 Farm Act, which advanced this week, would firmly establish the legality of industrial hemp, legislators say. First, the Act, introduced in the…
Legislation
Guyana government in talks over law to structure hemp industry
The government of Guyana has started talks regarding legislation aimed at establishing a hemp industry in the country. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said the Industrial…
‘Frankenstein Bill’ that would have hurt Virginia hemp stakeholders fails to pass
A controversial cannabis bill that would have outlawed hemp-derived CBD and delta-8 THC products has failed to pass the Virginia State Senate and won’t be…
DEA and hemp group’s lawyers spar over THC and Farm Bill’s intent
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) hit back at the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) Tuesday, restating its position that cannabis extracts that go beyond the…
Colombia sets trade regulations for medical MJ, CBD and other cannabinoids
[Clarification: This is an updated version of a story posted April 5 that corrects and clarifies the specifics of the resolution passed last weekend. –…
Australian state to review hemp act as stakeholders say rules are too strict
The government in the Australian island state of Tasmania has indicated it will revisit its Industrial Hemp Act amid concerns by stakeholders that current rules…
Virginia stakeholders push back against law targeting delta-8 THC
The Virginia Hemp Coalition (VHC) is urging the state’s governor to veto or amend a bill they say would unnecessarily criminalize hemp products. The measure,…
Portuguese trade group asks government to suspend hemp amendment
Trade group Cannacasa has requested the Portuguese government suspend an amendment that puts tight restrictions on hemp production, calling the law “highly harmful to the…
Delta-8 still challenged in Kentucky
A state senate committee signed off on a proposed bill in Kentucky that would ban “intoxicating” hemp products. The bill is primarily aimed at delta-8…
Costa Rica law expected soon
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado is expected to soon sign a bill authorizing hemp production and a medical marijuana program. Alvarado partially vetoed the law…
