A proposed federal crackdown on intoxicating hemp-derived products has triggered a political standoff between Kentucky’s two Republican senators, with Sen. Rand Paul blocking an agriculture spending bill that includes language […]
Dispute over intoxicating hemp regulation puts spending bill on hold in U.S. Senate Read More »
Texas lawmakers have revived efforts to ban intoxicating hemp products just one month after Gov. Greg Abbott unexpectedly vetoed a prohibition-focused bill, setting the stage for another high-stakes policy battle
Texas lawmakers revive intoxicating hemp ban, as Rhode Island halts retail licenses Read More »
European lawmakers are pressing the European Commission to adopt an EU-wide definition of industrial hemp that raises the allowable THC level from 0.3% to 0.5%, as they seek to harmonize
EU lawmakers push to raise THC limit to 0.5% under unified regulations for hemp Read More »
Dodgy producers of hemp-derived intoxicants would have a year to continue selling their colorfully packaged treats to kids before the substances are banned or regulated federally, members of a U.S.
U.S. proposal would restrict hemp intoxicants, give industry a year to wind down sales Read More »
A proposed agency in Pennsylvania would oversee intoxicating hemp-derived substances under a recently introduced bipartisan bill, SB 49. A newly formed Cannabis Control Board (CCB) would take over regulation of
Hemp, medical pot would be regulated by one agency under bill floated in Pennsylvania Read More »
Federal outlook: Congress steers toward closing controversial loophole Action around intoxicating hemp products remained fast and furious this week, with federal lawmakers moving ahead on sweeping restrictions and several states
Action fast, furious across U.S. as officials scramble to rein in intoxicating hemp Read More »
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has revived legislation that would raise the legal THC limit for industrial hemp from 0.3% to 1.0%, a move that comes as lawmakers simultaneously escalate efforts
A rare rift between Texas’ top Republican leaders has upended efforts to ban hemp-derived THC products, setting the stage for a dramatic policy showdown in a special legislative session next
Policy showdown looms in Texas after governor’s veto of bill to ban intoxicating hemp Read More »
Pakistan has taken another step toward formalizing its industrial hemp sector with the allocation of nearly Rs. 2 billion ($6.9 million) in federal funding to support cannabis infrastructure and oversight.
Pakistan earmarks $6.9 million for hemp and medical marijuana, but regulation lags Read More »
[This story is an update to our coverage Thursday, June 5] A Republican-controlled House panel has advanced a spending bill that CBD stakeholders warn could cripple the sector by banning
Provision targeting intoxicating hemp advances, casting cloud over U.S. CBD market Read More »
