Idaho says it will soon be ready to submit hemp program to USDA
Idaho, the last of the 50 U.S. states to establish a hemp program, said it hopes to submit its hemp plan to the U.S. Department…
Regulatory
French proposal would open €700m CBD market, but ban sale of loose flowers
French hemp stakeholders say they will appeal a proposal that would ban the sale of raw hemp flowers after the government this week sent a draft…
Oregon THC field tests begin; state will regulate delta-8 THC
Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) agents have started visiting state hemp farms with THC field test kits after the commission approved temporary rules for its…
Kentucky association pushes back against crackdown on delta-8 THC
The Kentucky Hemp Association (KHA) has sued the state’s agriculture and state police commissioners after what it says were illegal raids at lawful hemp retail…
Argentina’s Senate advances bill on hemp, medical cannabis
Argentina’s Senate has overwhelmingly approved a law that would establish a regulatory framework for the development of the medical cannabis and industrial hemp sectors. The proposed law,…
Connecticut restricts delta-8 THC
A new cannabis law recently enacted in Connecticut includes tight restrictions on the sale of delta-8 THC, as the state joins others around the USA…
Michigan puts delta-8 THC under state’s marijuana regulations
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation putting hemp-derived delta-8 THC under the state’s marijuana regulations, effectively announcing the shutdown a nascent gray market for…
After crippling delays, Portuguese agency finally approves 20 growers
Portugal’s Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary (DGAV) authorized 20 of 60 requests submitted to grow industrial hemp this year, and is still reviewing an additional…
Spanish hemp tech project begins with basics: Calling the cops
A hemp technology initiative in western Spain has started by calling the police, as it looks to set the stage for development of the industry…
Stakeholder groups get delay on changes to EU hemp feed rules
The European Commission’s Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food & Feed (SCOPAFF) has agreed to delay changes to the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials until…
