The hemp industry has been the subject of a smear campaign based on unfounded allegations that it is unregulated and that it opposes regulations. Both of these claims are untrue. The hemp industry is highly regulated by both federal and state laws. Additionally, the hemp industry favors reasonable regulations regarding product safety, consumer safety, and access by minors.

Rather than scrapping dysfunctional state-level marijuana regulations and focusing on reasonable federal level regulations for hemp that ensure quality and age-gating, CANNRA has decided to double down to preserve its turf and the small but powerful group of companies it regulates. This is short-sighted and decidedly anti-cannabis.

A federal court in Arkansas just issued a landmark ruling enjoining enforcement of a recently enacted hemp law. Due to its sweeping findings, the ruling arguably makes this the single most important hemp case to date and one that every participant in the hemp industry should read.

the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III. Currently, it is listed in Schedule I. Authority to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III remains with the DEA.

As the legal and scientific landscape regarding cannabis continues to evolve, physicians must stay informed and approach the topic of cannabis use with an open mind and a commitment to the well-being of their patients.

H4 CBD is starting to appear on the market. Is it legal?

Show your support for the NY hemp industry by signing the “Stop the Ban” petition. New Yorkers should also contact their state representatives and regulators to let them know that the new “emergency regulations” will harm consumers and small businesses in the state, including the loss of many jobs.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) conducted an inspection sweep last week of over 475 businesses in the state that either manufacture or distribute hemp-derived products. As a result of this dragnet, FDACS observed nearly 70,000 packages and products that it deemed to be “illegally targeting children.”

Exciting times in the North Star State: in May, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize recreational adult-use cannabis. At the same time, Minnesotans are already enjoying the hemp-derived THC beverages widely served at restaurants and breweries.