Kansas Lawmakers Discuss Legality Of Intoxicating Hemp THC Products
“If it’s intoxicating, it’s damaging.” By Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector While Kansas remains one of the last states in the nation without legalized medical or recreational marijuana, THC-infused drinks have evaded scrutiny from officials. The question of the legality of the drinks came up Thursday at a meeting of a joint legislative committee on security. […]
39 Bipartisan State And Territory Attorneys General Push Congress To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products
A bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general is calling on Congress to clarify the federal definition of hemp and impose regulations preventing the sale of intoxicating cannabinoid products. In a letter sent to the Republican chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations and Agriculture Committees on Friday, members of the National Association […]
As Ohio’s Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban Takes Effect, Business Owners Brace For Impact
“To see the governor and members of the legislature be anti-business on this front is very concerning when other states have been able to figure this out.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans who sell intoxicating hemp products are worried what the 90-day ban that goes into effect on Tuesday will mean for their […]
Ohio Governor Issues Order Banning Intoxicating Hemp Product Sales For 90 Days
“Intoxicating hemp has no required regulatory testing…and sold in packages enticing to children.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has issued a 90-day executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products starting this coming Tuesday. Intoxicating hemp products are items that contain THC that are sold anywhere other than […]
New Ohio Senate Bill Would Ban Sale Of Intoxicating Hemp Products To People Under 21
“Everybody agrees [intoxicating hemp products are] targeted to children to look like Skittles and Oreo cookies and that it’s unregulated… We need to act because this stuff is poisoning kids [and] making kids sick.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio state Sen. Bill DeMora (D) recently introduced a bill that would ban the sale […]
California Governor Signs Bill To Integrate Hemp And Marijuana Markets After Banning Intoxicating Cannabinoids Outside Of Dispensaries
The governor of California has signed a bill to integrate intoxicating hemp products into the state’s existing marijuana market—an attempt to consolidate the cannabis industry and prevent youth access to unregulated hemp. After the legislation from Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D) passed the Senate last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed it into law […]
Bill To Restrict Intoxicating Hemp Products To Only Marijuana Dispensaries In St. Louis County, Missouri Dies Without A Vote
“After engaging with stakeholders and hearing a lot of thoughtful discussion between stakeholders and also the council, I have come to the conclusion that there is not a pathway at this time or a consensus to move forward on this.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A St. Louis County, Missouri bill aimed at preventing intoxicating […]