Pending Federal Hemp Legislation Could Reshape The Legal Industry By Banning Some Products (Op-Ed)
“The outcome of the debates around these provisions will determine the future of hemp-derived products in the United States, and the economic viability of the industry.” By Lauren Estevez and Joanne Caceres, Dentons US Cannabis Group As Congress returns from recess this month, the hemp industry is closely monitoring provisions that could fundamentally reshape the […]
Texas Senate Again Votes To Ban THC Hemp Products Despite Governor’s Push For Regulations
As the second special session of the Texas legislature commences, the state Senate has again approved a bill to that would ban hemp THC products. Despite Gov. Greg Abbott (R) renewing his call for a regulatory model for intoxicating cannabinoids and an age limit of 21 to purchase such products, the Senate on Monday passed […]
Texas Crime Labs Say They Don’t Have Enough Resources To Test Hemp Products For THC As Lawmakers Consider Ban
“I’m going to prioritize the fentanyl before hemp, and every dollar I spend on testing drugs is a dollar I don’t have to spend on testing a sexual assault kit.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune As Texas lawmakers debate whether to regulate or ban THC products, officials with the state’s crime labs say they […]
Indian Tribes See Opportunity In Hemp THC Products, Even In States That Continue Marijuana Criminalization
“We are going to stand strong with our own tribal sovereignty on this issue.” By Mary Annette Pember, ICT The operators of the Little Pines cannabis dispensary in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin say its location next to Munchies to Go was just a happy accident. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Indians’s business […]
Texas Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Ban Hemp THC Products As Democratic Walkout Prevents Floor Vote
Texas lawmakers took up a bill on Wednesday that would ban consumable hemp products containing THC. But despite the committee hearing being held, the legislation isn’t expected to advance during an ongoing special session as Democratic state lawmakers continue to deny the House a quorum to pass any measures amid a conflict over proposed redistricting. […]
Bill To Let Only Marijuana Dispensaries Sell Intoxicating Hemp Products Stalls In St. Louis County, Missouri
“I think that there’s a sincere appetite from enough members on the council that recognize there’s some problems that need to be addressed with this industry.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A final vote on a St. Louis County bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products stalled out Tuesday night after about a dozen business owners […]
Four In Five Texas Voters Want Hemp Products To Be Regulated, Not Banned, Poll Shows As THC Prohibition Bill Stalls
As a Texas Senate-passed bill to ban consumable hemp products with any amount of THC sits in limbo in the House, a new poll shows likely voters in the state across the political spectrum aren’t on board with the policy change—with an overwhelming majority saying they support regulation over prohibition of cannabinoids. The Senate hemp […]
Mitch McConnell Blasts Rand Paul Over Hemp Dispute, Saying He ‘Derailed’ A Push To Criminalize THC Products
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the Senate floor on Friday to lambast opponents of his proposal to ban hemp THC products, including his home-state GOP colleague who he said “derailed” his attempt to recriminalize most consumable cannabinoids through a key spending bill. During a floor speech, McConnell acknowledged that he “led the effort” to […]
Texas Senate Passes Bill To Criminalize Most Consumable Hemp Products, Sending It To House
The Texas Senate has now formally pass a bill that would outlaw consumable hemp products with any detectable amount of THC—even as the governor, who recently vetoed similar legislation during the regular session, continues to call for the state to regulate rather than ban the products outright. Senators voted 21–8 to approve SB 5, from […]