Hemp Company Pushes Back On DEA Claim That Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Illegal
A hemp company is pushing back on a recent court filing from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) about the agency’s stance that a cannabinoid produced synthetically from components of the cannabis plant is federally illegal—saying that its denial of another business’s petition on the issue undermines the arguments the government is making in ongoing litigation. […]
North Carolina Governor Pushes Lawmakers To Create A ‘Well-Regulated’ Legal Marijuana Market Instead Of Passing A Limited Hemp Bill
North Carolina’s Democratic governor is calling on the Republican-controlled legislature to legalize and regulate marijuana in a way that “protects kids” while lawmakers this week are considering a bill to restrict hemp THC products. Gov. Josh Stein (D) noted in a social media post on Monday that the House of Representatives is expected to take […]
Wisconsin Governor Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp THC Products Legal
Wisconsin’s governor is pushing congressional lawmakers to take action to “prevent mass disruption of the hemp industry” by stopping the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that’s set to take effect later this year. “Hemp has become an increasingly important tool for agricultural diversification, rural economic development, and value-added manufacturing, creating new opportunities for […]