Category: Hemp Legalization & Regulatory News for Hemp Businesses

USDA gives hemp farmers breathing room on THC, testing, but retains DEA requirement

Hemp producers will have more breathing room under newly released rules on the federally mandated THC levels before they are declared criminally negligent, with the margin of error increasing from a total of 0.5% to 1% THC. Hemp farmers and testing agents will also have more time to harvest plants after testing, with the harvest… Continue reading USDA gives hemp farmers breathing room on THC, testing, but retains DEA requirement

How Weed Legalization in California is Changing Cannabis Culture

Luxury cannabis products have emerged that cater to an elevated customer. The quintessential “stoner” stereotype is far outdated, and much like streetwear over the past couple of years, something that was once “underground” is starting to find its footing and the beginning of an entirely new luxury consumer marketplace. Shot in LA, we take a… Continue reading How Weed Legalization in California is Changing Cannabis Culture

Turning the Tide Towards Federal Legalization of Marijuana

Our Jessica Stone & Tom Carroll sit down for an exclusive interview with the Capitol Hill’s most influential Cannabis lobbyist. Saphira Galoob of the National Cannabis Roundtable shares her take on the current regulatory picture and offers which lawmakers she believes can turn the tide towards federal legalization. Sign up today for Cannabis Capitalist! –… Continue reading Turning the Tide Towards Federal Legalization of Marijuana

USDA: Latest payments for pandemic-affected hemp farmers coming soon

Some $13 billion in additional agricultural aid for pandemic-impacted farmers should start going out by end of month. Agriculture Undersecretary Bill Northey says the funds could go out even before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20. “We certainly have some things we would like to be able to get out very quickly,”… Continue reading USDA: Latest payments for pandemic-affected hemp farmers coming soon

California lawsuit over hemp destruction on hold

A federal judge in California has tapped the brakes on a lawsuit from a hemp grower who saw the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife bulldoze 500 acres of his plants. Apothio LLC is suing the state and also Kern County authorities for $1 billion after the plants were razed in 2019. Apothio argues that… Continue reading California lawsuit over hemp destruction on hold

New industry group in Spain aims to change government’s flower opposition

Daniel Fernandez is hoping for a hemp renaissance in Spain this year with the launch of a new Spanish industry association. But first, the Galicia native says federal authorities need to be educated on the  economic possibilities of the crop so that Spain can tap underlying potential for collaboration on hemp projects with Portugal, Eastern… Continue reading New industry group in Spain aims to change government’s flower opposition

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to Push for Legal Recreational Marijuana

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for the legalization and regulation of marijuana for recreational use by adults, his third attempt in as many years to get the drug fully legalized in the state. Cuomo, a Democrat, announced his proposal Wednesday as part of his upcoming State of the State agenda for the year.… Continue reading New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to Push for Legal Recreational Marijuana

FDA says it seeks ‘real world data’ to fill in CBD research gaps in ‘end of administration’ update

Federal food and drug officials said Friday that they plan to fill in current CBD research gaps with “real world data” — but industry advocates are frustrated that regulators haven’t done enough to clear up the rules, which has caused supply-chain bottlenecks while leaving consumers to navigate an increasing field of unregulated products. An update… Continue reading FDA says it seeks ‘real world data’ to fill in CBD research gaps in ‘end of administration’ update

Cannabis business: What marijuana legalization means for Illinois

Cresco Labs CEO and Charlie Bachteu and Alexis Keenan of Yahoo Finance discuss the process of growing marijuana and how legalization in Illinois is changing the way cannabis is processed and distributed. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market… Continue reading Cannabis business: What marijuana legalization means for Illinois

California bill to legalize hemp extracts in food, drinks, includes ban on smokable flower

California lawmakers will be faced again with the long-debated question of whether to allow hemp extracts in food and beverages in the state when the legislative session opens Monday, but this time the proposal comes with a twist: The measure would also ban smokable hemp flower – an increasingly popular and unregulated segment of the industry.… Continue reading California bill to legalize hemp extracts in food, drinks, includes ban on smokable flower

Aurora CEO on the demand for marijuana in the U.S.

Aurora Cannabis CEO Miguel Martin says they are close to a ‘tipping point’ in making cannabis more accessible to Americans after the Democrats took over the majority in the Senate. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC… Continue reading Aurora CEO on the demand for marijuana in the U.S.

Money from marijuana legalization — provinces weigh costs and benefits

Money from marijuana legalization is something many provinces haven’t had to budget for before, but with the extra cash from cannabis also comes some extra costs. CBC News takes a look at how different provinces are rolling out their fiscal plans, and their expectations of pot revenue and how they plan to spend it. Welcome… Continue reading Money from marijuana legalization — provinces weigh costs and benefits

Vermont to conduct ‘contactless’ inspections of hemp operators during COVID

Vermont will be conducting contactless inspections of hemp operators to limit person-to-person contact during the pandemic. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets says the inspections will begin with a phone call, followed by an email and an online form to gather information about number of harvested lots, yields, and results of contaminant testing,… Continue reading Vermont to conduct ‘contactless’ inspections of hemp operators during COVID

How Colorado’s marijuana legalization strengthened the drug’s black market | Marijuana

Some states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use have experienced a surge in the drug’s black market activity. In particular, Colorado has become a haven for underground marijuana cultivation, sale and export, prompting questions about how legalization led to some unforeseen consequences. John Ferrugia of Rocky Mountain PBS has the story. Stream your PBS… Continue reading How Colorado’s marijuana legalization strengthened the drug’s black market | Marijuana

Marijuana: Why the drug became illegal, and the future of legalization | USA TODAY

Here’s what you need to know about the future of marijuana legalization in the United States, from its racist beginnings to today. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3nivTCz TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey legislators have passed landmark bills which, if signed into law, will allow New Jerseyans to possess, buy and sell — with taxes levied — marijuana for… Continue reading Marijuana: Why the drug became illegal, and the future of legalization | USA TODAY

Biden to tap Merrick Garland for attorney general, who oversees DEA

Read more about Garland’s nomination at Marijuana Business Daily. President-elect Joe Biden has settled on Merrick Garland as his nominee for U.S. attorney general, multiple news organizations reported Wednesday, tapping a federal judge to oversee the Department of Justice, which includes the Drug Enforcement Administration. Garland, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals in… Continue reading Biden to tap Merrick Garland for attorney general, who oversees DEA

Bankrupt GenCanna drops suit against MedTerra, calls CBD company ‘long-term partner’

GenCanna, a Kentucky hemp and CBD company that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February, has dropped a suit against CBD company Medterra for unpaid invoices worth $4.5 million. GenCanna, now known as OGGUSA Inc., had sued Medterra last month, alleging that the latter failed to pay for shipments of CBD extracts and other products… Continue reading Bankrupt GenCanna drops suit against MedTerra, calls CBD company ‘long-term partner’

Growers Are Ready for Marijuana Legalization in New York | NBC 4 I-Team

New York is on a fast track to legalize marijuana, and growers and entrepreneurs are excited. But not everyone is on board, especially after seeing what’s happened in states like Colorado and California. Sarah Wallace reports in the final installment of a five-part series. Read more: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/Pot-Real-Price-Colorado-Example-for-New-York-504978672.html NBC 4 New York on Twitter: http://4.nbcny.com/kAuuwUN NBC… Continue reading Growers Are Ready for Marijuana Legalization in New York | NBC 4 I-Team

Global efforts to reduce plastics pollution make way for alternatives like hemp

Hemp entrepreneurs are starting the new year looking to play a role in global efforts to reduce plastic pollution. Canada has rolled out a list of single-use plastics that will be banned in the country by the end of 2021. Restrictions on single-use plastics include straws, coffee stirrers, drink rings, plastic cutlery, take-out food containers… Continue reading Global efforts to reduce plastics pollution make way for alternatives like hemp

Is Marijuana Legalization Inevitable In The US?

Every ballot initiative involving the decriminalization or legalization of marijuana passed in the 2020 election. The Democratic-controlled House also passed the MORE Act in early December, which would legalize marijuana at the federal level and implement sweeping regulations surrounding the drug. These developments reveal something important about the shift in the marijuana debate: Marijuana may… Continue reading Is Marijuana Legalization Inevitable In The US?

New Jersey Inches Closer to Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

New Jersey legislators on Thursday passed a bill aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana, clearing a path for Gov. Phil Murphy to sign it into law. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm Bloomberg Quicktake brings you live global news and original shows spanning business, technology, politics and culture. Make sense of the stories changing your business… Continue reading New Jersey Inches Closer to Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

Cannabis legalization | The National Conversation

How is legalization in Canada going to work? Canadians with a stake in the issue were invited to directly ask Minister Bill Blair, Dr. Gigi Osler, the head of the Canadian Medical Association, and lawyer Kirk Tousaw, a consultant for Canopy Growth. »»» Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 Voice Your… Continue reading Cannabis legalization | The National Conversation

Senate votes to pass bill legalizing recreational marijuana

The Senate has voted to pass a bill legalizing recreational marijuana after six months of intense debate. Because the bill was amended, it now goes back to the House of Commons and won’t be officially approved until final wording is agreed upon there. »»» Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 Voice… Continue reading Senate votes to pass bill legalizing recreational marijuana

Marijuana legalization stalls at governor’s desk

Just as Gov. Phil Murphy was getting ready to sign recreational marijuana legislation, there’s an issue with whether or not there should be penalties for those under the age of 21. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for daily videos: http://bit.ly/1ERsYqw **More info & videos below** For full episodes, check out http://www.njspotlightnews.org/ Let us know what you… Continue reading Marijuana legalization stalls at governor’s desk

Marijuana: The Latest Scientific Findings and Legalization

California, Massachusetts, Maine, and Nevada became the latest states to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing to 28 the number of states that have okayed the drug for medicinal use, recreational use, or both. Even more states have rules that allow certain kinds of cannabis extracts to be used for medical purposes. At the same time that… Continue reading Marijuana: The Latest Scientific Findings and Legalization

Lessons on marijuana legalization to learn from Colorado

Dr. Larry Wolk, the chief medical officer of Colorado, says the state didn’t face significant negative health outcomes from legalizing marijuana. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.4069178 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m… Continue reading Lessons on marijuana legalization to learn from Colorado

Weed legalization: NJ voters mull controversial ballot question

New Jersey residents are in the process of determining whether to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. Read More: https://7ny.tv/3j6aQkD Check out more Eyewitness News – https://7ny.tv/3mNAvli NEW HERE? – Hi! We’re abc7NY, also known as Channel 7 on TV, home to Eyewitness News, New York’s Number 1 news. We hope you love… Continue reading Weed legalization: NJ voters mull controversial ballot question