Hemp
Hawaii is tightening its grip on hemp regulation with a new bill signed into law by Governor Josh Green. The legislation mandates that all hemp product distributors and retailers operating in the state must register with the Hawaii Department of Health, aiming to improve oversight and safety in a rapidly expanding market. The new law …
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act, aimed at tripling the allowed THC concentration in hemp from 0.3% to 1%. The move comes as a House spending bill threatens to ban most consumable hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The bill addresses key challenges faced by the hemp industry under existing federal …
Sen. Rand Paul Proposes Raising Hemp THC Cap Amid Federal Crackdown Read More »
Retailers across Texas are sounding the alarm over a proposed state ban that could wipe hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC off the shelves—and with it, the livelihoods of thousands of small business owners. A new report highlights just how severe the economic fallout could be if lawmakers move forward with stricter rules on consumable hemp …
Texas Hemp Retailers Warn New Product Ban Could Devastate Small Businesses Read More »
Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at tightening regulations on hemp-derived THC products, including popular items like Delta-8 THC and THC-infused beverages. The proposed bills seek to impose new restrictions and taxes on these products, sparking debate among industry stakeholders, public health officials, and consumers. Key Provisions of the Proposed Legislation: Industry and Public Response: …
Florida Moves to Regulate and Tax Hemp-Derived THC Products Read More »
The alcohol industry is stepping into the cannabis debate again—this time by lobbying Congress to impose tighter federal regulations on hemp-derived cannabinoid products like Delta-8 THC, Delta-10, and HHC. The move highlights growing concerns over competition, public health, and regulatory confusion in the rapidly expanding hemp market, but also raises questions about the motives of …
Alcohol Industry Pressures Congress to Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Read More »
Against the odds, the hemp industry saw growth in 2024—even as federal agencies and state governments ramped up efforts to ban popular hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC. According to a new USDA report, the sector showed surprising resilience during a time when regulation and uncertainty loomed large. The hemp market has faced ongoing challenges, particularly …
Hemp Industry Thrives in 2024 Despite Delta-8 Ban Push Read More »
Alabama lawmakers have approved a bill that gives the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) the power to oversee consumable hemp products. This important move shows how the cannabis industry is growing up — and how states are working to create safer, more trusted cannabis products. In this article, High Science breaks down what’s happening, why …
