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Texas Hemp Retailers Warn New Product Ban Could Devastate Small Businesses

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Hemp, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Sales / By Jeff Leclere

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 …

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Florida Moves to Regulate and Tax Hemp-Derived THC Products

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Hemp, In The News, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

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: …

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Alcohol Industry Pressures Congress to Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Hemp, In The News, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

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 …

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Hemp Industry Thrives in 2024 Despite Delta-8 Ban Push

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Hemp, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Sales / By Jeff Leclere

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 …

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Alabama Shifts Hemp Oversight to Alcohol Regulators: A Big Step for Cannabis Safety and Trust

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Hemp, In The News, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

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 …

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