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politics18 hours ago•14 min saved

Texas Judge Halts Hemp-Product Ban Amid Legal Challenge

A Texas district judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order delaying enforcement of new rules that would restrict hemp-derived products like smokable THCA flower, in a lawsuit arguing regulators overstepped their authority by bypassing lawmakers. The pause lets the broader case proceed as plaintiffs challenge a post-decarboxylation “total delta-9 THC” calculation; a hearing on a longer injunction is set for April 23. The suit also targets steep new licensing fees, while Texas moves forward with medical cannabis licensing expansion and public polls show Texans divided on cannabis policy.

via Marijuana Moment|

#cannabis #hemp #judiciary

state-government2 days ago•26 min saved

Texas hemp groups sue to block smokeable-ban and licensing spike

Texas hemp industry leaders have sued the state to halt new regulations from the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission that ban natural smokeable hemp products and sharply raise licensing fees; they argue the agencies overstepped their authority by redefining hemp and by counting total THC (including THCA) for compliance, which would ban popular products like THCA flower and pre-rolled joints and jack up fees for facilities and retailers, while state officials cite youth-safety concerns and rising cannabis-poisoning calls as justification.

via The Texas Tribune|

#department-of-state-health-services #health-and-human-services-commission #hemp

policy12 days ago•3 min saved

Ohio Tightens Marijuana Rules, Bans Cross-State Purchases and Slashes Extract Potency

Ohio’s March 20 law tightens cannabis and hemp rules: importing or shipping recreational cannabis into Ohio is banned; public use is restricted; edibles must stay in original packaging; opened products must be kept out of the driver’s reach; sharing is limited; home growing remains with strict plant counts; violations can carry penalties and affect unemployment benefits; extract potency is capped at 70% (35% for plants); no cross-border purchases and limited delivery pending rules; edibles can’t resemble children-appealing shapes; tax revenue rules shift and the social equity fund is scrapped; last year’s recreational sales topped $836 million.

via Marijuana Moment|

#hemp #marijuana #ohio

politics22 days ago•1 min saved

Ohio hemp-beverage repeal bid stalls, won’t reach statewide ballot

A push to overturn Ohio’s ban on intoxicating hemp products, including THC/CBD beverages, failed to gather the required signatures by the March 19 deadline, leaving SB 56 intact. Organizers said time constraints limited their effort to collect more than 248,000 valid signatures from at least 44 counties, and Gov. DeWine’s veto removed a beverage carve-out from the measure. With no ballot measure, Ohio remains unable to overturn the law via a referendum, a feat not achieved since 2011.

via WVXU|

#ballot #beverages #hemp

politics23 days ago•1 min saved

Ohio hemp-ban repeal bid runs out of time for ballot qualification

An effort by Ohioans for Cannabis Choice to place a repeal of the state's intoxicating hemp ban on the ballot failed after organizers ran out of time to gather enough signatures—about 248,000 valid signatures across 44 counties were needed by the March 19 deadline. Senate Bill 56 already banned most intoxicating hemp, while Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a beverage carve-out; supporters argue the outcome could hurt businesses and jobs, though organizers did not disclose how many signatures were collected. Ohio hasn’t seen a ballot override of a law since 2011.

via The Statehouse News Bureau|

#ballot #beverages #cannabis

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Missouri House Advances Ban on Intoxicating Hemp to Align With Federal Rules

Missouri's House approved a bill to ban intoxicating hemp products containing more than 0.4 mg of THC per container, with sales restricted to licensed cannabis dispensaries if federal action allows it; the measure now heads to the Senate, drawing debate over marijuana definitions and market impact.

via Missouri Independent|

#dispensaries #hemp #legislation

policy1 month ago•7 min saved

FDA Misses Cannabinoid Lists Deadline as Hemp Rules Brace for Major Change

FDA failed to publish congressionally mandated lists of cannabinoids and to define what qualifies as a “container” for hemp products by the deadline, even as a November switch to a stricter hemp regime looms. The new rules would base legality on total THC (including delta-8) and other closely related cannabinoids, impose a per-container cap, and ban intermediates or non-naturally produced cannabinoids. Industry groups are pressing Congress to delay the ban and extend regulatory work, while alternatives like the HEMP Act seek to shape the forthcoming framework and testing/packaging requirements.

via Marijuana Moment|

#cannabinoids #container #fda

health-and-policy3 months ago•4 min saved

Federal and State Regulations Shape the Future of Hemp and Marijuana Products

In North Carolina, marijuana remains illegal, but hemp products with less than 0.3% THC are legal, though a new federal law set to take effect in 2026 may ban these products due to increased THC limits, threatening the state's multi-billion-dollar hemp industry and raising public safety concerns. The debate involves federal and state regulations, industry impacts, and public health considerations.

via WHQR|

#cbd #federal-law #health-and-policy

local-news3 months ago•5 min saved

Federal THC Regulations Threaten Texas Hemp and Retail Shops

New federal THC regulations, set to take effect next fall, threaten the viability of cannabis shops in Fort Worth and across the U.S., potentially forcing closures and impacting local entrepreneurs and consumers who rely on THC products for health and safety. Despite some political moves to reclassify marijuana, federal law remains restrictive, causing concern among industry advocates and shop owners.

via Fort Worth Report|

#cannabis-industry #federal-law #fort-worth

law-and-policy3 months ago•7 min saved

Ohio bans THC-infused beverages after hemp and marijuana crackdown

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill regulating and taxing the state's intoxicating hemp industry, while also establishing new criminal penalties for marijuana possession and importing. The law allows legal adult use and home cultivation of marijuana but restricts hemp sales to dispensaries, with some industry opposition and potential for referendum efforts. The legislation marks a significant shift in Ohio's drug policy, balancing regulation, revenue, and criminal enforcement.

via Signal Ohio|

#dewine #drug-legislation #hemp

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Hemp Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Government Shutdown and Policy Disputes

A last-minute provision in a federal spending bill aiming to restrict hemp-derived products like CBD and THC has caused disquiet among Republicans, especially in hemp-producing Kentucky, threatening the bill's passage and the end of the government shutdown. The provision, which bans products with more than 0.4 mg of THC per container, is opposed by some lawmakers and industry leaders who argue it could lead to an unregulated market and harm consumers. The bill is expected to pass with some opposition, and advocates hope to replace the ban with more thoughtful regulations.

via The Guardian|

#cbd #hemp #politics

politics5 months ago•6 min saved

Congress Moves to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Amid Government Shutdown

Minnesota's hemp-derived THC beverage and edible industry faces a potential shutdown due to a federal bill that would outlaw products containing more than 0.4 mg of THC within a year, sparking industry concern and opposition from other sectors like alcohol and marijuana industries. The bill, part of a broader government funding package, was approved by the Senate but faces rejection in the House, with industry stakeholders and state officials voicing concerns over regulation and economic impact.

via MinnPost|

#hemp #industry #legislation

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Hemp Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal THC Ban and Shutdown

The US Senate passed a funding bill that includes a provision to re-criminalize many hemp-derived products, including intoxicating ones like Delta-8, causing concern among hemp industry stakeholders about potential destruction of the legal hemp market, with debates centered around regulation and public safety.

via The Hill|

#funding-bill #hemp #industry-impact

politics5 months ago•7 min saved

Federal Shutdown Threatens Hemp Industry and THC Market in Texas

A recent U.S. Senate deal to end the government shutdown includes a provision that effectively bans unregulated hemp-based THC products in Texas, threatening the state's thriving hemp industry and raising concerns about federal overreach and industry regulation. The bill's implementation is delayed by a year, allowing potential legislative changes, but it has already sparked opposition from Texas lawmakers and industry groups.

via Dallas News|

#federal-legislation #hemp #industry-impact

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Federal Shutdown Threatens Hemp and THC Markets in Minnesota and Texas

A U.S. Senate spending bill could effectively ban hemp-derived THC products nationwide, threatening Minnesota's thriving hemp THC industry, which includes edibles and beverages, due to a proposed limit on THC content. The bill's passage could lead to industry collapse in Minnesota unless changes are made within a year, raising concerns among local businesses and lawmakers about economic and regulatory impacts.

via Star Tribune|

#federal-legislation #hemp #industry-impact