Justice Department declares Hemp, Hemp Plants, and CBD are not controlled substances
Buried within the Justice Department news release on the expansion of a cannabis research program was the statement that hemp, hemp plants, and CBD are not controlled substance as long as delta-9 THC levels are at or below 0.3%.
CBD-Infused food products banned in Washington State
A new release from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, which was first reported by Sapling, Washington State has officially banned the commercial sale of CBD-infused food and beverages.
Medical Cannabis available for the 1st time in Louisiana
Louisiana just became the first “Deep South” state to dispense medical cannabis from GB Sciences, four years after state lawmakers agreed to give patients access to medicinal cannabis.
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has introduced the Hemp for Victory Act
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has introduced the Hemp for Victory Act, a sweeping measure which aims to plow the ground for the nation’s hemp industry.
“My bill will lay the foundation for how we can optimize the hemp industry’s potential and ensure this opportunity benefits family farms and small businesses across America,” U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii said of her proposed law.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it will introduce federal hemp rules in August
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it will introduce federal hemp rules in August, speeding up the release date from previous plans to roll out the guidelines next year.