Could CBD Become Classified as a Narcotic?

Could CBD Become Classified as a Narcotic?

With both sides of the Atlantic struggling to grapple with how to regulate the lucrative hemp-derived product, many governing bodies could take the easy way out and designate CBD as a drug.It has b...
TN General Assembly Approves New Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Regulations

TN General Assembly Approves New Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Regulations

Both chambers of the state governing body passed measures to create a comprehensive framework of rules governing the manufacture, sale and distribution of hemp products.It has been a rather tumultu...
Minnesota’s Cannabis Legalization Bill Would Cause Massive Harm to Hemp Industry

Minnesota’s Cannabis Legalization Bill Would Cause Massive Harm to Hemp Industry

With both chambers of the State House passing the controversial measure last week, hemp advocates fear the governor's signature could effectively destroy the burgeoning industry.Minnesota is on the...
SAFE Banking Act Headed to Senate for a Historic Vote

SAFE Banking Act Headed to Senate for a Historic Vote

The measure designed to give cannabis businesses access to banking and financial services may finally have a chance to make it to President Biden’s desk for approval.Despite a disappointing attempt...
Czech Republic Bans CBD and Other Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Czech Republic Bans CBD and Other Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Citing a rigorous interpretation of European Union (EU) guidelines, Czech health officials are banning the marketing and sale of CBD and other hemp-based products.The continuing assault on hemp and...
Minnesota House Passes Recreational Cannabis Bill

Minnesota House Passes Recreational Cannabis Bill

After months of hearings, debates and heated discussions with advocates, stakeholders and policy critics, a measure legalizing adult-use marijuana in Minnesota passed in the House of Representative...
FDA Inaction Concerning CBD Is Devastating the Hemp Market

FDA Inaction Concerning CBD Is Devastating the Hemp Market

Industry experts cite the agency's refusal to establish regulatory guidelines for CBD as the leading cause for the sharp decrease in hemp cultivation and product manufacturing.According to a new st...
Curaleaf Receives NJ Recreational Cannabis License Renewal in Stunning Reversal

Curaleaf Receives NJ Recreational Cannabis License Renewal in Stunning Reversal

After denying the corporate marijuana giant's request to renew its licenses last week, Garden State regulators made an about-face and granted the renewals - with conditions.Another corporate cannab...
Minnesota Cannabis Legalization Bill Heads to the House Floor

Minnesota Cannabis Legalization Bill Heads to the House Floor

After an arduous and, at times, contentious journey through 15 committee hearings, a measure to legalize adult-use marijuana in Minnesota now moves to the House for a vote.The unofficial holiday ce...