Hemp Legalization & Regulatory News for Hemp Businesses

Summary In 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize the entire cannabis market, from production to distribution and sales. Consuming cannabis had been legal in the country since 1974, and consumption had been increasing before the 2013 legalization. Still, the history of the regulations concerning cannabis in Uruguay had not been

Intoxicating hemp products were to be pulled from New Jersey store shelves on Saturday per the next stage of the rules signed into law last month by Gov. Phil Murphy (D). 1728576469108 The products — most typically seltzers containing hemp-derived delta-8 THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids — were sold prolifically in gas stations and liquor stores throughout the state

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I support the recent ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals, but I fear its unintended consequences. While the decision rightly acknowledges that THC can linger in the bloodstream long after impairment has passed, the ruling may lead to a dangerous misconception: that it’s safe to drive after using marijuana. Just like some alcohol users

Header Image: Assistant Attorney General Jason David Parmer The West Virginia Supreme Court is set to hear the appeal of an individual on probation who was denied medical cannabis access by a judge, WV News reports. Kyle John Schober is currently serving probation for possession of cocaine with intent to deliver and, under West Virginia law,

In today’s ruling, it is clarified that cultivation in hydroponic hemp systems is legal unless empirical evidence testifies to public health risks Brussels – According to the EU Court of Justice, member states cannot ban hemp cultivation in indoor hydroponic systems. The only limitation is respect for public health, that is, compliance with the legal limit of THC not

NORFOLK, Va. – Matthew Taylor Morris, 38, a local attorney and resident of Virginia Beach, pled guilty to his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of marijuana. According to court documents, beginning in at least January 2021, Donald Thomas Rogers, 35, of Portsmouth, the owner of a Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL), allegedly became

Header Image:The Hon. Andrew M. Jacobs Source:  Marijuana Moment & Arizona Mirror “This reinforces our understanding of the voters’ intent, expressed through their enactment of Proposition 207, that unimpaired driving after consuming marijuana cannot be penalized.” By Jim Small, Arizona Mirror The state can’t suspend someone’s driver’s license because they have THC in their bloodstream

A former Stiiizy Inc. employee said the cannabis company’s policy of paying hourly employees per trimmed marijuana plant often results in a rate below minimum wage, according to a lawsuit filed in California state court. Worker Christian Segura said Stiiizy paid him $2.50 per cannabis plant he took care of. He was on average able

ICBC reports Guyana’s Attorney General Anil Nandlall recently cautioned law enforcement not to jail cannabis consumers in possession of less than 30 grams of cannabis in the South American country, stating that doing so is against the law. “The statement from the Attorney General follows a report of the Police arresting and locking up a