I would like to see other states adopt similar policies while eliminating the unnecessary restrictions on cannabis seeds. Although Missouri’s new variance is flawed, it points in the right direction. We need more of this kind of practical reform.
Author: Rod Kight
UPS Tightens Hemp Shipping Rules on December 11. My Advice Hasn’t Changed.
For businesses shipping hemp flower, the new UPS requirements are significant. But my advice about using UPS to ship hemp remains the same: Don’t do it.
Missouri Hemp Rules Change November 12: What Businesses Need to Know
Missouri hemp businesses face a looming state deadline. Beginning November 12, 2026, several hemp-derived cannabinoid products move into the state’s regulated marijuana system. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation recently issued guidance explaining how it intends to implement the new law.
North Carolina Cannabis Council Considers Broad Ban on Public THC Consumption
North Carolina’s Cannabis Council is considering options and approaches to where adults could consume THC products if the state adopts a comprehensive cannabis regulatory system. Most of the recommendations get it completely wrong.
Ohio Hemp Litigation: Regulation or Protectionism?
Ohio’s attempt to move federally lawful hemp products into its closed marijuana market has now produced three federal preliminary injunctions and an expedited appeal to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. These cases are important for reasons that extend beyond Ohio.
Guardrails or Gatekeepers? The Next Chapter of Cannabis Regulation [VIDEO WEBINAR]
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to speak to the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) about the rapidly changing legal landscape for hemp and marijuana. I called the presentation “Guardrails or Gatekeepers?” because I think that distinction captures one of the most important cannabis policy questions we face.
Legal Cannabis, Unenforceable Contracts?
In another example of why US cannabis policy is inherently contradictory, a federal court of appeals just voided an otherwise enforceable commercial contract solely because the contract involved marijuana.
Beyond “Gas Station Weed”: Why Convenience Stores Belong in the Cannabis Market
The phrase “gas station weed” is a lazy insult, not a policy position. A cannabinoid product does not become safe because it crosses the threshold of a marijuana dispensary. It does not become dangerous because it sits behind the counter at a convenience store.
Federal Court Blocks Ohio Hemp Law on Commerce Clause Grounds
There is a big difference between establishing legitimate product standards and using marijuana laws to close a state market to federally lawful interstate hemp.