Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are taking drastic action to kill the state’s hemp industry and pull the rug out from underneath its cannabis economy. 

In a groundbreaking and unexpected ruling the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals found that THC-O meets the legal definition of “hemp” under the 2018 Farm Bill and is not a controlled substance, contrary to the DEA’s position.

In addition to killing the hemp cannabinoid industry, the Mary Miller Amendment will also kill the industrial hemp industry. This articles explains why.

Michael Parson, the lame-duck governor of Missouri, just issued an executive order that effectively bans all sales of foods containing “unregulated psychoactive cannabis products” in the state, effective September 1, 2024.

Have you complied with the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Requirements? We strongly recommend reviewing your business entity’s structure and ownership in light of these new regulations.

While most hemp operators are in favor of sensible regulation, critics of the New Jersey legislation say that it will effectively kill any future for hemp businesses in the state.

Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture established new emergency regulations and a licensing program for businesses working with hemp derived cannabinoids. Businesses currently operating in the hemp-derived cannabinoid space in Tennessee, or those planning to do so in the future, should review these important changes and conform their business plans accordingly.