As a result of this ruling, the Virginia hemp industry has taken a massive step backward after many positive steps forward after the passage of the 2018 Farm Act. Virginia clearly is not for (hemp) lovers.

A Maryland court enjoins the prohibition on hemp products: “The public does not benefit when government intentionally constrains power and wealth in the hands of a few.”

The hemp industry has been the subject of a smear campaign based on unfounded allegations that it is unregulated and that it opposes regulations. Both of these claims are untrue. The hemp industry is highly regulated by both federal and state laws. Additionally, the hemp industry favors reasonable regulations regarding product safety, consumer safety, and access by minors.

Rather than scrapping dysfunctional state-level marijuana regulations and focusing on reasonable federal level regulations for hemp that ensure quality and age-gating, CANNRA has decided to double down to preserve its turf and the small but powerful group of companies it regulates. This is short-sighted and decidedly anti-cannabis.

A federal court in Arkansas just issued a landmark ruling enjoining enforcement of a recently enacted hemp law. Due to its sweeping findings, the ruling arguably makes this the single most important hemp case to date and one that every participant in the hemp industry should read.

the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III. Currently, it is listed in Schedule I. Authority to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III remains with the DEA.

As the legal and scientific landscape regarding cannabis continues to evolve, physicians must stay informed and approach the topic of cannabis use with an open mind and a commitment to the well-being of their patients.

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