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Tag: Hemp
New Cannabis Products Hitting The Market This Year
In the U.S., the legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes has been rolling across the country. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been decriminalized at the federal level and, as of January of 2020, recreational marijuana is legal in 11 states, plus the District of Columbia. More states are destined to follow suit. The cannabis plant contains several […]
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Senate Passes COVID-19 Relief Act for Hemp Farmers
In December of 2018, hemp became a legal commodity crop in the U.S., giving the hemp retailer and hemp farmer the same protections awarded to traditional agricultural businesses under the Farm Bill. Under the law, farmers are provided monetary relief when crop failures occur due to natural disasters. However, the disaster relief programs historically offered […]
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Hemp Laws in 2020: States Divided
Hemp Farmers Remain Confused in the 2020 Growing Season Despite the federal government’s efforts to streamline the 2020 hemp production guidelines, many states are still following the 2014 pilot rules for this growing season. The result of each state basically making their own rules is a patchwork of varying guidelines for 2020- causing mass confusion […]
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5 Liability Facts About the CBD & Hemp Industry
It is safe to say that the CBD and hemp industry are currently booming. At the end of 2018, hemp was taken off of the Schedule I substance list and products made from hemp, such as CBD oil, were permitted. Although there has been significant deregulation, there are still unique issues to consider related to […]
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