HB 445 leads to the first arrest, revealing Alabama’s harsh hemp double standards.
Alabama’s New Hemp Law Sparks Controversy Republicans in the Alabama Legislature must feeling a sense of accomplishment today. They’ve not only shuttered numerous small businesses and sacrificed thousands of jobs, but they’ve also made headlines with a recent arrest: a woman in Athens was charged for possessing smokeable hemp products under the state’s newly established […]
Yuma hemp farm starts new chapter for Arizona farming
Yuma’s Hemp Farm Tour Highlights Economic Potential Yuma, Arizona – A recent event showcased local hemp farms and their significance for the state’s economic future. This event is noted as one of the first industrial hemp textile farm tours in Arizona, organized by the Arizona Hemp Industry and Trade Association (HITA). Leaders in agriculture discussed […]
How HB445 will require Alabama’s hemp businesses to adjust
Insights on Alabama’s Hemp Industry Challenges Alex Medina, a senior cannabis insurance advisor at Alpha Root, discussed the effects of House Bill 445 on Alabama’s hemp and CBD sectors during a conversation in April. The bill presents significant restrictions that could reshape how hemp businesses operate in the state. When asked what Alabama’s hemp retailers […]
Hemp regulation bill awaits Ivey’s decision following public petition against it and industry discussions.
The contentious bill that governs hemp-derived products in Alabama is currently awaiting the decision of Gov. Kay Ivey. House Bill 445, which Congress passed in early May, has garnered significant attention from small business owners, patients, advocates, and even law enforcement. Many believe that stronger regulations are essential. Ivey has several options: she can sign […]
State Senator Sam Givhan: Unusual alliance opposed hemp legislation for different reasons – still a ‘practical move’
Alabama’s Hemp Regulation Debate State Senator Sam Givhan recently appeared on WVNN’s “Dale Jackson Show” to discuss new legislation related to the sale of certain hemp products in Alabama. This bill, which was pursued in both the Senate and the House, faced significant opposition. Some argued it was too strict, while others felt it didn’t […]
Hemp sellers are suing Ivey and Marshall for what they claim is an unconstitutional prohibition.
Alabama Hemp Retailers Sue Over New Law Four hemp retailers in Alabama have initiated legal action against Governor Kay Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall. They contend that the state’s recently implemented hemp law essentially criminalizes advertising for their businesses and infringes upon constitutional rights, arguing that it was meant to serve as a regulatory […]
Hemp bill conflict could fire up House, Senate finance committees • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee lawmakers are headed for a showdown over the hemp law, which could significantly limit products containing intoxicating derivatives under the Senate version. Both measures were considered by the House and Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday and could affect regulated industries that earn tens of millions of revenues on sales of between estimated $280 million […]
Tennessee hemp regulation bill moves out of House Judiciary Committee • Tennessee Lookout
Despite warnings that the hemp industry will be necrotic, the House Judiciary Committee passed measures on Wednesday to conclude restrictions. Hosted by William Lambers, the House of Representatives majority of Portland. House Bill 1376 The industry will place it under the Alcoholic Beverage Commission on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, removing convenience and products […]
Hemp industry fears slate of restrictive bills could gut industry • Tennessee Lookout
Crossville businessman Maggie Clark believes a swarm of Tennessee Legislature bills that restrict hemp-related products will take the industry away from those who build it and give it to “conglomerates.” Clark is a grower, manufacturer and retailer, and says her business, Cann-I-Help and small Tennessee stores will suffer even after six years of complying with […]
Tennessee hemp industry gets legal reprieve from product ban until summer • Tennessee Lookout
Sales of popular hemp products will remain legal in Tennessee until at least June. At least in June, there will be a legal challenge to state rules where many bestselling products will go to trial in Nashville. The decision represents a six-month grace period for Tennessee’s fast-growing hemp industry, with an estimated 2.8 to 560 […]
