Florida House Committee approves Hemp Products Restriction Act

Following the permit of a bill regulating hemp-derived products, entrepreneurs fear the bill could put them out of business.

The proposed bill, HB 1475, sponsored by Republican Will Robinson Jr. of Manatee County, aims to limit the amount of THC in retail hemp products. The move comes in response to the growing popularity of Delta-8, a legal product that has led to proposed hemp regulations in over 20 states over the past two years. According to the US Farm Bill of 2018, hemp cannot contain more than 0.3% THC.

The governor of Delaware decides on bills to legalize marijuana

Governor John Carney will have to decide whether they veto or sign two bills, HB 1 and HB 2, that would legalize marijuana and create a recreational industry in the state. Carney has until April 22 and April 26 to respond to each bill. The bills were intentionally staggered to allow lawmakers to quickly override a veto if necessary when they return from the Easter break on April 25.

Legislation legalizes personal use of marijuana and the second law creates a recreational industry. Carney’s spokesman has not said whether he will sign or veto the bills. If Carney vetoes the legalization bill, the legislature can override the veto and potentially save Carney from overriding two laws.

Alabama Medical cannabis license applications are moving into the review process

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission advanced 90 business applications for a review process. Applications include licenses for integrated facilities, dispensaries, cultivators, processors, secure carriers and government testing laboratories. The verification process lasts 60 days.

Virginia bans Delta-8 THC and sets limits on THC content in hemp products

Virginia’s Senate and House of Representatives passed Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s revised version of Senate Bill 903 banning delta-8 THC and establishing limits on THC content in hemp edibles. While…