Oregon Hemp Market Already Showing Signs of Growth with Relaxed Rules in Place

SALEM, Ore. (May 10, 2016) – Legislation passed in the Oregon legislature just a few months ago already shows signs of delivering on promises to further open up the state’s budding hemp market, a development that will help further nullify federal prohibition in practice. Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 4060 (HB4060) into law…

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Now In Effect: New Oregon Law Expands Hemp Market, Sets Stage to Further Nullify Federal Prohibition

SALEM, Ore. (March 30, 2016) – Oregon Governor Kate Brown has signed a bill into law that relaxes state hemp licensing requirements, making the crop more like other agricultural products. The measure opens up the hemp market to small and individual farmers, paving the way for faster development of Oregon’s hemp market, and further nullifying federal…

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To the Governor’s Desk: Oregon Bill to Expand Hemp Market, Further Nullify Federal Prohibition

SALEM, Ore. (Feb. 29, 2016) – An Oregon bill that would relax state hemp licensing laws, making the crop more like other agricultural products, cleared another hurdle Friday, unanimously the state Senate. The measure opens up hemp to small and individual farmers, paving the way for faster development of Oregon’s hemp market, and further nullifying federal…

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Oregon Senate Committee Passes Bill to Relax State Hemp Laws, Expand Market, Further Nullify Federal Prohibition

SALEM, Ore. (Feb. 24, 2016) – An Oregon bill that would relax state hemp licensing laws, making the crop more like other agricultural products, cleared another hurdle Tuesday, unanimously passing a Senate committee. The measure opens up hemp to small and individual farmers, paving the way for faster development of Oregon’s hemp market, and further nullifying…

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Oregon House Votes 54-4; Passes Bill to Relax State Hemp Laws, Expand Market, Further Nullify Federal Prohibition

SALEM, Ore. (Feb. 18, 2016) – An Oregon bill that would relax state hemp licensing laws, making the crop more like any other agricultural products, passed the state House on Tuesday. The measure opens up hemp to small and individual farmers, paving the way for faster development of Oregon’s hemp market, and further nullifying federal prohibition…

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Oregon Committee Passes Bill to Relax State Hemp Laws, Expand Market, Further Nullify Federal Prohibition

SALEM, Ore. (Feb. 12, 2016) – An Oregon bill that would relax state hemp licensing laws, making the crop more like any other agricultural products, passed out of an important committee Thursday. The measure opens up hemp to small and individual farmers, paving the way for faster development of Oregon’s hemp market, and further nullifying federal…

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