Status Report: More Than 17 States Nullifying the Federal Ban on Hemp
The federal government says it’s illegal to grow hemp for commercial purposes. But people in more than 17 states are doing it anyway.
Nullification in Action: Hemp Products Spotted in Kentucky Grocery Chain Despite Federal Prohibition
I recently spotted some illegal hemp products prominently displayed at my local grocery store. I was in Kroger picking up a few things when I stumbled across this nice display of Laura’s Hemp Chocolates. Should I have called the cops??? Laura grows hemp on her farm in Winchester, Kentucky, as part of the state’s hemp…
Signed as Law: Colorado Expands Industrial Hemp Industry Despite Federal Prohibition
DENVER, Colo. (June 11, 2018) – Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed a bill into law that will further mainstream the state’s industrial hemp industry. Implementation of this new law will likely pave the way for faster development of the state’s hemp market, and further nullify federal prohibition in practice and effect. A bipartisan coalition of two…
Effort to Make Vermont Hemp Program Federally Compliant Fails
BURLINGTON, Vt. (June 8, 2018) – An attempt to make Vermont’s industrial hemp licensing program federally compliant failed this year, allowing farmers in the state to continue developing a viable hemp industry and nullifying federal prohibition in effect. The comprehensive farm bill (S276) passed by the Senate included provisions modifying the state’s industrial hemp licensing…
Signed as Law: Colorado Expands Hemp Market, Further Nullify Federal Prohibition in Effect
DENVER, Colo. (June 5, 2018) – Last week, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law establishing that hemp will be treated like any other food ingredient. Enactment of this law paves the way for further expansion of the state’s hemp market and will help further nullify federal prohibition in effect. A bipartisan coalition of three…
Now in Effect: West Virginia Hemp Seed Law Can Further Expand Commercial Market Despite Federal Prohibition
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (June 5, 2018) – Today, a new law establishing a hemp seed certification program in the state went into effect. Enactment of this law paves the way for faster development of the state’s hemp market and will help further nullify federal prohibition in effect. A coalition of three Democratic senators introduced Senate Bill 475…
California Senate Passes Bill to Help Expand Hemp Market, Further Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 4, 2018) – Last Wednesday, the California Senate unanimously passed a bill that would loosen some regulations on hemp seed and cultivation. Passage of this bill would pave the way for faster development of the state’s hemp market, and further nullify federal prohibition in practice and effect. Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), along with…
To the Governor: Illinois Passes Bill to Legalize Industrial Hemp Despite Federal Prohibition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 30, 2018) – Today, the Illinois Senate gave final approval to a bill that would legalize industrial hemp in the state and take a first step toward nullifying federal prohibition of the plant in effect. Sen. Tori Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) introduced Senate Bill 2298 (SB2298) in January. The legislation would legalize industrial hemp…
Signed by the Governor: Arizona Legalizes Industrial Hemp with Federal Approval
PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 21, 2018) – Last week, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law legalizing the production of industrial hemp within a research pilot program. Although the law requires federal compliance, it could still be a first step toward developing a full-fledged hemp industry in the state. Sen. Sonny Borrelli introduced Senate…
Illinois Committee Approves Measure to Legalize Industrial Hemp Despite Federal Prohibition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 9, 2018) – Yesterday, an Illinois House committee unanimously passed a bill that would legalize industrial hemp in the state and take a first step toward nullifying federal prohibition of the plant in effect. Sen. Tori Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) introduced Senate Bill 2298 (SB2298) in January. The legislation would legalize industrial hemp…