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Top 5 Most Exciting Things to Look Forward to at the Missouri Cannabis Business Conference (MOCANN BIZCON) this August
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“Folks recognize that the current state of our law is not tenable. There are basically no rules.” By Claire Michal, NC Newsline The North Carolina House of Representatives will not vote on a bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products in the state until November. That’s after hundreds of hemp advocates filled the halls of the legislative building on Tuesday—and despite strong support for the bill by law enforcement leaders. Last month, the Senate passed House Bill 328, which would ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC in North Carolina. The bill would also prohibit the sale of any hemp products, like CBD, or natural kratom consumables to anyone under 21, and would outlaw the sale of xylazine and synthetic kratom. THC is the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Hemp business owners say that the low threshold allowed by the bill would amount to a ban on nearly all hemp products, crippling what advocates say has become a $4 billion industry that employs some 16,000 people in North Carolina. The House did not vote on the measure during its Tuesday session, and House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, said it won’t get a vote until after the election in November. House members “want to make sure they’re solving the problem and not making the problem worse, or doing something with unintended consequences,” Hall said. “What I plan to do is put together a group of our members to take a look at this issue and figure out the right path forward.” Hall on hemp bill dying in the House: “We’ll continue to work on it, and I’m confident something will get done.” #ncpol pic.twitter.com/LgFDH8F1tz — Bryan Anderson (@BryanRAnderson) August 5, 2026 Marijuana itself is currently illegal in North Carolina. It’s defined as cannabis with more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC. But there are presently no restrictions, including age limits, on other hemp products that include other types of THC compounds. In 2015, the legislature allowed the cultivation of “industrial hemp,” and then in 2018, following federal law changes, it allowed the cultivation and sale of hemp products with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC. This created a loophole that allowed the sale of products that contain delta-8 and delta-10, two other intoxicating THC compounds, as well as THCA, a compound that turns into delta-9 THC when burned. Law enforcement leaders say the lack of regulation has turned the state into the “Wild West” for cannabis products. They’re largely in favor of an outright ban for adults as well as children. On Tuesday, dozens of police chiefs, sheriffs and prosecutors gathered with Republican lawmakers supporting the bill. During the press conference, lawmakers and public safety officials said because North Carolina has no age limit, intoxicating hemp products are currently accessible to children. Certain products, they argue, are being marketed towards children, with brightly-colored packaging. Some even mimic popular brands of candy. “Some will say this bill will put stores out of business,” said Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes.“I say if a business depends primarily on selling these dangerous products to our children, then that will indeed be the result.” Rep. Jimmy Dixon, R-Duplin, said lawmakers made mistakes in the past when they agreed to legalize most hemp products. He said it’s time for a reset on the issue. “We’re here today because there were several misguided Republicans in the House,” he said. “Misguided, good people, but deceived.” Meantime, hundreds of employees, owners and lobbyists for hemp stores gathered in the legislative building to urge lawmakers to vote no on H328 and consider some “common sense regulations” instead of full prohibition. Eric Stahli owns Modern Apotheca in Raleigh. His wife has Crohn’s disease and uses hemp products to manage her chronic pain. He agreed that stricter regulations are needed to keep these products out of the hands of children. But he says an outright ban isn’t the answer. “We’ve been spending the last eight years serving adults, not children, and so we’re here to make sure that our House members and the public know that there are really good actors in this industry that are doing right, and we’re here to get rid of the bad actors,” Stahli said. “There are bills like SB265 that is a regulatory framework which would establish twenty-one plus requirements, marketing restrictions towards children, and a bunch of other things including testing regulations,” Chris Karis, the owner of Carolindica said “But unfortunately, that’s not what we’re here discussing.” The bill was spurred on by a looming federal ban on intoxicating hemp products enacted in last year’s Farm Bill. It’s scheduled to go into effect in November. However in June, after hemp industry lobbyists rallied to oppose the prohibition, the Trump administration sent a letter to Congress urging them to reverse the ban. After Tuesday’s session, Hall said there’s broad agreement among House lawmakers that something needs to be done about the lack of regulation of hemp, especially when it comes to people under 21. “Folks recognize that the current state of our law is not tenable. There are basically no rules. Things being sold shouldn’t be. Things being sold to kids that shouldn’t be sold,” Hall told reporters. “The question is what to do about it.” This story was first published by NC Newsline. Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer. The post North Carolina Bill To Ban Hemp THC Products Won’t Get A House Vote Until At Least November appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net
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Marijuana Moment: Senate amendment would keep hemp THC product ban on track (Newsletter: August 5, 2026)
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State AGs push Congress not to undo hemp recriminalization; NC gov wants legal marijuana; Combat sports officials weigh cannabis breathalyzer Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Hold on, just one second before you read today’s news. Have you thought about giving some financial support to Marijuana Moment? If so, today would be a great day to contribute. We’re planning our reporting for the coming months and it would really help to know what kind of support we can count on. Check us out on Patreon and sign up to give $25/month today: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) said he is filing an amendment to keep the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products on track for November by stripping provisions to delay it from a key spending bill on the Senate floor this week. A bipartisan coalition of 35 state and territory attorneys general sent a letter urging Congress not to delay or reverse the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is set to take effect in November. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to create a “well-regulated” legal marijuana market that “protects kids” instead of advancing a more limited bill to restrict hemp THC products that is under consideration this week. Attendees at the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports conference heard a presentation about a marijuana breathalyzer device that its manufacturer says can help boxing and MMA officials address “the challenge of balancing athlete rights, public safety and competitive integrity.” The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled that police can search a vehicle based on the smell of marijuana if the occupants are under the legal age for possessing cannabis. The multi-state marijuana business Verano is suing the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission in federal court in an attempt to overturn state rules requiring cannabis companies to sign agreements with labor unions. / FEDERAL The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration tweeted, “Your health and your baby’s health matter. If you’re pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, learn the facts about marijuana, including effects on growth, brain development and breastfeeding.” Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) sent a press release about her support for provisions in a key spending bill to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products. The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) over allegations of illegal drug use and other violations. The House bill to accelerate psychedelic therapy development at the Department of Defense got one new cosponsor for a total of four. / STATES Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González (R) signed an executive order to boost development of emerging therapies, including psychedelics. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) tweeted, “Arkansas led the fight against unregulated, dangerous, intoxicating hemp products – the type of drug you see sold at gas stations. I applaud @AGTimGriffin and other AG’s for standing up on this issue. We can’t let Congress reopen loopholes that our state has already closed.” Oklahoma’s attorney general defended his banking company providing services to medical cannabis businesses in response to attacks from his opponent during a Republican gubernatorial candidate debate. Washington, D.C. regulators blocked the sale of a medical cannabis business Minnesota regulators published guidance about marijuana packaging and labeling requirements. Vermont regulators sent a reminder that mailing marijuana is prohibited. New Jersey regulators posted tips about talking to a healthcare professional about cannabis. New York regulators touted what they said is the largest seizure of illicit cannabis in the agency’s history. The California Department of Fish & Wildlife assisted in executing a search warrant at several suspected illegal marijuana cultivation sites. Washington State regulators will consider a tribal cannabis compact on Wednesday. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — / LOCAL The Boston, Massachusetts Cannabis Board will meet on Wednesday. / INTERNATIONAL Israel’s Ministry of Economy is reopening an investigation into claims of Canadian companies “dumping” low-cost medical cannabis products into the country’s market. / SCIENCE & HEALTH A study found that “pre-harvest mechanical stress increases cannabinoid and terpene production in cannabis.” A study of psilocybin found a “statistically significant improvement in [major depressive disorder] symptoms but not for [borderline personality disorder] symptoms.” / ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS The Parabola Center for Law and Policy published a study on marijuana consumer opinions. / BUSINESS Verdant Capital Partners closed its acquisition of 15 Native Roots retail dispensaries in Colorado. Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $63.3 million. RYTHM, Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $23 million. / CULTURE Former basketball player Dwayne Wade is partnering with Cann on a new cannabis beverage. Make sure to subscribe to get Marijuana Moment’s daily dispatch in your inbox. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer. The post Senate amendment would keep hemp THC product ban on track (Newsletter: August 5, 2026) appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net -
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THE OREGON WAY: “Oregon – The Global Center for Psychedelic Therapy” by Nathan Howard
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The High Guide Podcast: 128. Ancestral Trauma, IFS, and the Real Work of Psychedelic Integration
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128. Ancestral Trauma & Psychedelic Integration A 45-year psychedelic guide on ancestral trauma, Internal Family Systems, and why integration, not the ceremony, is the real medicine. Episode Summary Most conversations about psychedelics stay at the level of the ceremony: the dose, the visions, the breakthrough. This episode goes somewhere else. Sand Symes has spent 45 years supporting women, first as a social worker, then as what she calls a modern medicine woman, and she doesn't talk about psychedelics as a fix. She talks about them as a way back to parts of yourself that got buried decades ago and never fully addressed. In this live recording from Psychedelic Salon at Town Hall Seattle, Sand walks through Internal Family Systems, the neuroscience of fear memory, the "trauma of overdoing" that hides inside high-functioning women, and why psychedelic integration for women is the part almost everyone underestimates. If you've ever wondered what actually happens after the journey ends, this is that conversation. Key Takeaways Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by therapist Richard Schwartz, treats the mind as made up of protector parts, exiled parts carrying old pain, and a calm core self underneath. It's a mainstream therapy model, not something invented by the psychedelic space, though psychedelics often make those parts easier to access directly. The amygdala stores fear memory and drives the fight, flight, or freeze response before conscious thought catches up. Sand's description of medicine "lulling it to sleep" tracks with established neuroscience on how old memories can be revisited without the same emotional charge. The "trauma of overdoing" doesn't look like trauma. It looks like competence: the woman managing her career, her household, her aging parents, and everyone else's emotional temperature, who gets praised the entire way for never stopping. Integration, not the ceremony itself, is where the actual change takes root. Early research on post-psychedelic neuroplasticity is strongest in animal studies so far, but the pattern across integration therapists is consistent: the days and weeks after a journey are when new behavior is easiest to install. Community and ancestral wisdom show up as recurring threads for women in this work, both as ways of processing suppression carried across generations and as safeguards against re-entering ceremony without adequate support afterward. Timestamps [00:00] Disclaimer and welcome back to the show [01:00] Why this episode kicks off a month of psychedelic-informed wisdom for people over 50 [04:00] Why the clinical science on women and psychedelics still falls short [05:00] Sand Symes takes the stage: coming out of the underground after decades [08:00] The amygdala, fear memory, and what medicine work can access [10:00] Sand's first ayahuasca journey and the start of her ancestral work [13:00] Why suppression lives differently in women's bodies [18:00] Internal Family Systems: parts, protectors, and unburdening [19:00] Three case studies: religious trauma, a two-year-old self, and a six-year-old hidden in a corner [24:00] The trauma of overdoing: competence as a cover for a nervous system that can't stop [27:00] Audience Q&A begins [29:00] What integration actually requires, and why two sessions is rarely enough [33:00] The neuroplasticity window after a journey, and what the research does and doesn't show yet [38:00] Psychedelic capitalism: is there a way to do this work right at scale [47:00] Cultural respect, finding the right teacher, and misappropriation [50:00] Three ways to prepare for ceremony and three resources for becoming a guide [53:00] Cycle timing, hormones, and where the science actually stands [55:00] Closing thoughts on integration, overdoing, and Women in the Wild Guest Sand Symes is a psychedelic guide and integration therapist who has spent 45 years supporting women, first as a social worker and now as what she calls a modern medicine woman. She has sat in over 150 ceremonies, assisted in 70, and facilitated more than 60, working primarily with psilocybin and her own ancestral Celtic lineage rather than ayahuasca, MDMA, or LSD. Follow Sand Symes: website | Instagram Resources Ask April: How Do I Find a Psychedelic Guide? — column on legal access, licensed facilitators, and the Oregon versus Colorado distinction Internal Family Systems Psychedelic Salon at Town Hall Seattle Women in the Wild | small in-person gatherings in Seattle on September 12th, October 3rd, and November 7th Follow April on Substack Visit aprilpride.com Original Substack post: https://aprilpride.substack.com/sand-symes-ancestral-trauma-psychedelic-integration Hosted by April Pride IG: @aprilpridecreates YouTube: youtube.com/@aprilpridecreates Get full access to APRIL PRIDE at aprilpride.substack.com/subscribeCatch the full episode here -
North Carolina’s Democratic governor is calling on the Republican-controlled legislature to legalize and regulate marijuana in a way that “protects kids” while lawmakers this week are considering a bill to restrict hemp THC products. Gov. Josh Stein (D) noted in a social media post on Monday that the House of Representatives is expected to take up legislation that “aims to eliminate the Wild West that is North Carolina’s THC market.” “The legislature should be focused on creating a safe and well-regulated adult THC market that protects kids,” he said. The governor also said that “for some reason, the bill also legalizes kratom, an opioid-like substance sometimes called gas station heroin, and fails to include any meaningful age restrictions.” Tomorrow the House is considering a bill that aims to eliminate the Wild West that is North Carolina’s THC market. For some reason, the bill also legalizes kratom, an opioid-like substance sometimes called gas station heroin, and fails to include any meaningful age restrictions.… — Governor Josh Stein (@NC_Governor) August 4, 2026 In separate comments to reporters on Tuesday, Stein suggested that the hemp restriction bill’s provision’s would not sufficiently regulate or age-gate THC products. “What’s going on out there today in the market is wrong,” he said, The Carolina Journal reported. “There are no protections for kids. There are no protections for adults who choose to use these products.” “Either it has too much THC then it says it has or has less THC than it has, and it has all kinds of bacteria in it,” the governor said. “This stuff that is bad for people.” “What we need to do is have a well-regulated THC market for adults to do whatever they want to do, where they know what they’re buying, they know the quantity and they know what the ingredients are and we need to completely protect kids,” Stein said. “That is not happening with the law today and unfortunately, that bill that the legislature is thinking about doesn’t get us there either.” “We have this in the law for alcohol and cigarettes,” he said. “Why do we make it easy for them to sell hemp and kratom to kids? There’s no reason. If they have good intention, they would have real age gating and they don’t have real age gating in this bill.” Meanwhile, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement officials are pushing lawmakers to pass the hemp restriction bill as-is. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) joined other state and local law enforcement and public safety officials today at a news conference at the General Assembly in support of House Bill 328, Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables. The bill would prohibit anyone… pic.twitter.com/eQ06MtdDXT — NC SBI (@SBI1937) August 4, 2026 The governor has repeatedly called on lawmakers to broadly legalize and regulate cannabis, though GOP legislative leaders have been more interested in focusing on the narrower hemp issue. The bill to restrict hemp and kratom products was recently approved by the Senate now awaits potential action in the House, with expectations that it could be taken up this week. Stein said earlier this month that “we need to have a well-regulated market that puts public safety and public health at its center.” “It protects kids, and it is available for adult use—because adults are using it, and we can’t put our heads in the sand any longer,” he said. House Speaker Destin Hall (R), however, said, “I know our caucus has no interest in doing any sort of marijuana, medicinal or otherwise.” Both leaders’ comments were reported by local news outlet The Assembly, which has been tracking efforts this session to pass legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products. A commission that Stein empaneled last year recently issued a report recommending that rather than have separate frameworks for hemp and marijuana, the state should regulate THC as a molecule. “There actually used to be a distinction in the law,” the governor said. “The two plants, naturally grown, had different THC levels. You’d smoke hemp, it would take a whole lot to get you high—and it might not. Once hemp was legalized, both growers and sellers realized you could genetically modify hemp plants and increase the level of THC.” “Cannabis is cannabis,” he said. “It doesn’t make sense to try to distinguish between two varieties of the same plant, and what we really care about is, is this product going to get you high or not? That’s why we must regulate the THC molecule.” Meanwhile, lawmakers in North Carolina have been considering legislation to legalize medical cannabis for the last several sessions—with the Senate approving several proposals and the House refusing to follow suit. North Carolina’s Senate president pro tempore recently said that lawmakers will take a more serious look at legalizing medical marijuana following the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis at the federal level. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — The governor-appointed cannabis commission in North Carolina issued a report in April recommending that the state move away from a criminalization-based approach to the plant and toward a system of “robust” regulations that provide for adults’ legal access to THC products. The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis, which Stein convened last year, says in the new document approved in April that the current “absence of regulation for North Carolina’s intoxicating cannabis market raises numerous concerns,” noting that hemp products are readily available yet largely unregulated and that marijuana remains prohibited altogether in the state, even for medical use. “Compared to regulated marijuana frameworks in other states, this environment presents identifiable risks,” the interim report says. “While some operators voluntarily implement consumer protection protocols, these safeguards are not required under state law.” Stein, for his part, thanked the group for its “expertise, hard work, and thoughtful deliberation” in a press release and reiterated his support for legalizing marijuana. Members are tasked with developing and submitting initial recommendations on a “comprehensive cannabis policy, including any proposed legislation,” with a final report due by December 31 of this year. During his time as the state’s attorney general, Stein led a separate task force under then-Gov. Roy Cooper (D) that examined racial injustice issues and ultimately recommended decriminalizing marijuana and studying broader legalization in response to racially disparate enforcement trends. A tribe in North Carolina, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, launched the state’s first marijuana dispensary in 2024—despite the protests of certain Republican congressional lawmakers. Democratic lawmakers recently filed legislation to allow voters to decide whether to legalize marijuana for personal or medical use at the ballot box this November—though Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger (R) said the bill is unlikely to advance. Meanwhile, bipartisan North Carolina lawmakers have been stepping up the push for psychedelics reform legislation. Photo courtesy of Mike Latimer. The post North Carolina Governor Pushes Lawmakers To Create A ‘Well-Regulated’ Legal Marijuana Market Instead Of Passing A Limited Hemp Bill appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net
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“Verano did not want any of these terms. Had it been free to do so, it would not have accepted any of them. In fact, it would have signed no [labor peace agreement] at all.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor New Jersey’s mandate that cannabis companies must sign agreements with labor unions is facing another legal challenge from one of the industry’s largest operators. Verano, which runs four ZenLeaf dispensaries in New Jersey, is suing the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission, arguing the state can’t force it to sign what’s called a labor peace agreement with a union. Verano’s labor peace agreements require it to remain neutral when it comes to union organizing and bar Verano from making negative statements about the union, among other things. The state’s cannabis regulation law requires cannabis companies to maintain these agreements to obtain and keep a license to sell cannabis. Verano’s lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court in New Jersey, alleges this violates the National Labor Relations Act. “Verano did not want any of these terms,” the complaint states. “Had it been free to do so, it would not have accepted any of them. In fact, it would have signed no [labor peace agreement] at all.” Verano notes in the complaint that the commission has a history of enforcing the agreement condition and will dole out civil penalties when companies don’t comply. The commission fined Curaleaf, a major competitor of Verano, $610,000 in 2025 for failing to maintain its labor peace agreement. Verano said if it loses its license, it will be forced out of business, forced to fire its workers, and “sacrifice its accumulated goodwill in the local market.” The company holds licenses for dispensaries in Elizabeth, Lawrence Township, Neptune Township and Mount Holly, plus a cultivation and processing facility in Branchburg, with a total staff of about 300. The Neptune license was up for renewal August 1, with Mount Holly’s renewal coming up in November. Verano’s labor peace agreement is with Local 360 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Verano is asking a judge to declare that the labor peace mandate can’t be used as grounds to deny, suspend, revoke or refuse renewal of its licenses, and that its agreements with Local 360 are voidable, which would allow the company to walk away from the union relationship. Spokespeople for the union, which is named as a defendant in Verano’s lawsuit, and for the Cannabis Regulatory Commission did not respond to requests for comment. The commission is scheduled to meet for a public meeting on Thursday. Verano’s lawsuit relies heavily on a recent decision in Curaleaf’s legal challenge to labor peace agreements. In that case, a federal judge in May denied the Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s move to dismiss Curaleaf’s lawsuit and said labor peace agreements are preempted by federal law. Verano argued its agreements with the union should now be considered void, claiming that both sides signed them under the belief that it was required under law, that Verano only signed under “illegitimate coercion,” and that the agreement’s entire purpose—regulatory compliance—no longer exists because of the ruling in the Curaleaf case. New Jersey started requiring these agreements in 2018, when the state Department of Health began scoring cannabis license applications and awarded 30 points to companies that signed one, which effectively made the agreement a necessity. It was later written into the state’s cannabis law, which led to recreational dispensaries opening their doors in April 2022. This story was first published by New Jersey Monitor. The post Marijuana Business Sues New Jersey Officials In Federal Court Over Labor Union Requirements appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net
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Marijuana Moment: Boxing And Combat Sports Officials Consider Marijuana Breathalyzer Device For Fighters
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A company that makes a marijuana breath testing device is pitching its services to boxing and mixed marital arts (MMA) associations as a way to assess recent cannabis use by fighters. “Combat sports involve split-second decision making, reaction time, hand-eye coordination, balance, situational awareness and athlete safety,” Cannabix Technologies Inc. said in a press release. “Unlike traditional specimen testing that can detect cannabis use long after potential effects have subsided, breath-based THC testing is designed to focus on recent use closer to the time of competition, training or incident review.” Attendees at the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports’s annual conference in Orlando will hear a 30-minute presentation about the Cannabix device on Tuesday. The event is aimed at combat sports regulators, athletic commissioners, referees and other stakeholders involved in professional boxing, MMA and other combative sports. Cannabix describes its Marijuana Breath Test as a rapid and “non-invasive” way to detect recent use of cannabis as a growing number of jurisdictions within the U.S. and internationally enact legalization laws and as “athletic commissions and sanctioning organizations are increasingly faced with the challenge of balancing athlete rights, public safety and competitive integrity.” Rav Mlait, Cannabix’s CEO, said that “combat sports regulators and athletic commissions are looking for practical tools that improve athlete safety while addressing the realities of evolving cannabis laws.” “Engaging the Marijuana Breath Test directly with this audience allows us to reach potential end users, demonstrate the value of recent-use breath testing and advance discussions around real-world deployment,” he said. $BLOZF $BLO.CSE Cannabix Targets Combat Sports Market for Commercial Rollout of Marijuana Breath Test at ABC Boxing & MMA Conference https://t.co/FES1IuiJB1 — Cannabix (@Cannabix_BLO) August 4, 2026 Jerry Crosby, president of Omega Laboratories, Cannabix’s strategic laboratory partner, said that “the value of breath testing is that it can provide more time relevant information than traditional testing methods in settings where drug use timing matters.” “For combat sports, where athlete safety, reaction time and medical decision-making are critical, recent-use testing supported by laboratory confirmation can give regulators a more practical tool for cannabis-related evaluations,” Crosby, who will lead the presentation at the conference, said. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) removed marijuana from its banned substances list for athletes in 2023. The following year, however, UFC warned fighters competing in California to “immediately” stop using cannabis after a state athletics commission said they could face penalties under state rules for testing positive for THC over a certain limit ahead of an upcoming event. Also in 2024, officials in Nevada, where many combat sports events are held, adopted a rule change that will protect athletes from being penalized for using or possessing marijuana in compliance with state law. The post Boxing And Combat Sports Officials Consider Marijuana Breathalyzer Device For Fighters appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net -
Marijuana Moment: State Attorneys General Push Congress Not To Reverse Course On Banning Hemp THC Products
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A bipartisan coalition of 35 state and territory attorneys general are calling on Congress not to reverse the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is scheduled to take effect in November, saying that lawmakers’ move to enact the forthcoming ban “protected consumers, provided much-needed regulatory clarity, and preserved legitimate industrial, agricultural, and nonintoxicating hemp markets.” Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump signed during his first term in office. But late last year, the president signed new legislation containing provisions that will redefine hemp to make it so only products with 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will remain legal after November 12. There is currently an effort underway in Congress to delay the hemp product ban, which industry supports say will give them more time to convince lawmakers to enact comprehensive regulations as an alternative to prohibition. On Sunday, leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee released the text of a continuing resolution to extend funding for federal agencies through December 11, past the end of the current fiscal year on September 30. Included in the legislation are provisions that will also delay the planned prohibition on most hemp products until December 11—although there is a carve-out that will allow the immediately recriminalization on November 12 of synthetic cannabinoids “that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant.” The new letter—led by Attorney General Tim Griffin (R), Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R), Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (D), and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez (D)—urges Congress to reject “any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken” the forthcoming ban and ensure it “takes effect as enacted and remains in place thereafter.” Today I led a bipartisan letter with 34 other Attorneys General urging Congress to preserve hemp reforms enacted in 2025 and reject efforts to reopen loopholes that allowed intoxicating hemp products to enter the marketplace. The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats… pic.twitter.com/E3UKdP96tq — Attorney General Tim Griffin (@AGTimGriffin) August 4, 2026 The AGs note that following Congress’s action in 2025, a number of states have reformed their own hemp laws to match the narrower federal definition of legal products. “If the loophole is reopened or the new definition is weakened or repealed, States will face renewed litigation, inconsistent enforcement, regulatory uncertainty, increased youth access to intoxicating products, and disruption of lawful businesses that have already adjusted their operations to comply with the new federal framework,” the letter says. “Equally as concerning, change at this stage would allow the return of unregulated intoxicating cannabis products that Congress appropriately chose to address.” “Many, if not most, States have already imposed greater limits than are supported by the new federal definition like (1) accounting for all THC isomers in their hemp definitions and excluding cannabis that contains a combined total amount of THC that is greater than 0.3% and (2) strict limitations on hemp products containing intoxicating cannabinoids. Other states, like Delaware, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, and North Carolina have already seen legislative movement in the last seven months seeking to better align their States’ definition of ‘hemp’ with the new federal definition in various ways or otherwise assert greater control over the hemp market. Numerous States and federal agencies have also aligned their enforcement posture with the new federal hemp definition over the last seven months.” “Broadly, these actions point to a state-level response to requests by citizens, businesses, and lawmakers to implement common-sense regulations on the largely uncontrolled hemp product market,” the attorneys general wrote in the letter, which is addressed to Republican House and Senate leaders. “The new federal definition ensures both uniformity and safety throughout the nation. If the redefinition is not maintained, it will almost guarantee that these state efforts at regulation will be thrown into chaos.” Our office is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general directing lawmakers in Congress to reject efforts to delay implementation of the new federal definition of hemp which closes the loophole that has fueled the nationwide sale of intoxicating THC products in… pic.twitter.com/gmHIuiPnNF — AG Todd Rokita (@AGToddRokita) August 4, 2026 They argued that cracking down on intoxicating hemp products “will not inhibit the cultivation of hemp for use in the industrial or agricultural sectors (among others), since hemp plants naturally contain low levels of intoxicating cannabinoids.” “The redefinition restores the 2018 Farm Bill’s original goal of allowing the cultivation of hemp crops for uses within American industry–separate from the cultivation or processing of marijuana,” the letter says. “We now ask that you continue your work to ensure that the American people and American businesses have access to safe, nonintoxicating hemp products.” Griffin, the Arkansas attorney general, said in a press release that “Congress was absolutely right when it acted last year and adopted a clearer, more responsible framework for hemp regulation.” “States, businesses, consumers, and regulators have spent months adapting to the impending new standard, and many states have aligned their laws accordingly,” he said. “Reopening this loophole would create confusion, invite litigation, and undermine the progress we’ve made to protect consumers.” “The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn’t be accessible to our kids. We urge federal lawmakers to maintain the current definition of hemp and support a consistent national approach that protects public safety.” Rokita, the Indiana attorney general, argued in a press release that “Congress should not bow to the special interests that exploited a loophole in federal law to profit from selling unregulated intoxicating THC products that have harmed communities, jeopardized public safety, and put young people at risk.” “They should stand with parents, law enforcement, and legitimate hemp farmers—not the special interests profiting from selling marijuana-like products in gas stations and convenience stores,” he said. “Reject the delay, keep your promise and let the law take effect.” Connecticut AG Tong said that “Congress made the right decision when it closed a dangerous loophole, and we should keep it closed.” “These reforms protect consumers, support businesses that follow the law, and keep intoxicating hemp-derived products out of our communities. We cannot afford to go backwards,” he said. Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) announced on Monday that he will be filing an amendment to strip provisions out of the spending bill that aim to delay the scheduled hemp product ban. The legislative vehicle that the Senate is using to fund the government and that includes the hemp ban delay provision, H.R. 6500, cleared a procedural vote on Monday and is expected to receive a vote on final passage this week after consideration of any amendments. The Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition (BAMCO), which represents major alcohol retailers, is supporting the move to delay the hemp product ban—saying it provides industry supporters with more time to convince Congress to “establish a responsible federal framework for low-dose hemp-derived THC beverages.” BAMCO’s members include Total Wine & More, BevMo! by Gopuff, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Spec’s Wine and Spirits & Finer Foods, as well as a group of hemp product wholesalers. The group supports incorporating hemp THC drinks into the existing three-tier system for alcoholic beverages, along with new requirements for testing, labeling, marketing and taxation in tandem with flexibility for state regulations. Other alcohol industry groups such as Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America have also backed regulating hemp products instead of prohibiting them. Last month, the House of Representatives passed its own version of a continuing resolution to keep federal agencies funded into December, but it did not have any provisions to alter the planned hemp product ban. As such, if the Senate passes its new provision it would then still need approval by the other chamber before being sent to the president. Meanwhile, a number of lawmakers from both chambers and both parties have filed or are circulating a growing number of bills to prevent the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC drinks and other products later this year. Until now, none of those proposals have gained traction with congressional leaders. For example, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is circulating legislation that would delay a planned federal ban on hemp THC products and institute some regulations—including packaging requirements, testing rules and age limits. Separately, Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), filed a lengthier proposal to prevent the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products and put in place a number of regulations for manufacturing, labeling, sales and taxation of hemp-derived products, including an age limit of 21. A press release from the congressman’s office claimed that the White House supports the legislation, which is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), but the administration has not specifically endorsed it despite generally calling for hemp regulations and backing a prior similar amendment filed by Barr. Trump and White House officials have in recent weeks repeatedly pressed Congress to delay, alter or reverse the ban. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) last month, for example, White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought said the Trump administration wants lawmakers to “ensure the fair treatment of hemp products”—specifically citing Barr’s earlier amendment to keep many hemp products legal while adding regulations and taxes. The administration “welcomes the opportunity to work with the Congress to, at a minimum, update the statutory definition of final hemp-derived cannabinoid products to allow Americans to benefit from access to appropriate full-spectrum CBD products,” OMB separately said last month, “while preserving the Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose serious health risks.” Also in April, the president himself urged congressional lawmakers to again redefine hemp to avoid recriminalization of full-spectrum CBD products. “I am calling on Congress to update the Law to ensure that Americans can continue to access the full-spectrum CBD products they have come to rely on, and that help them, while preserving Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose Health risks,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “We must get this done RIGHT and FAST, especially for those who saw that CBD helps them,” he said. “Plus, I am told it will also help our GREAT FARMERS, who we love, and will always be there for.” Industry advocates say that the law as enacted last year not only threatens to prohibit intoxicating and synthetic cannabinoid products but also stands to remove popular full-spectrum CBD products that many Americans use therapeutically from the market. “ONE in FIVE adults used it in the past year, and many say it improved their chronic pain enormously,” the president said in his social media post, adding that hemp-derived CBD “has made a HUGE difference for so many people.” He also referenced a new initiative the administration launched in April to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows products to have up to 3 milligrams of total THC per serving. A federal judge granted the government’s motion to dismiss marijuana legalization opponents’ lawsuit challenging the initiative, but that is being appealed. “In December, I signed a very important Executive Order calling for Research and Innovation for Hemp-derived CBD,” Trump said. “Our wonderful Dr. Mehmet Oz moved fast to follow the directive in the Executive Order, and launched a model for some Seniors earlier this month. But more must be done!” “Please get it done, and SOON,” the president said in reference to a congressional fix for the broad recriminalization set to take effect in November. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!” The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), an alcohol industry trade association issued praise for Barr’s bipartisan hemp regulation bill, but said the measure’s tax provisions require “continued discussion.” Hemp policy observers expect to see a Senate companion bill to Barr’s proposal filed soon, likely from Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Sheehy recently cited hemp legislation as an area where Republicans and Democrats can work together in an otherwise “hyperpartisan time.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Meanwhile, a new poll from NuggMD found that most cannabis consumers say that state-level hemp product bans that lawmakers are enacting in line with the planned federal recriminalization move are causing them to shift their purchases toward licensed marijuana businesses. The National Restaurant Association recently sent a letter urging congressional leaders to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC beverages and replace it with a regulatory framework that “ensures consumer safety while meeting growing market demand” for the products as an alternative to alcohol. Major retailer Target, meanwhile, recently moved to expand its sales of hemp THC drinks into more states. 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“The searches were not prohibited…because they were not based solely on the odor of cannabis. Instead, they were based on the odor of cannabis, plus the knowledge that the occupants of the vehicle were under 21 years of age. By Will Hammann, Maryland Matters An odor of marijuana is not normally sufficient cause for police to conduct a search, but it can be if police determine that the occupants of a car are minors and thus prohibited from possessing cannabis, according to a new court ruling. A three-judge panel of the Appellate Court of Maryland on Thursday upheld the convictions of two teens who were pulled over in separate stops in Worcester County in 2023 and 2024, rejecting the teens’ arguments that the subsequent searches were illegal because they relied on officers smelling cannabis. Maryland law prohibits a search based solely on an odor of cannabis. But the appeals court agreed with police the odor of cannabis is probable cause for a search if the officers determined that a vehicle’s occupants are under age 21. “Here, the searches were not prohibited…because they were not based solely on the odor of cannabis,” Judge Kathryn Graeff wrote for the court. “Instead, they were based on the odor of cannabis, plus the knowledge that the occupants of the vehicle were under 21 years of age. “Because it is unlawful for a person to possess cannabis if the person is not at least 21 years of age…the statute did not prohibit the search and require that the evidence seized be excluded,” she wrote. The ruling upheld the convictions of the teens, both of whom were found guilty of underage possession of a firearm, and one of whom was found guilty of underage possession of cannabis after the searches. Graeff wrote that prior to Thursday’s ruling, there was no reported opinion by the Appellate or Supreme Court of Maryland that addressed whether knowledge of subjects’ age allows for the use of cannabis odor as probable cause. The ruling could be appealed to the Supreme Court of Maryland, but attorneys for the teens did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the ruling or their next steps Friday. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office declined to comment. According to the opinion, Ocean City Police officers pulled over a car with four occupants, including defendant Jaylen Ahnarie Sudler, around 3 a.m. on July 21, 2023, citing an inoperable tag light on the vehicle for the stop. One officer said he smelled cannabis through the open front window. When police asked the four in the car how old they were, all said they were under 21. The officers then searched the vehicle and found the firearm that later led to Sudler’s conviction for possession. On March 24, 2024, an Ocean City Police officer stopped a vehicle about 12:45 a.m. for a broken headlight. That vehicle had three occupants, including defendant Tizonn Roemello James Trotter. The officer said he smelled cannabis, learned the occupants were under the age of 21 and then searched the vehicle. After searching the car, a small baggie of cannabis, “likely within the personal use amount allowed” for someone 21 or over, and a gun were found under the front passenger seat, where Trotter sat. The opinion noted that the court only identified the age of the driver, and ordered the other passengers out of the car to search it before identifying them, but the defendant and court’s arguments proceeded on the assumption that the police knew the occupants were under 21 before conducting their search. The appellants also argued that the General Assembly’s intent behind the law banning searches solely on a smell of cannabis “was to protect Black and Brown Marylanders from a stark and longstanding form of racial profiling,” regardless of age. They added that the intent “to protect the most vulnerable group of people, minority youth, is unequivocal.” That law was the Cannabis Reform Act, which went into effect in July 2023 and legalized recreational use of cannabis for people 21 and older. It also established the provision stating the odor of cannabis or suspicion of possessing an amount legal for personal use does not provide probable cause alone. Graeff conceded that preventing racial profiling was undoubtedly a “significant factor” behind the law. “Nevertheless, [the statute] did not limit all searches involving the odor of cannabis. Rather, it limited the ability to search only when it was based solely on the odor of cannabis,” the opinion read. The defendants also pointed to the fact that lawmakers were presented with an amendment to the Cannabis Reform Act that would have allowed a search based on cannabis odor if the driver was under age 21, but they rejected that amendment. But the state argued there are a number of other reasons that amendment could have failed, such as because it was proposed late on the final day of the 2023 legislative session or that it might have caused the bill to fail altogether. It’s possible, the court argued, that legislators thought the existing language provided for the possibility to conduct a search if vehicle occupants are underage. “Legislators could have concluded, as this Court holds here, that the plain language of the statute, as written, already permitted the police to search a vehicle based on the odor of cannabis if there is the additional fact that the occupants of the vehicle are under the age of 21 years old,” Graeff wrote. Lower courts were correct to allow the evidence from the searches to be admitted at trial, she wrote. This story was first published by Maryland Matters. The post Maryland Court Allows Police To Search Cars Based On Smell Of Marijuana If Occupants Are Underage appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net
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A Republican senator wants to make sure that hemp THC products are federally recriminalized on time under a current plan that is set to go into effect in November. Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) announced on Monday that he will be filing an amendment to strip provisions out of a key spending bill released by Senate leaders over the weekend that aim to delay the scheduled hemp product ban. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump signed during his first term in office. But late last year, the president signed new legislation containing provisions that will redefine hemp to make it so only products with 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will remain legal after November 12. On Sunday, leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee released the text of a continuing resolution to extend funding for federal agencies through December 11, past the end of the current fiscal year on September 30. Included in the legislation are provisions that will also delay the planned prohibition on most hemp products until December 11—although there is a carve-out that will allow the immediately recriminalization on November 12 of synthetic cannabinoids “that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant.” Budd said in a social media post that he will be “offering an amendment to the CR to strip out an extension of the hemp loophole to ensure unregulated, dangerous intoxicants are not sold, especially to kids.” The text of the senator’s amendment has not yet been publicly released, and it’s not clear if or when it will receive a vote on the Senate floor. Before the Senate adjourns, we must pass the SAVE America Act, confirm @POTUS's outstanding noms, & fund the govt. I'm offering an amendment to the CR to strip out an extension of the hemp loophole to ensure unregulated, dangerous intoxicants are not sold, especially to kids. — Senator Ted Budd (@SenTedBuddNC) August 3, 2026 The legislative vehicle that the Senate is using to fund the government and that includes the hemp ban delay provision, H.R. 6500, cleared a procedural vote on Monday and is expected to receive a vote on final passage this week after consideration of any amendments. Budd has previously taken a number of other actions that are hostile to cannabis reform. In December, for example, he led a letter signed by other GOP senators that urged President Donald Trump not to follow through with plans to federally reschedule marijuana, claiming it would “undermine your strong efforts to Make America Great Again and to usher in America’s next economic Golden Age.” After Trump decided to move ahead with cannabis rescheduling, Budd told Marijuana Moment the president was “poorly advised” on the marijuana issue. In January, Budd and another Republican senator filed an amendment that sought to block the Justice Department from carrying out the process of reclassifying marijuana under federal law. In April, Budd introduced a bill that would require the federal government to track the cost of hospitalization due to marijuana use. The legislation’s language is similar to two amendments Budd previously filed on the cannabis and hospitalization issue that didn’t end up being considered on the Senate floor. In 2024, Budd pressed federal, state and local officials on what steps they were taking to enforce marijuana prohibition as an Indian tribe prepared to launch recreational cannabis sales on its lands within North Carolina. Meanwhile, the Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition (BAMCO), which represents major alcohol retailers, is supporting the move to delay the hemp product ban—saying it provides industry supporters with more time to convince Congress to “establish a responsible federal framework for low-dose hemp-derived THC beverages.” BAMCO’s members include Total Wine & More, BevMo! by Gopuff, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Spec’s Wine and Spirits & Finer Foods, as well as a group of hemp product wholesalers. The group supports incorporating hemp THC drinks into the existing three-tier system for alcoholic beverages, along with new requirements for testing, labeling, marketing and taxation in tandem with flexibility for state regulations. Other alcohol industry groups such as Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America have also backed regulating hemp products instead of prohibiting them. Last month, the House of Representatives passed its own version of a continuing resolution to keep federal agencies funded into December, but it did not have any provisions to alter the planned hemp product ban. As such, if the Senate passes its new provision it would then still need approval by the other chamber before being sent to the president. Meanwhile, a number of lawmakers from both chambers and both parties have filed or are circulating a growing number of bills to prevent the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC drinks and other products later this year. Until now, none of those proposals have gained traction with congressional leaders. For example, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is circulating legislation that would delay a planned federal ban on hemp THC products and institute some regulations—including packaging requirements, testing rules and age limits. Separately, Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), filed a lengthier proposal to prevent the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products and put in place a number of regulations for manufacturing, labeling, sales and taxation of hemp-derived products, including an age limit of 21. A press release from the congressman’s office claimed that the White House supports the legislation, which is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), but the administration has not specifically endorsed it despite generally calling for hemp regulations and backing a prior similar amendment filed by Barr. Trump and White House officials have in recent weeks repeatedly pressed Congress to delay, alter or reverse the ban. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) last month, for example, White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought said the Trump administration wants lawmakers to “ensure the fair treatment of hemp products”—specifically citing Barr’s earlier amendment to keep many hemp products legal while adding regulations and taxes. The administration “welcomes the opportunity to work with the Congress to, at a minimum, update the statutory definition of final hemp-derived cannabinoid products to allow Americans to benefit from access to appropriate full-spectrum CBD products,” OMB separately said last month, “while preserving the Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose serious health risks.” Also in April, the president himself urged congressional lawmakers to again redefine hemp to avoid recriminalization of full-spectrum CBD products. “I am calling on Congress to update the Law to ensure that Americans can continue to access the full-spectrum CBD products they have come to rely on, and that help them, while preserving Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose Health risks,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “We must get this done RIGHT and FAST, especially for those who saw that CBD helps them,” he said. “Plus, I am told it will also help our GREAT FARMERS, who we love, and will always be there for.” Industry advocates say that the law as enacted last year not only threatens to prohibit intoxicating and synthetic cannabinoid products but also stands to remove popular full-spectrum CBD products that many Americans use therapeutically from the market. “ONE in FIVE adults used it in the past year, and many say it improved their chronic pain enormously,” the president said in his social media post, adding that hemp-derived CBD “has made a HUGE difference for so many people.” He also referenced a new initiative the administration launched in April to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows products to have up to 3 milligrams of total THC per serving. A federal judge granted the government’s motion to dismiss marijuana legalization opponents’ lawsuit challenging the initiative, but that is being appealed. “In December, I signed a very important Executive Order calling for Research and Innovation for Hemp-derived CBD,” Trump said. “Our wonderful Dr. Mehmet Oz moved fast to follow the directive in the Executive Order, and launched a model for some Seniors earlier this month. But more must be done!” “Please get it done, and SOON,” the president said in reference to a congressional fix for the broad recriminalization set to take effect in November. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!” The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), an alcohol industry trade association issued praise for Barr’s bipartisan hemp regulation bill, but said the measure’s tax provisions require “continued discussion.” Hemp policy observers expect to see a Senate companion bill to Barr’s proposal filed soon, likely from Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Sheehy recently cited hemp legislation as an area where Republicans and Democrats can work together in an otherwise “hyperpartisan time.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Meanwhile, a new poll from NuggMD found that most cannabis consumers say that state-level hemp product bans that lawmakers are enacting in line with the planned federal recriminalization move are causing them to shift their purchases toward licensed marijuana businesses. The National Restaurant Association recently sent a letter urging congressional leaders to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC beverages and replace it with a regulatory framework that “ensures consumer safety while meeting growing market demand” for the products as an alternative to alcohol. Major retailer Target, meanwhile, recently moved to expand its sales of hemp THC drinks into more states. 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New bill to color-code cannabis beverages; TX & VA hemp restriction lawsuits; MA liquor store lobby: don’t roll back marijuana legalization Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) filed a bill to require federal officials to establish a system for color coding cannabis-infused beverages and other drinks that contain alcohol, kratom-related compounds or any other intoxicating substances. Virginia hemp businesses filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of new restrictions that will ban hemp products with more than 2 milligrams of THC while the state launches legal recreational marijuana sales—calling it “economic protectionism” for certain companies. The Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition, which represents major alcohol retailers, is cheering the Senate’s inclusion of provisions in a key funding bill to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products—saying it provides more time to convince Congress to “establish a responsible federal framework for low-dose hemp-derived THC beverages.” Texas regulators are facing a federal lawsuit over newly enacted hemp product restrictions, with businesses claiming they pose an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce. The Massachusetts Package Stores Association’s Robert Mellion argues in a new op-ed that the state should regulate marijuana businesses as stringently as it does alcohol and tobacco retailers—but not return to prohibition via a ballot initiative to roll back legalization. “Cannabis retail sales are here to stay because prohibition is a proven failure.” / FEDERAL A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Customs and Border Protection improperly denied entry into the U.S. to employees of a Canadian cannabis company. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a press release about her support for a spending bill’s provisions to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products. Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) tweeted, “Intoxicating THC gummies are poisoning and killing our children. Congress should, and must, close the hemp loophole — not fight to keep these poisons on store shelves. This is a matter of public health and safety.” Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign highlighted his opposition to banning hemp THC products. / STATES West Virginia regulators adopted changes to medical cannabis rules, including on growers/processors and dispensaries. Washington State regulators are accepting feedback about draft fuels on financial interest agreements for cannabis retailers. Illinois regulators sent guidance about changes to medical cannabis laws. New York regulators published hemp guidance. New Jersey regulators posted tips about cannabis use for older adults. Minnesota regulators sent a newsletter with various cannabis equity updates. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Board of Directors will meet on September 9. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — / LOCAL The Los Angeles County, California Regional Planning Commission will hold a hearing on cannabis business zoning issues on August 26. / INTERNATIONAL Gandaki Province, Nepal’s province chief signed a bill to legalize cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes. / SCIENCE & HEALTH A study found that recreational marijuana legalization “significantly reduces the food insecurity rate.” A study highlighted “the limitations of relying solely on biological THC thresholds to infer impairment.” / ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS The American Alternative Care Policy Network is supporting veterans-focused medical cannabis legislation in Congress. / BUSINESS A Trulieve facility is being investigated by Florida officials over environmental concerns. A Total Wine & More executive said “eventually we will have regulation, not prohibition” for hemp THC drinks. 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“For more than seven years, Texans have built a multibillion-dollar hemp industry under laws that define these products as legal hemp.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Three members of the hemp industry are suing the state of Texas for violating commerce protections after it was announced last week that nearly all hemp-derived THC products are illegal. On Friday, two hemp retailers and a distributor filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against the Texas Department of State Health Services; Attorney General Ken Paxton (R); and the Galveston County criminal district attorney and sheriff, alleging that classifying hemp-derived substances as illegal violates the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed it from the federal Controlled Substances Act. The complaint states that the reinstated definitions provide no delineation between lawful hemp and unlawful marijuana; that it’s preempted by the 2018 Farm Bill’s protections for the interstate hemp market; and that these classifications impose an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce. In addition to the complaint, the plaintiffs are also moving for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent the ban on these THC products. “For more than seven years, Texans have built a multibillion-dollar hemp industry under laws that define these products as legal hemp. Without any change to those laws, the State now says they’re Schedule I drugs, like heroin,” said Andrea Steel, lead counsel for the hemp industry in this case, in a news release. Breaking: Hemp businesses and consumers have filed a federal lawsuit against Texas officials after the state declared delta-8 THC and other non delta-9 cannabinoids to be Schedule I controlled substances. The lawsuit argues the move conflicts with federal law, Texas law, and… pic.twitter.com/Ifky2rf6Yc — Texas Hemp Business Council (@TexasHempBiz) August 1, 2026 State officials banned at the end of last month several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with jail time and fines. However, delta-9 THC, the most commonly sold THC product in Texas, will remain legal. Now that THC variants are classified as a schedule I drug, possession of illegal THC products will be treated as a state jail felony, which carries a punishment of 180 days to two years in prison and fines of up to $10,000, say cannabis experts. “Our Constitution does not allow the government to jail a person under a framework no one can make sense of—our clients are asking the federal court to protect Texans from their own confused government,” Steel said. Cannabis experts say if the ban is not removed, more than half of the THC products in stores might be removed from shelves. “It’s a pretty big blow, and it’s recriminalizing a lot of cannabis products that have been completely legal and allowable in the state for many years, so we’re taking steps backwards toward prohibition,” Sarah Todd, media representative at Texas Cannabis Policy Center, previously told the Tribune. The recent change stems from a Texas Supreme Court decision in May that allowed the Texas Department of State Health Services to reclassify all hemp-derived THC, except for low-dose delta-9 THC, as a Schedule 1 drug, prohibiting its possession and sale in the state. The ruling ended a 2021 injunction that paused DSHS from enforcing the new classification, which effectively allowed stores to stock different kinds of THC for the past five years. The ban applies to all synthetically created THC forms, including delta-8, delta-10, THCP and THCA flower. The one exception will be delta-9 products with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. Delta-9, which naturally occurs in cannabis and is not typically synthetically derived, will remain the only THC option for Texas consumers because the federal 2018 Farm Bill legally defines hemp as cannabis containing no more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC, and it does not list other cannabinoids. This is the latest blow to the state’s hemp industry, whose year started with promises from lawmakers that hemp is here to stay but has been consumed with uncertainty over the last several months as flurries of court actions have ripped products off the shelves and then put them back on. A statewide ban on the sale of smokeable hemp, such as flower buds and rolled joints, was supposed to go into effect on March 31, but a court ruling has paused it, so delta-9 smokeable hemp will also still be available to consumers. Texas banned the sale of vape pens containing THC in the last legislative session. Various lawmakers have promised to continue their crusade against hemp this upcoming legislative session, making arguments against THC that harkened back to the days of the “Just Say No” campaigns of the ’80s regarding the risks of THC usage and its effects. Members of the committee used the frying-pan-and-brain analogy as an example of how these products cause mental health problems among young people. Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, has already confirmed he will once again file a bill to ban consumable hemp products at the next legislative session. There are about 14,000 retail stores statewide that are licensed to sell consumable hemp, according to the Department of State Health Services. This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune. The post Texas Officials Are Facing A Federal Lawsuit Over New Hemp Product Restrictions appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net
