FinCEN Guidelines Clarify Due Diligence Requirements Regarding Hemp Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) at the end of June issued guidelines for financial institutions that clarified...
CBD Product Use a Crime Punishable under Military Code, Says Pentagon
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pentagon has moved to make use of CBD products a criminal offense for troops across all branches of the U.S....
Louisiana Governor Signs Bill to Ban Most Smokable Hemp Products
BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana is restricting the sale of almost all smokable hemp products. The state's Governor John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, recently...
Hemp Farmers, Related Businesses Included in $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hemp industry farmers and businesses have been included in the latest stimulus legislation—under The Economic Injury Disaster Loans program—signed on Friday...
FDA Continues Public Comment Period on CBD ‘Indefinitely’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday published a report in response to the U.S. Congress’ request for guidelines...
Dept. of Transportation Issues Compliance Notice on CBD Use
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a compliance notice on Tuesday addressing use of CBD-infused products for “safety sensitive employees.” Employees...
South Dakota Hemp Bill Advances; Governor Noem May “Consider Signing”
Pierre, S.D. – A legislative committee in South Dakota has approved a bill that would legalize industrial hemp. The House Agricultural and Natural Resources...
Florida Judge’s Ruling May Signal Temporary Legal Relief for CBD Producers
Anxious CBD producers may be able to breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. In a move that could set precedent, a federal...
Florida Regulators to Oversee CBD Products to Ensure Consumer Safety
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – CBD products and sales will now be monitored by state regulators in Florida. CBD has been popular in the Sunshine State for...
USDA Approves First Hemp Production Plans for States and Native Tribes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the first set of regulatory plans for domestic hemp production under the...
