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Hawaii Legislature Approves Two-Year Study of Hemp

The host and moderator, Inlander’s Ted McGregor, Jr., posed questions to three experts from Washington and California

Eastern Washington Gets Down To CannaBiz

A pro marijuana legalization ad from Weedmaps, the self-described "Yelp! for pot," was supposed to be displayed on an electronic billboard in Times Square beginning in April. But CBS asked Neutron Media to pull the ad while its legal department reviews the propriety of it. CBS has veto rights even though it does not own the billboard since its logo is on it.

These Roadblocks Are Killing Marijuana Advertising’s Vibes

“It’s very controlled, from the examining board and oversight by pharmacists and physicians and I think that’s important moving forward,” Walker said. “This is not in any way what we see with other laws across the country.”

Walker signs marijuana oil into law to help kids with seizures

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“Shouldn’t we have an amendment that doesn’t so closely correlate hemp and marijuana?” said Fitzhugh. “During the discussion of this bill, there was a lot of separation between marijuana and hemp.”

Tennessee Hemp Bill Hits Homestretch Hiccup

TENNESSEE: A final vote on a measure in the Tennessee Legislature that would legalize the cultivation of industrial hemp was put off for a day. Concerns were raised Monday by some House lawmakers over how the state’s regulation system would work, and sponsor Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, said he’d seek clarification on the potential for criminal prosecution and … Read the full article...

Bo Shaffer of Delta Tech talks about hemp plants with an attendee at the NoCo Hemp Expo in Windsor on April 5.

Colorado Farmers Wonder: How To Get Hemp Seeds?

COLORADO:   Farmers in Colorado and at least 10 other states are preparing to plant, cultivate and harvest hemp legally for the first time since the crop was outlawed more than 50 years ago. As they learn about the crop’s preferences and the best methods to harvest the seeds for oil or the long stalks for fiber, they are sidestepping the first part of the … Read the full article...

So what’s the real deal with Kannaway?

What’s Up With The Multi Level Marketing Of Hemp-Derived CBD?

If you’re involved in any way in the Cannabis industry – whether you’re a patient, advocate, or cannabis business person – chances are, you’ve heard about Kannaway, or its “Buzz Launch,” or Real Scientific Hemp Oil (RSHO), or hemp vape, or Hemp Meds Px, or Medical Marijuana Inc., or CannVest, or all of the above. And you’ve probably even gotten annoying, … Read the full article...

“As the public becomes more aware of hemp seeds and their health properties, there is increasing demand for hemp products. We intend to pursue products that contain both stevia and hemp which will appeal to the health conscious consumers.”

Stevia Enters Hemp Industry with ‘Real Hemp’

INDIANA: Stevia Corp., a farm management company focused on the economic development of products that support healthy lifestyle, is expanding its business into legal hemp. In a press release, the  company announced plans to participate in the successful growth of the hemp industry and particularly hemp seeds, oils and related products which are growing in … Read the full article...

“We want to get started now, try to be a leader in this new industry,” Eppelsheimer said.

Hemp Farming Could Turn Into Economic Boon For Colorado

COLORADO:  A growing farming fad in Colorado is to grow hemp – now that it’s legal, and at least one long-time farming family is hoping to cash in on the crop. Rock ‘n’ Robin’s in Fort Collins sells products that are made of hemp such as t-shirts, handbags and other products. Farmers are hoping it creates a new industry for Colorado. Kirk Eppelsheimer … Read the full article...

While it isn't clear how many people will register to grow hemp, the agriculture department has fielded numerous queries from throughout the state in the past few months.

Hemp Farmers In Colorado Advised Of Challenges

COLORADO:  Farmers who intend to plant Colorado’s first industrial hemp crop can register starting March 1, though they should be aware of several unanswered legal questions, the Colorado Department of Agriculture says. "There are challenges in this first year, and I think the most important thing is that we want those who are interested in cultivating to … Read the full article...

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The forum will include questions from the audience, which is good — for every known fact about how recreational marijuana will work in Washington state, there are still dozens of questions about how it will all turn out.

Questions for the CannaBiz panel of marijuana experts

WASHINGTON: This Wednesday evening the Inlander is hosting a panel discussion about the marijuana market taking form in Washington state. The three panelists are all experts in different areas of the industry: Hilary Bricken, who we profiled in last year’s Work Issue, is an attorney known for specializing in the legal issues surrounding … Read the full article...

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