An unexpected medical cannabis bill was introduced late last week in the Idaho House of Representatives.In the USA, Idaho and Nebraska are the only two holdout states not permitting the use of cannabis medicinally (or recreationally) in any form.But Idaho's House Health and Welfare Committee Chairman John Vander Woude's...

Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation aiming to ease the regulatory burden on farmers across the USA who grow grain and fiber hemp.Under current U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rules, all hemp crops are subject to compliance testing whether or not they are being grown for cannabinoid extraction.Senators Jon...

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has drawn a line in the sand on raising permitted THC levels of hemp products in process.By legal definition at a US federal level, hemp is cannabis that has not more than .3% delta-9 THC by dry weight.  During processing, THC levels can temporarily...

A bill that would enable some hospice patients in North Dakota to "self-certify" for medical cannabis is awaiting Governor Burgum's signature.Accessing medical cannabis at the best of times can be a difficult process in some jurisdictions. For patients who are at the stage of going into hospice care, the...

Two bills re-introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to (finally) regulate hemp-derived cannabidiol.Re-introduced last week, the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2023 (here), would see hemp extract products fall under the regulatory framework for...

After a green light from Kentucky's House and Senate, a bill regulating delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol has headed to Governor Andy Beshear's desk for his signature.Delta-8 THC is an intoxicating cannabinoid that naturally occurs in hemp, but in minute quantities. However, it can be created by manipulating the non-intoxicating cannabinoid CBD,...

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is urging the community to put pressure on lawmakers to legalize medical cannabis in her state.While an affirmative defense against prosecution for possession of certain CBD products containing THC in specific circumstances exists in Kansas, the state doesn't have an official medical cannabis program.Another attempt...

In a milestone moment, the Kentucky Senate has passed legislation that would legalise medical marijuana in the state.While some legal protection for patients was recently implemented thanks to an executive order from Governor Andy Beshear, it's less than an ideal situation. Back in January, the governor stated:“I’m the first...

UK based pharmaceutical company Celadon is celebrating a major milestone in its cannabis licensing.While the UK is the largest producer of medical cannabis in the world, pretty much all legal products consumed there are imported. This means UK patients often face lengthy delays and high costs for their medications.But...

Another partner has been added to Wellnex Life's medical cannabis joint venture - Chemist Warehouse.Back in July last year, Australian health and wellness product distributor Wellnex Life Limited (ASX: WNX)  announced it had entered into a joint venture with local medical cannabis firm OneLife Botanicals for the purpose of...