It’s become a common theme in Mexico that deadlines to legalize hemp and marijuana come and go, but lawmakers had no control over the latest delay. As the coronavirus spread across the globe, lawmakers had to cancel further action in late March, missing an April 30 deadline Mexico’s supreme court set. Now, lawmakers have to […]
The Lebanese parliament has approved a law that allows the cultivation of cannabis up to 1% THC for medical purposes. Lebanon legalizes low-THC medical cannabis production is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
(A version of this story first appeared on Marijuana Business Daily International.) Brazil’s health authorities have authorized a THC-free oral CBD product, an important milestone for the cannabis industry in Latin America’s largest economy. The oral solution registered to Brazilian pharmaceutical giant Prati-Donaduzzi is the first medical cannabis product authorized for sale in Brazil under rules created in December 2019. […]
Hemp Industry Daily is making its June conference virtual, opening access to more industry operators to hear market insights and learn about new products. The Hemp Industry Daily Conference Direct takes place June 29 to July 1. The event will be hosted on an interactive and immersive online platform with exhibitors, speakers, and attendees who […]
Activists have been working for months registering new voters, collecting signatures, and educating the public, in hopes of giving voters in their state the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast their vote for marijuana. But social distancing guidelines have made this work virtually impossible. Here is an overview of key 2020 ballot initiative efforts and where they stand now.
President Donald Trump this week announced he would suspend all immigration into the U.S. during the coronavirus outbreak – but the ban makes a few exceptions to support the economy and agriculture. On Tuesday, President Trump said he would sign an executive order blocking permanent residency visas or greencards for 60 days. However, the still-unwritten […]
International CBD brand Elixinol has appointed a former supplement-industry executive as its new global CEO – the Australian company’s second management reshuffle in less than a month. Oliver Horn formerly served as head of Swisse Wellness for Australia, New Zealand and North America. He takes over from Stratos Karousos as Elixinol Global CEO with immediate effect, […]
Farmers and hemp businesses could soon be able to apply for loans with a second round of federal funding aimed at keeping small businesses afloat through the coronavirus disruption. The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to pass a $484 billion economic stimulus package after a deal was struck between Congress and the Trump administration. The House […]
CBD retailers aren’t essential businesses that can stay open despite closure orders in Texas. That’s the ruling from the Texas Department of Emergency Management, the agency that arbitrates which businesses are subject to the state’s stay-at-home order. CBD retailers were among the 3,000 or so businesses asking, to stay open, the San Antonio Express-News reports. The Texas […]
A reshuffling at the Hemp Industries Association has Colorado hemp activist Rick Trojan as the group’s new president. The business advocacy organization also named Mike Lewis, a hemp farmer and educator in Lexington, Kentucky, as the group’s new vice president. Trojan replaces former president Joy Beckerman, who left the position last month. HIA said Wednesday […]
