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Tennessee Sets New Limits on Hemp Product Distribution

Tennessee Sets New Limits on Hemp Product Distribution

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 6, 2024 /

Tennessee Hemp Retailers Brace for New Regulations from the Department of Agriculture Tennessee’s hemp industry is facing major regulatory changes following new rules introduced by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.…

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Tennessee’s Hemp Regulation Reforms: Closing the THCA Loophole

By / April 4, 2024 /

Tennessee’s Proposed Regulations Aim to Close Hemp THCA Loophole   Introduction: Understanding Tennessee’s Hemp Industry Tennessee’s hemp industry has been experiencing rapid growth, with farmers and entrepreneurs capitalizing on the…

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Hemp Company Secures $8.4M for Sustainable Building Solutions

Hemp Company Secures $8.4M for Sustainable Building Solutions

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 14, 2024 /

Hemp Company Wins $8.4M in Federal Funding for Sustainable Construction & Automotive Alternatives The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $8.42 million to the innovative hemp technology company Hempitecture…

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4 Caught Smuggling 150 Pounds of Cannabis at San Diego Airport

4 Caught Smuggling 150 Pounds of Cannabis at San Diego Airport

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 4, 2024 /

Four Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Over 150 Pounds of Cannabis at San Diego Airport San Diego International Airport (SAN) was the site of a major drug enforcement operation last week,…

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DEA Delays Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Until 2025

DEA Delays Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Until 2025

By Cannabis Risk Manager Staff / November 1, 2024 /

Key Hearing on Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Set for December Amid Bureaucratic Delays An upcoming hearing on December 2 will address the U.S. Justice Department’s proposed rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule…

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EPA Awards $6.2M for Hempcrete and Green Building Materials

EPA Awards $6.2M for Hempcrete and Green Building Materials

By / July 26, 2024 /

EPA Awards $6.2M Grant for Hempcrete and Biogenic Building Materials In a significant move towards sustainable construction practices, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million to…

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Nursery Growers Nationwide Benefit from Expanded USDA Insurance Options

By / June 13, 2024 /

In a significant move to support nursery producers across the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the expansion of crop insurance tailored specifically for nursery growers…

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Illegal Cannabis Seizure: Over 200lbs Confiscated in I-40 Traffic Stops, $10,000 Seized

By / May 16, 2024 /

The Arkansas State Police’s Interstate Criminal Patrol made significant arrests in separate traffic stops on Interstate 40, apprehending two women for trafficking illegal narcotics. First Traffic Stop: May 7 On…

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US Reclassification of Cannabis: Implications for State Legalization

By / May 9, 2024 /

The recent proposal by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has stirred hopes among proponents of cannabis legalization. While the immediate impact…

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Senator from Republican Party Condemns Cannabis Legalization as “Gateway Drug” and “Anti-American

By / May 3, 2024 /

Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee voiced strong opposition to marijuana legalization during a recent interview, characterizing it as a “gateway drug” and part of “pro-criminal, anti-American policies.” Criticism of…

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DEA Proposal: How Cannabis Reclassification Might Affect Tennesseans

By / May 2, 2024 /

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) plan to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug has ignited a debate among lawmakers in Tennessee. This potential change…

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