Judge extends sale of smokeable hemp in Texas
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While medical marijuana gets a federal lifeline, hemp founders are facing a total wipeout of high-dose products this November. Here is how brands like Nowadays and Seth Rogen’s Houseplant are fighting back.
“The Texas Hemp Business Council appreciates Judge Maya Guerra Gamble and the 261st District Court for carefully considering the issues presented and granting a temporary injunction to halt enforcement of the challenged hemp regulations while the case proceeds.
Proponents of medicinal hemp and medical marijuana are generally pleased with the pilot program launched in April by CMS to allow certain Medicare enrollees access to hemp-derived products.
With a federal THC crackdown under consideration, hemp beverage companies are diversifying portfolios, launching low-dose and THC-free drinks to stay competitive.
Two court decisions, one big impact: smokable hemp sales get a temporary lifeline, but delta-8 faces a renewed ban in Texas.
One of the country's largest legal cannabis markets is fighting for its life. Texas' hemp industry is challenging fee increases of up to 4,000%, which effectively ban cannabis' most popular form.