Florida gets DEA clearance to grow hemp in 2019
Industrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics September 18, 2018 0
Florida agriculture officials have completed preparations to grow hemp in the Sunshine State and say they’re ready to plant seeds in 2019. According to Growing Produce, a trade publication for specialty-crop growers, that’s far sooner than originally expected. Florida legalized hemp production in 2017, but officials warned it could... Read more
Illinois governor approves hemp law aimed at commercial production
Industrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics September 18, 2018 0
Illinois is no longer one of the nation’s largest hemp holdouts after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a law to allow immediate commercial production, citing activity in nearby states. The new law contains some of the nation’s strongest language protecting farmers’ ability to make money growing hemp. Farmers can submit a... Read more
The History of Appropriations
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics September 18, 2018 0
by Michelle Rutter, Government Relations Manager Congress doesn’t spend much of their time on passing legislation, but one exception is how much time they spend on the nation’s annual spending bills. These bills, also commonly known as appropriations bills, are legislation in Congress that “appropriates,” or sets aside, federal... Read more
New Bill: The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics September 14, 2018 0
In the 115th Congress, there are more cannabis reform bills than ever before — dozens, as a matter of fact! Let’s take a closer look at one of the newest reform bills that was just introduced today! Bill: The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act Introduced by: Senator Brian... Read more
Top Five Reasons to Attend Cannabis Caucuses
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics September 14, 2018 0
Registration is complimentary for members and 15% off for non-members NCIA’s increasingly popular Cannabis Caucuses are intimate meet and greet events that pop up in eight of the most burgeoning cannabis markets every quarter. We launched this event series two years ago so that our members can get in... Read more
Member Blog: Know Your Regulations, Know Your Labels
Marijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics September 14, 2018 0
by Gary Paulin, Director of Sales of Lightning Labels, and their strategic partner, Kristen Savage, principal of Highmark Data Agility, timely data and printing performance drive cannabis label compliance Ability to move quickly, accurately, and competitively is the lifeblood of cannabis purveyors. Timely compliance in such areas as labels and... Read more
Partner Blog: From Fashion Lifestyle to Cannabis – A Natural Move?
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics September 14, 2018 0
NCIA is giving away a limited number of tickets to the inaugural Hall of Flowers show happening next week in Santa Rosa. It’s shaping up to be one of the must-see B2B events in the cannabis space for premium brands and industry innovators, all thanks to the fashion and... Read more
