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As Iowa prepares to enforce new regulations on hemp-derived products starting July 1, businesses across the state are bracing for significant impacts. The amended House File 2605, signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds, imposes strict limits on THC concentration in consumable hemp products, aiming to regulate the burgeoning industry. David Moore, CEO of Climbing Kites, cannabis-infused beverages, highlights the economic impact from this ban. Stating, "With the new THC limits, we anticipate losing about 80% of our product line, affecting a substantial portion of our sales." Sabrina Bergloff, COO of Despensary voiced concerns over the broader implications: "This law hits the entire hemp community hard. It forces us to rethink our inventory and business strategy practically overnight."  These regulations pose huge negative impacts on not only business owners but consumers who depend on these products as well. https://lnkd.in/gms-uGQA

Recent rules proposed by HHS are controversial. My latest blog outlines the administrative rules process and explains how interested persons can use the process to shape the final rules.

Last week, Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford introduced House Bill 4161, which focused mainly on permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and preventing the sell of hemp products to persons under 21 years of age.   Today, the first day of the veto session, Ford introduced House Bill 4193, the Prevention of Use of Hemp Cannabinoid Products Intended for Human Consumption by Ingestion or Inhalation by Persons Under 21 Years of Age Act.   Though HB4161 and HB4193 have similar wording and requirements for testing, licensing, and age restrictions on purchasing hemp products, HB4193 also includes the criminal and civil penalties for violation of the bill. Michael Lasley Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation #hemp #law #legislation https://lnkd.in/gakG3cQ9

Magic Truffles vs. Magic Mushrooms: Understanding Dutch Law Curious about the legal distinctions between magic truffles and magic mushrooms in the Netherlands? While both contain psilocybin, only truffles are sold legally under strict conditions. Learn more about these regulations on our website! https://lnkd.in/eKrbaX5X

As EU law now begins to shift towards providing framework for class action cases it’s interesting to see added sugar becoming the focus of Class Action cases in USA. Added sugar reduction is already a real thing but could hit home harder in the near future in Europe #addedsugar

In our latest post, my Troutman Pepper colleague, Bryan Haynes, and I discuss litigation between the City of San Francisco and e-cigarette distributors over alleged violations of the City's flavored tobacco product ban and state law. #tobacco #tobaccoproducts #tobaccoindustry #litigation #regulatorycompliance #regulatoryoversight

Just in: New #IOWA hemp laws: https://lnkd.in/eUWCCce2 New Iowa laws show the need for ChowVerified: New #hemp-#cannabis laws are sweeping across the country. With our automated compliance framework, we are perfectly placed for brands and retailers selling in #IOWA, from IOWA, and into IOWA. IOWA Law Highlights: - House File 2605 passed the Senate and was signed by Governor Kim Reynolds - Under the law, consumable hemp products can contain no more than 4 milligrams of #THC per serving and no more than 10 milligrams per container. - Under-age sale Prohibited. Age-Verification required Customers must be 21+

🚨 New Hemp Regulations Hit Georgia: Local Business Owner Speaks Out 🚨 🎥 Just Released: A compelling new segment from Channel 9 News ABC, published on May 13, 2024, dives into the effects of Georgia's recent enactment of SB 494, which oversees major changes in hemp product regulations. 🌿 Key Points of SB 494: Stringent testing and marketing requirements are set. Age restrictions are now in place for purchasing hemp products. 👤 Local Impact - Dorinda Moon's Perspective: Dorinda Moon, owner of The Shop by: Stevie & The Moon, shares her concerns about how these new regulations could negatively affect her business and the wellbeing of her customers. "This law could force my customers to seek unsafe alternatives," Dorinda warns, highlighting the potential risks of driving consumers to potentially harmful substances. 📉 What This Means for Local Shops: Dorinda notes, "It will be detrimental to my business," expressing fears that the new laws will alienate her customers and push them toward less secure and possibly unsafe options for managing their conditions. 📢 Let's Talk About It! How will these changes affect our community and local businesses? Share your thoughts and spread the word to support local enterprises like Dorinda's that are facing new challenges. 📹 Watch the Full Story: https://lnkd.in/dHWPjeNJ Fair Use Disclosure: This video is shared for informational purposes under fair use guidelines. #HempRegulation #GeorgiaBusiness #CommunityImpact #SB494