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In short, whether CBD is legal in the Islands of Aloha depends on its origin. CBD can be obtained from both industrial hemp and marijuana. The difference between these two types of CBD is that the marijuana-derived CBD has a higher percentage of THC, whereas the hemp-derived CBD contains THC only in traces. If you… read more »
Florida consumers soon could see something similar to the famous “Fresh from Florida” logo on CBD hemp products made in the state, where hemp becomes legal July 1. Gov. Ron De Santis signed legislation late Tuesday that legalizes state-licensed hemp farming and sales in Florida. South Florida CBD makers say the law will both weed… read more »
Even as cannabidiol (CBD) retailers have proliferated across DFW, questions about the legality of the product have dogged shop owners in recent months. But a bill that sits on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk may clear up any legal issues and make hemp-derived CBD products legal under state law. “What it would mean for us is… read more »
The Ohio Senate has unanimously passed a bill to legalize hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol oil and create an industrial hemp program in the state. The bill would allow for cultivation of hemp as long as it contains less than 0.3 percent of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The legislation comes after a 2018 federal… read more »
The CBD gold rush has begun. CBD, the chemical found in hemp and marijuana plants, is showing up in shampoos, lattes, body oils, gummy bears and dog treats. It’s being sold in coffee shops and farmer’s markets, mom-and-pops and high-end department stores and most recently, drugstore chain CVS. “Literally overnight, you’re seeing CBD all around… read more »
Colorado-based company Weller, best known for vegan-friendly Coconut Bites, has announced the launch of flavored sparkling water infused withCBD (cannabidiol). Available in three flavors, Watermelon, Black Cherry and Tangerine, the beverages are infused with 25 mg of CBD (cannabidiol) broad-spectrum hemp extract per can. In addition to being vegan, the zero-calorie beverages are also non-GMO,… read more »
Urban farmer and longtime Growing Power leader Will Allen has launched a new venture in the growing industrial hemp market. Based in Oak Creek, Will Allen’s Beyond Organic produces USDA-certified organic products, including CBD oil, lotions, soaps, dog treats and protein powder. Allen founded and ran urban agriculture nonprofit Growing Power for 23 years before its board decided… read more »