Sophia Bennett has dedicated her career to monitoring and analyzing the regulatory landscape and news within the vape industry. With a keen eye for the evolving policies that shape this dynamic market, Sophia brings a critical perspective to her commentary and reports.
Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, has become a mainstream wellness product in California and across the United States. Praised for its potential health benefits, such as pain relief and anxiety reduction, without the intoxicating “high” of THC, CBD is widely available in various forms. However, as a compound derived from the cannabis plant, its […]
For over a decade, U.S. public health bodies like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have often undermined non-pharmaceutical products that could aid in smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction. This approach is a mistake. Smoking kills, and any tool that helps people reduce or eliminate their use of combustible tobacco—from patches and gums to […]
The Texas hemp industry is navigating a complex and uncertain regulatory landscape after another special legislative session concluded on September 4th without a comprehensive ban or new regulations on consumable hemp products. While a new law effective September 1st has outlawed the sale of vapes containing any cannabinoid, including THC and CBD, other products like […]
As Missouri joins the growing list of states with legal recreational marijuana, the new era of access brings with it critical questions about road safety. While adults can now legally purchase and consume cannabis products, the law remains firm: driving while high is illegal and dangerous. This raises a key question for many Missourians: without […]
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has issued recalls for thousands of cannabis vape cartridges found to contain medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, a diluting agent banned for use in vapes in the state since October 2024 due to potential respiratory health risks.
New Law Prohibits Sale of All Vapes Containing Cannabinoids, Including Legal CBD and Delta-8 A new and significant anti-vape law, Senate Bill 2024 (SB 2024), has officially taken effect in Texas as of September 1st. The legislation prohibits the sale and marketing of all vaping devices that contain cannabinoids, effectively removing a wide range of […]
Vaping offers a clean, flavorful, and discreet alternative to traditional smoking, and you can enjoy both cannabis flower and potent concentrates. You can now choose between sleek portable pens, desktop setups, and inhalers that can deliver a metered dose. If you’re vaping cannabis, you need to know the right techniques and risks associated with it.
A new Texas law, Senate Bill 2024, has taken effect as of Monday, September 1st, making it illegal to sell or market vape pens containing cannabinoids like THC. This move has sent shockwaves through the state’s burgeoning hemp industry, with retailers forced to pull one of their most popular product categories from the shelves.
As the legal landscape for cannabis continues to shift across the United States, Texans are often left navigating a complex and sometimes confusing set of laws. While neighboring New Mexico has embraced a thriving recreational marijuana market, drawing significant business from Texas residents, the Lone Star State maintains a much stricter stance. However, the rise […]
The Texas Senate has once again approved a bill that would ban most hemp-derived THC products in the state, setting up a potential clash with Governor Greg Abbott and the House of Representatives. In a 22-8 vote, the Senate passed legislation from Senator Charles Perry (R) that would recriminalize the market for intoxicating cannabinoids.