Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) on Sunday, a contentious measure that would have banned most consumable hemp products containing THC, including delta-8 and delta-9 items like gummies and vapes. In a late-night move just before the veto deadline, Abbott rejected the outright ban, a top priority for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and instead called for a special legislative session starting July 21st to establish a strict regulatory framework for these products.
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Ohio lawmakers are considering a new bill that would significantly restrict the sale of most ingestible and intoxicating hemp products, including Delta-8 THC and certain CBD products. Senate Bill 86, introduced by Republican Senator Steve Huffman, would require these products to be sold exclusively in marijuana dispensaries, with limited exceptions for lotions, salves, and certain beverages. The proposed legislation has sparked a debate between supporters who argue for tighter regulations to protect children and align hemp-derived intoxicants with state marijuana laws, and the hemp industry, which believes the bill would devastate small businesses and limit consumer choice.
Read moreThe plenary of the Colombian Chamber of Representatives has approved a constitutional reform aimed at regulating adult-use cannabis consumption in the country. The bill, spearheaded by Liberal Representative Juan Carlos Losada and Historical Pact Senator MarÃa José Pizarro, seeks to legalize the buying and selling of marijuana, addressing the current legal inconsistency where consumption is permitted but purchasing the product remains illegal.
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