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Texas Officials Post Hemp Law ‘Checklist’ List To Help Businesses Comply With State Cannabis Rules

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While Congress is taking steps to reinstate the federal ban on THC-containing hemp products, Texas officials are distributing a new hemp law “checklist” to help businesses comply with the state’s newly enacted cannabis rules, including an age requirement to prevent the sale of cannabinoid-intoxicating products to youth.

In addition to being licensed or registered with the Texas State Health Services (DSHS), hemp businesses must follow a number of new regulatory policies if they sell or deliver consumable hemp products (CHP), the brochure states.

For each sale or delivery, employees of licensed hemp businesses must inspect the customer’s ID to determine that they are at least 21 years old and that the identification has not expired.

“Failure to comply with these requirements is a violation of state laws and regulations,” the release states, adding that consumable hemp products include CBD and THC oils, gummies, and infused edible foods or beverages.

“CHP is a processed or manufactured product for consumption that contains hemp, including foods, drugs, devices and cosmetics,” the department said. he said. “It does not include any consumable hemp product containing hemp seed or hemp seed-derived ingredients generally considered safe by the US Food and Drug Administration.”

Ass the rules Texas is being set up for the sale of edible hemp, meanwhile, the US Senate passed a spending bill on Monday. Includes controversial language recriminalizing hemp products containing THC industry players say it will put the market at risk.

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas (R-TX) took them by surprise by voting against a motion to introduce an amendment by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). that would knock off hemp supplies. But in the end, the amendment failed to advance, and the underlying legislation will receive a House vote on Wednesday before going to the president’s desk.

Back in Texas, industry players and advocates are decrying Congressional efforts to re-criminalize consumable hemp products.

The Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC), for example, said in a statement Tuesday that it is “very disappointed” with the Senate vote, and is “particularly dismayed” that members refused to accept Paul’s amendment.

“The consequences of this major change are serious and immediate,” THBC said. “Now the industry is once again caught in the crossfire of a political battle, with hemp serving as collateral damage. Congress had years to fix the FDA’s regulatory failures, but instead of crafting a science-based solution, a last-minute political deal put the entire industry at risk.”

DHSH last month formally approved a set of emergency rules to prevent the sale of intoxicating hemp products to people under the age of 21.

After similar restrictions were imposed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) In September, DSHS moved forward with the policy changes compliance with the governor’s latest executive order on hemp.

The checklist volume is being released just weeks after Department of Homeland Security (DPS) regulators approved the new rules. The law significantly expands the state’s medical marijuana program.

This specific set of rules will increase the number of licensed dispensaries, impose security requirements for “satellite” locations, and allow license revocation for certain violations.

DPS will do it ultimately, it will issue 12 new licenses for dispensaries across the state. Today there are only three. Licensed supplements will go through a competitive process, and officials will prioritize Texas public health regions to optimize access.

In line with the state’s cannabis expansion law signed by Governor Greg Abbott (R), the state Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposed rules in September. Recommend to doctors new conditions related to cannabis and creating standards for approved inhalation devices.

Meanwhile, last month, the head of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) pushed back against a GOP senator’s “false assertions.” state regulatory compliance with federal hemp laws. But he also noted that changes to how “total THC” is measured to determine the legality of hemp products could be coming, in a way that some stakeholders could negatively impact the industry.

After the legislature failed to pass a controversial bill to ban THC-containing hemp products, after the governor vetoed a similar measure earlier this year in two special sessions, Abbott signed an executive order to impose some restrictions on the market.

Also, a recent GOP poll linked to President Donald Trump found this Democratic and Republican voters in Texas have united against the hemp ban proposal.

A White House spokesman said this before the vote president approves hemp ban provisions.

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US (FL): Cannabis company countersues competitor for AI-fabricated extortion

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Leafwell Inc. filed a federal lawsuit against medical marijuana company My Florida Green, alleging that its competitor used artificial intelligence to make legal claims as part of an extortion scheme designed to harm Leafwell’s business. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court…

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Maine Officials Approve 2026 Ballot Initiative To Largely Repeal Marijuana Legalization Law For Signature Collection

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Maine officials have given permission to prohibition activists to begin gathering signatures for a proposal A ballot initiative that would roll back the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law. The measure, if passed, would also overhaul the regulatory structure of the medical cannabis program by establishing product testing requirements.

The proposal — called the “Cannabis Legalization Act and Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act” — is a revamped version of a marijuana initiative introduced in September, sponsored by a Republican state senator and a former top staffer for then-Gov. Paul LePage (R), staunch prohibitionist.

The latest proposal, a petition approved by the Secretary of State on Monday, would remove and amend multiple sections of the current state statute, which voters approved in 2016 to effectively repeal the legalization of recreational marijuana sales.

Adults over the age of 21 would remain legal to possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis under the proposal, but a section of the law allowing home cultivation would be repealed. The sale and home cultivation of medical marijuana would be legal.

Madison Carey, who was listed as a lead petitioner in the original version of the repeal initiative and remains involved in the current campaign, told Marihuana Momenti on Tuesday that “there needs to be regulation of marijuana,” arguing that her own experience recovering from opioid misuse disorder speaks to the inadequacy of the current law.

“My hope is to raise awareness of the reality of the potential dangers of not having regulation,” he said. “I think people are fed up with the constant use — the constant (retail businesses) coming up where people can legally buy marijuana.”

Of course, repealing the voter-approved law that established the adult-licensed sales system would eliminate the current regulatory infrastructure in place, which reform advocates say helps mitigate public health and safety risks associated with the illegal market.

Rep. David Boyer (R), who led the fight to get a cannabis legalization initiative on Maine’s ballot in 2016 when he was a staff member at the Marihuana Policy Project, said voters should refuse to sign petitions for the new initiative.

“Don’t stop Maine’s progress, don’t stop signing this unfair repeal initiative,” he told Marijuana Moment on Tuesday. “Repealing the legalization of cannabis would shut down an industry larger than lobsters, potatoes and blueberries combined, costing our state jobs, revenue and economic growth.”

According to the new measure, the director of the Office of Cannabis Policy will “advance policies that promote the health and welfare of the people of the state and protect their health and safety, emphasizing the health and welfare of minors as a priority consideration in the performance of all duties.”

They should also “ensure that eligible patients maintain access to high-quality, effective, and affordable medical cannabis under this Act.”

Under the proposal, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services would create a testing program for cannabis products that would require dispensaries and dispensaries to send those products to a licensed facility for safety evaluation before dispensing them to qualified patients.

The testing facility “should ensure that cannabis or cannabis products do not exceed acceptable levels of contamination for any contaminants that are harmful to health and require testing and ensure proper labeling.”

“The department shall adopt rules establishing a testing program under this section, rules identifying the types of pollutants harmful to health, which must be tested for cannabis and cannabis products under this chapter, and rules regarding the maximum level of contamination for each pollutant,” the vote said. the initiative the text says

Additionally, regulators should administer a system to track cannabis plants from seed to the point of retail sale or disposal. That system “should be able to track cannabis plants in groups during the cultivation phase and when passing from the cultivation phase to another registrar”.

Entrepreneurs must submit at least 67,682 valid voter signatures by February 2, 2026 to be eligible for next year’s ballot. If approved by voters, the initiative would take effect on January 1, 2028.

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Maine lawmakers passed a bill in June legalize possession of an ounce of psilocybin Adults over 21 years of age.

After a different effort in the state last year legalize psilocybin and allow adults to access the psychedelic in state-licensed facilities. But lawmakers watered down that bill—instead, they changed it to create a committee to study further reforms—and in the end it was not approved.

Meanwhile, Maine legislators in February A top marijuana official voted to investigate possible conflicts of interest.

And last year, the law that allowed people came into force now apply for legal marijuana crime records to be sealed.

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By concentrating our portfolio, we create room for innovation and growth

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Viscon transfers the range fork product portfolio to Flier






Viscon Plant Technology will transfer its spacer fork product portfolio (including spacer forks and fixed forks) to Flier Systems effective January 1, 2026.

“The furrows are a proven solution for spacing within the sector. By transferring this portfolio to Flier Systems, the technology will remain available to both existing and new customers, with continued quality and support. Flier Systems will take over development, sales and technical service, while Viscon Plant Technology focuses on its core activities,” the team says.

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“The transfer of the fields is a deliberate strategic step to strengthen our focus on automation solutions for plant growers and young breeders. In addition to concentrating our portfolio on technologies such as tissue culture automation, phenotypic sorting and somatic embryogenesis automation, we create room for further innovation and growth. We are pleased to have found a reliable and dedicated partner in Flier Systems,” said Nigela, who will continue the same product portfolio. Viscon Plant Technology.

“Acquiring spacer forks fits perfectly into our strategy to automate the entire production process for professional plant growers. Having just introduced the upgraded SPH transplanter/sorter, we have already taken an important step in the automation of potted plants. Acquiring spacer forks is a logical addition as it allows us to offer a complete and integrated package. Viscon,” said Ad Kranendonk, Flier Systems.



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