interstate commerce

"Regulating intra and interstate commerce was only a means to the end of eradicating it. That is a goal that has been abandoned," said David Boies during oral arguments Tuesday, as he defended the need to revive a landmark case dismissed this past July. The case that marked one of the ways for the...

The U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA) certification program aims to become a cornerstone of hemp industry standards, providing self-regulatory practices to an industry that has been at the center of a multidimensional debate. The program focuses on safety, labeling and quality control – all aspects...

Arizona Wants To Sell Cannabis Across State Lines A new Arizona measure seeks to allow cannabis to be sold across state lines, though House Bill 2770 from Rep. Justin Wilmeth is contingent on the legalization of cannabis on the federal level, reported ABC15 Arizona. "What this measure is trying to...

Oregon's cannabis market is having another oversupply issue, amid all the other challenges that have, still do, plague the state. When it comes to marijuana, in 1973 Oregon decriminalized possession of up to one ounce reducing the penalty to a $100 fine. It was also...

Despite promises from policymakers, recent hope for rescheduling, and initiatives by activists, cannabis remains a federally illegal Schedule I Drug that — along with all of the trappings of federal prohibition — there are specifics in federal law about transportation across state lines...

Maryland made headlines this summer, not only for legalizing recreational cannabis use but because its residents collectively spent a whopping $87.43 million on weed in July, the first full month of recreational sales. The Prairie State then followed suit, with cannabis retailers selling...

Despite the fact that hemp-based products can be produced at scale, processed and legally shipped across the country, they are not as popular as recreational cannabis products. The question arises as to why Americans are not embracing hemp as a viable alternative when it has the potential...

A measure allowing cannabis companies to negotiate interstate agreements in Washington State got the green light from members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, reported Marijuana Moment. Lawmakers passed SB 5069 in a 71–26 vote after agreeing on an amendment that sought...

In September, during the Oakland International Film Festival, Governor Gavin Newsom (D) talked about the benefits of Federal legalization for California growers, who could potentially supply the nation with premium legal cannabis.  He also thanked cannabis advocates and activists for their...

Maine Court Ruling Paves Way For Interstate Commerce A federal appellate court ruling in Maine may lead to interstate cannabis commerce, Marijuana Moment reported. The court's resolution, which stemmed from the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, was revealed on Wednesday. The 2...

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