Today, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced adopted amendments to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act, effective Dec. 23, 2024. The new rulemaking affects academic, government, and commercial institutions that participate in the industrial hemp program.
Continue reading →The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA)—along with hemp processors, retailers, consumers, business owners, and other advocates—is set to host Hemp Lobby Day Jan. 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Illinois State Capitol Building rotunda.
Continue reading →Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted a press conference today to voice his support for House Bill 4293 and regulating “intoxicating hemp” products sold outside of a licensed cannabis dispensary. “This regulatory gray area has created a loophole that put Illinois … Continue reading →
On the heels of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announcing a Second Notice for proposed amendments involving provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act that would regulate and redefine how THC and THCA levels are measured (essentially banning hemp … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today that proposed amendments involving provisions to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act were moved to a Second Notice this week. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) proposed the provisions on Dec. 26, … Continue reading →
House Bill 4293, also known as the Hemp Consumer Products Act, passed the Illinois Senate today with a vote of 54-1 (and passed the House 105-0 with one present vote on April 15). The Hemp Consumer Products Act includes new … Continue reading →
