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“I don’t think this is game over, It’s a wake-up call.”- Courtney Moran
A new federal THC limit tucked into a funding bill could eliminate up to 99% of the hemp industry. Critics warn that it threatens farmers, CBD products, and hemp innovation nationwide. Courtney Moran says it’s not “game over” — but a wake-up call. A recently enacted federal provision — included in the funding bill reponening the federal government— is generating significant concern among Oregon and national hemp stakeholders. The new law caps hemp-derived products at no more
Jennifer Wu
Nov 172 min read


Language Set to Change Federal Hemp Policy As Government Shutdown Ends
Federal Hemp Policy Change As Government Shutdown Ends

Courtney N. Moran, LL.M.
Nov 133 min read


FY26 Appropriations Hemp Policy Proposals Opposed by Bipartisan Congressional Leadership
In mid-September, bipartisan letters were sent to House and Senate leadership opposing provisions in FY26 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations...
Jennifer Wu
Oct 11 min read


OLCC Hemp Product Registration Rules – Public Comment Deadline This Friday!
OLCC Hemp Product Registration Rules Public Comment Period Closes Friday, May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST

EARTH Law, LLC
May 262 min read


Senate Farm Bill Text Released! Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Includes Total THC Hemp Definition & New Regulations for Industrial Hemp!
Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Monday.
Meghan Jones
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Hemp Vendor License Inspections Underway!
ODA compliance inspections to verify hemp retailers storing, transferring, or selling hemp hold an active hemp vendor license.

Courtney N. Moran, LL.M.
Oct 8, 20242 min read


House Farm Bill & Miller Amendment Includes New Definition for Hemp at 0.3% total THC
House Farm Bill & Miller Amendment Includes New Definition for Hemp at 0.3% total THC

Courtney N. Moran, LL.M.
May 27, 20243 min read
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