The 2018 Farm Bill paved the way for the CBD products you know and love today. Four years ago, this bill federally legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp containing less than 0.3 percent THC. However, the time has come for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to renew the 2018 Farm Bill, as it’s set […]
Legalization of Marijuana is Popular Across the Political Spectrum. Why Hasn’t It Happened Nationally?
We are living in high times, folks. Support for the legalization of marijuana is at all-time record numbers. In fact, the latest poll from Gallup shows that nearly 70 percent of Americans support legalization and that the majority of folks from most key demographic groups (Age, Sex, Income, etc.) are in favor as well. 36 U.S. states […]
Is Hemp Legal? Everything You Need to Know About Hemp Legalization and CBD
The legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in the US is a pretty clear-cut situation: it’s legal in certain states, and illegal in others and at the federal level. Hemp, on the other hand, is a much murkier situation. This plant is a useful cousin, and the main ingredient in CBD Oil, which is increasing […]
When Will Marijuana Become Federally Legal?
Will 2021 be the year that marijuana becomes legal federally? If some top lawmakers have their way, then it’s quite likely. So far, 15 states and D.C. have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use, and 36 states allow medical use of marijuana. So, when will the others join?
Expungement of Marijuana Related Charges in Illinois
As of January1, 2020, marijuana use and possession became legal for both medical and recreational use in Illinois. Those with a medical use license are allowed to grow and own up to 5 plants. Recreational users at least 21 years of age and residing in Illinois are allowed to possess up to 30 grams of […]
The History of Cannabis: Cannabis Through the Ages
Did you know that cannabis is possibly one of the oldest crops known to be cultivated by humans? Despite its controversial reputation, the history of cannabis is a surprising tale of medicinal uses and even sacred offerings. Let’s look more carefully at the history of this fascinating plant.