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Italian Lower House Bans Hemp Products – AKA 'Cannabis Light' – Sparking Controversy And Industry Outrage
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 8:00am | 638The Italian parliament’s lower house voted Thursday to ban the sale and distribution of low-THC hemp flowers and products, often referred to as “cannabis light.” The decision came after a 157 to 109 vote in favor of amending the Security Bill to ban these substances, which have...
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'Grotesque Crackdown' On Hemp In Italy Puts 11K Jobs At Risk, Experts Cite EU Law Violations
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 10:57am | 760Italian lawmakers are proceeding with the fight against all forms of hemp. On July 31, the joint Constitutional Affairs and Justice committees of the Chamber voted to add an amendment prohibiting cannabis flowers of all types to the Security Bill. If the amendment passes into law, it would classify...