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Texas SB 2024: Statewide Ban on Hemp-Derived Vapes Takes Effect September 2025

By Shawn Hauser, Angela George
Jul 17, 2025

Texas Senate Bill 2024, signed into law on June 20, 2025, enacts a sweeping statewide ban on hemp-derived vape products, effective September 1, 2025. While attention was focused on the vetoed SB 3, SB 2024 quietly advanced and now effectively eliminates hemp-derived vape products from the Texas market. This blog explores the bill’s evolution, the legislative strategy behind it, and the far-reaching implications for the hemp and vape industries.

Vicente LLP to Join Industry Leaders at the 2025 Hemp Beverage Expo in Atlanta

Jul 2, 2025

Are you attending the Hemp Beverage Expo in Atlanta, Georgia from July 9-11, 2025? Connect with Vicente LLP’s hemp industry attorneys and compliance professionals, including partners Charles Alovisetti, Cassia Furman, Meg Nash, and senior director of regulatory compliance Casey Leaver. Register now!

Vicente LLP: Exclusive Executive Interview at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference with Charles Alovisetti

Jun 25, 2025

On June 9, Vicente LLP partner Charles Alovisetti spoke at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago where he discussed federal cannabis reform, hemp beverage regulation, the risks of prohibition, and why responsible, common-sense legislation is critical to the industry’s future. Listen now!

Cannabis Economist Andrew Livingston Talks Tax Revenue, Hemp Beverages & Legal Reform on High Spirits Podcast

Jun 17, 2025

How will federal and state laws shape the future of THC beverages? In a recent episode of High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, Vicente director of economics and market analysis Andrew Livingston discusses cannabis legalization along with hemp beverages and their potential to be regulated similarly to alcohol. He explores the challenges and opportunities for brands as the industry navigates how alcohol regulations may shape the future of the hemp industry. Listen now!

Minnesota Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Registration Now Open Through August 31, 2025

By Meg Nash
Jun 16, 2025

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has opened a new registration window for businesses selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs), including THC beverages. Businesses must register by August 31, 2025, to remain eligible for fall licensing and summer sales. Starting October 1, OCM will accept applications for Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) licenses for retailers, manufacturers, and the newly established wholesaler category. This blog outlines the state’s updated rules on potency, packaging, facility standards, onsite consumption, events, and delivery services.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hemp Beverages: How Federal and State Laws Are Reshaping the THC Drink Market

By Charles Alovisetti, Juliana Todeschi, Daniel Molina
Apr 29, 2025

With consumer demand surging and retail availability expanding, hemp-derived THC beverages are at the center of a fast-growing industry. This article breaks down the answers to key questions about how federal and state lawmakers are shaping the future of the market, including potential outcomes of the 2025 Farm Bill, rising state restrictions and legal uncertainty surrounding intoxicating cannabinoids.

Nebraska Hemp Enforcement Update: Delta-9 THC Crackdown Targets Retailers

By Steve Pemberton
Apr 15, 2025

Nebraska’s Attorney General has issued cease-and-desist letters to over 100 hemp retailers, citing illegal Delta-9 THC levels. The crackdown highlights the state’s aggressive stance on synthetic THC and mirrors growing national pressure on hemp businesses. Find out how these enforcement actions could impact the industry and what steps businesses can take to stay compliant.

Vicente Attorney Neil Willner Joins High Spirits Podcast to Discuss the Regulation of Hemp Beverages Like Alcohol

Mar 31, 2025

In a recent episode of the High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, Vicente LLP counsel Neil Willner discusses the growing trend of regulating hemp beverages like alcohol. In this episode, Neil explores the challenges and opportunities for brands, manufacturers, and distributors depending on how alcohol regulations eventually impact the future of hemp drinks. Listen now!

[Webinar] Hemp Business Funding 101

Feb 27, 2025

Watch this recorded session to learn about financing strategies for hemp-related businesses, including types of funding, investment compliance, and other industry-specific financial considerations.

Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Markets: Using Tax Data to Assess Growth in Louisiana, Minnesota and Tennessee

By Andrew Livingston
Jan 22, 2025

Now that many states have regulated cannabinoid hemp alongside medical and adult-use marijuana, hemp cannabinoid market growth trends can be analyzed using comprehensive data, including monthly tax data from product sales. In this article, we analyze market trends in Minnesota, Louisiana and Tennessee using hemp-derived cannabinoid product sales tax data reported by the states.

Virginia’s ‘Total THC’ Hemp Law Upheld by Fourth Circuit: What It Means for the Hemp Industry

By Neil Willner
Jan 14, 2025

In early January, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a landmark decision in Northern Virginia Hemp & Agriculture v. Commonwealth of Virginia, upholding Virginia’s "total THC" hemp law and confirming the state’s authority to regulate hemp products beyond federal standards. This Insights post dives into Virginia’s “total THC” standard approach to hemp regulation, the court’s final ruling, and its impact on the future of hemp-derived products in Virginia and across the United States.

Hemp-Derived THC Products in California: Overview of U.S. Hemp Roundtable et al. v. California Department of Public Health et al.

By Juliana Todeschi and Shawn Hauser
Oct 24, 2024

In late September, several hemp industry businesses and the U.S. Hemp Roundtable trade group filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Public Health to overturn the new California emergency regulations banning hemp-derived products containing any “detectable” amount of THC. Learn more about the emergency regulations and the lawsuit affecting the future of hemp-derived THC products in California.