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Green light for industrial hemp regulation review

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The industrial hemp sector says it's now one step closer to finally unlocking the true potential of the fibre crop.

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Green light for industrial hemp regulation review

The industrial hemp sector says it's now one step closer to finally unlocking the true potential of the fibre crop.

2 days ago·New Zealand

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scoop.co.nz

Industrial Hemp Regulations To Be Reviewed

Industrial hemp is currently classified as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, despite containing minimal THC and posing little risk of misuse. “This over-regulation stifles economic growth and innovation within the sector,” says ...

2 days ago·Wellington, New Zealand

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Cannabis Law Report

NZ Ministry for Regulation to review industrial hemp red tape

Writes Minister for Regulation, David Seymour, has today announced that “outdated and burdensome” regulations surrounding industrial hemp (iHemp) production are set to be reviewed by the Ministry for Regulation. Industrial hemp is currently classified as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, despite containing minimal THC and posing little risk of […]

15 hours ago

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HempToday

Government review sparks hope for New Zealand’s stalled industrial hemp industry

After years of regulatory hurdles and slow government action, New Zealand’s industrial hemp sector is hopeful that long-awaited reforms could finally unlock the industry’s full economic potential. The announcement of […]

1 day ago

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farmersweekly.co.nz

Government to review hemp regulations

Costly and inefficient red tape is stifling growth, it says.

2 days ago

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The Beehive

Industrial hemp regulations to be reviewed

Minister for Regulation David Seymour says that outdated and burdensome regulations surrounding industrial hemp (iHemp) production are set to be reviewed by the Ministry for Regulation. Industrial hemp is currently classified as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, despite containing minimal THC and posing little risk of misuse. “This over-regulation stifles economic growth and innovation within the sector,” says Mr Seymour. …

2 days ago

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