CVSA Asks FMCSA to Require Documents for Hemp Transports
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to amend agency regulations to require that interstate transporters of hemp carry a variety of shipping documents to avoid law enforcement uncertainties.
June 15, 2022USDA Says It Lacks Jurisdiction to Issue Hemp Transport Shipping Document Guidance
A final hemp rule announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture does not include requirements for shipping documents that could help motor carriers avoid being stopped, inspected or subject to detention by law enforcement when crossing state boundaries.
January 20, 2021Carriers, Law Enforcement Learning the Ropes for Hemp Transport
The chairman of a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance working group focused on hemp said that while interstate transport of the substance is legal, potential risks remain for motor carriers and drivers hauling it.
December 3, 2020Truck Drivers Should Beware of CBD, Drug Policy Expert Says
The U.S. Department of Transportation told truck drivers use of CBD oils would be at their own career risk.
July 16, 2020Hemp Is Legal, but Guidelines Still Need Tweaking, Commenters Say
Among more than 4,600 public comments filed regarding a new regulation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Oct. 31, many lobbed criticism at how regulators are interpreting the underlying 2018 farm bill that legalized industrial hemp.
February 4, 2020USDA Extends Public Comment Period on Hemp Rule to Jan. 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the public comment period on its interim final hemp rule for 30 days — until Jan. 29.
December 19, 2019For Hemp Transporters, Idaho Roads May Resemble Obstacle Course
Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little has issued an executive order that will permit motor carriers to transport hemp through the state that in recent months has been a risky proposition for truck drivers.
November 22, 2019USDA Final Interim Rule Affirms Interstate Transport of Hemp
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Oct. 30 announced its final interim rule supporting a 2018 hemp legalization law that will allow the interstate transportation of hemp without interference from the states.
October 30, 2019Charges Reduced for Three Truck Drivers Hauling Legal Hemp Through Idaho
Three truck drivers arrested on felony marijuana trafficking charges in the past 18 months for hauling loads of legal hemp through Idaho have agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanors in return for suspended jail sentences and fines.
September 24, 2019Federal Appeals Court Sends Idaho Hemp Suit Back to State Court
A federal appeals court has sent an appeal in an Idaho hemp civil lawsuit back to a state court, deciding to abstain from a ruling on whether to return to the owners a 6,700-pound load of hemp seized en route from Oregon to Colorado by Idaho State Police earlier this year.
September 13, 2019