Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic."

Drinks infused with cannabis' buzzy compound THC are wildly popular and available in many states. But a year from now, the hemp-based products could be banned under a newly approved federal law.

A change to the farm bill at the federal level would effectively ban most THC products made from hemp.

If Congress ultimately approves the legislation that the U.S. Senate adopted Monday to end the government shutdown, it could throttle the multibillion dollar hemp consumables industry.

Three bills changing the way Georgia regulates hemp and medical cannabis cleared the Senate ahead of Thursday’s Crossover Day deadline. 

Business owners are adjusting to a state law regulating access to hemp that went into effect this month. Even more changes could be on the horizon.

Laws around marijuana are getting looser on some levels and stricter in others. Georgia consumers are left to figure things out for themselves.

See how technicians recreate the sun to grow marijuana plants and extract THC for a variety of medicinal products to be marketed in Georgia.

Derived from hemp, it has similar effects to delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana. It's fueling a rise in calls to poison control.

Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana. News outlets report that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Nov. 27 warned pharmacies that dispensing medical marijuana violates federal law.

The 115,000-square-foot facility is expected to be operational in late September and will distribute low-THC oil products to those with medical cards in Georgia.

State’s first two licensed dispensaries now open.

In the final days of this year’s legislative session, a bill aimed at regulating hemp products fell short after lawmakers tried to insert language banning Delta-8 THC and similar products that are often used recreationally.

A Gwinnett County prosecutor is pleased with the ruling but wants more clarity on the cannabis-derived products.

Legal sales of medical marijuana oil could be only months away in Georgia. A state commission on Wednesday approved rules for testing, inspections and sales.