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THE French hemp and CBD industry is waiting for a court decision this week which it hopes will overturn the Government’s ban on the sale of CBD flowers – following hearings on two successive Fridays.
On Friday gone, in the Palais-Royal in the centre of Paris, France’s highest court the Council of State listened to representations from the industry, reports Newsweed.
Both the Hemp Professional Syndicate (SPC) and the Union of CBD Professionals (UPCBD) had filed requests to dismiss the Government’s December 31, order prohibiting the sale of CBD flower.
The Council of State, led by Judge Mrs Von Coester, has the power to annul decisions of the government if it decides they are disproportionate and, or illegal.
It can also act if it determines the Government’s actions create an ‘emergency situation’. In this case; CBD stores arguing that 70% of their income is derived from the flower.
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French Cannabis Industry Awaits Court Decision On Status Of CBD Flowers This Week
