The House Agriculture Committee’s discussion draft for reauthorizing the farm bill proposes adding language to more narrowly define hemp as a lawful substance but is mute about resolving the hemp conundrum vexing federal and state agencies as well as businesses.
House Draft Farm Bill Narrows Hemp Definition While Industry Juggles States' THC Levels
Ag committee members in 23 May markup likely to broach topic of delta-9 THC limit for hemp. Since hemp was de-scheduled in 2018, cannabinoids other than delta-9 but with psychoactive effects have become leading sales drivers. “Most states now have legal marijuana programs, they just don't know it,” says cannabis industry attorney.
