Congressional lawmakers sent another clear signal that they intend to halt federal protections for intoxicating hemp-derived THC products when a bill that closes the so-called “hemp loophole” passed the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday.
Although the redefinition of hemp proposed by U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell and Jeff Merkley would not take effect for one year, it would effectively ban 90% of hemp products on the market, hemp advocates warned.
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There’s bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for ending the status quo for hemp-derived THC products under federal law.
The 2018 Farm Bill triggered a nationwide rush of intoxicating hemp-derived products, including drinks and edibles as well as THCA flower.
In the years since, many states have rushed to ban or restrict hemp-derived THC
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