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Why the hemp-derived THC debate demands clarity, not a ban

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The recent federal push to ban or severely limit hemp-derived THC products is the latest chapter in a regulatory saga rooted more in confusion than consumer safety.

But while the stated intent of protecting public health is laudable, the consequences of a sweeping ban could be disastrous.

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Last week, Congress tucked into a funding bill signed into law by President Donald Trump language that renders most hemp-derived cannabinoid products – including delta-8 THC and THCA and – illegal after a one-year grace period.

The hemp THC ban extends not only to synthetically manufactured cannabinoids but also require that finished hemp-derived cannabinoid products contain

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