The Hemp Industry Faces Regulatory Challenges as Laws Evolve
The U.S. hemp industry, which grew to an estimated $28 billion after being legalized in 2018, is now facing regulatory challenges as the distinction between hemp and marijuana becomes blurred. The 0.3% delta-9 THC threshold in the Farm Bill has led to complications with other cannabis compounds, prompting a reevaluation of hemp's legal status and market dynamics.
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