Hemp ban delayed by four weeks after stopgap funding bill passes
The House of Representatives delayed a congressionally approved impending ban on hemp products by four weeks on Tuesday, giving the hemp industry until Dec. 11 as it attempts to negotiate a lifeline.
TL;DR
- The House delayed a congressionally approved ban on hemp products by four weeks.
- The stopgap funding bill passed by the House extends the deadline for the hemp ban until December 11.
- This delay provides the hemp industry with additional time to negotiate a federal regulatory framework.
- The initial ban was part of a deal to fund the government and aimed to close a loophole allowing intoxicating hemp products.
- Some lawmakers, like Rep. Andy Harris, support the ban, citing concerns about children accessing unregulated products.
- The hemp industry, represented by groups like the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, welcomed the extension.