Newsletter January 30, 2020

Striking a Balance: Creating a Regulatory Framework for HempStriking a Balance: Creating a Regulatory Framework for Hemp

By Maureen West, General Counsel/Compliance Officer, Functional Remedies

Creating a regulatory framework is a major undertaking. The 2018 Farm Bill, which authorized the USDA to regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp, has proven to be a big job for USDA regulators. Many state departments of agriculture are also busy creating their own regulatory framework. Individuals, many of whom have never been involved in a regulatory process, have become passionate about promoting the interests of hemp farmers and are working side-by-side with others including lobbyists and special interest groups.

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