De-scheduling Hemp As Controlled Substance Left Behind Clouds Of Confusion Despite Being Lawful
Executive Summary
While 2018 farm bill removed hemp –from US list of controlled substances, it sustained prohibition against participation in hemp production by convicted felons who’ve completed their sentences.
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