Federal Hemp Law Leads to Confused Policy; States Should Ignore It Completely
The United States leads the world in the importation of hemp, with China and Canada acting as the top two exporters. And yet the federal government continues to prohibit the commercial production of hemp. According to a 2005 Congressional Research Service report, the...
Development of Native American Hemp Industry Another Opportunity to Nullify Federal Prohibition
The growth in interest in industrial hemp farming among Native American tribes presents another opportunity to further nullify federal prohibition in effect. But successful development of a hemp industry on tribal lands will require a willingness to ignore federal...
Colorado Leading the Hemp Industry Despite Federal Prohibition
DENVER, Colo. (Sept. 15, 2016) – When it comes to hemp, states ignoring federal rules lead the way. In Colorado, the hemp industry reached another milestone recently when the state agriculture department certified the first domestic hemp seed in the nation. The...