Rand Paul Says GOP Congressman’s Hemp Ban Bill Would ‘Completely Destroy’ The Industry

Rand Paul Says GOP Congressman’s Hemp Ban Bill Would ‘Completely Destroy’ The Industry

A GOP senator says that an effort to ban THC hemp products that’s advancing in the Republican-controlled House would “completely destroy” the industry. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) told Marijuana Moment on Thursday that he’s opposed to cannabis language included in a House agriculture spending bill that’s being championed by noted prohibitionist Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD). Asked for his thoughts on the proposal, the senator said “they have an appropriatio…

Hemp under threat: NC lawmakers debating crackdown, business owners push back

NORTH CAROLINA — Significant state legislation is poised to reshape North Carolina's hemp industry, directly impacting businesses and consumers. READ MORE: NC legislators propose recreational marijuana bills in Senate and House ALSO: Leland planning board backs new flood development rules, now primed for final vote North Carolina's largely unregulated hemp market… Source

Alabama Bill Would Restrict Hemp Products to In-State, Lab-Tested Sales in Certified Pharmacies

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Senator April Weaver has prefiled legislation for Alabama’s 2026 session that would establish new restrictions on the sale and distribution of hemp-derived products. Hemp gummies. Senate Bill 1, filed ahead of the session’s January 13 start and referred to the Senate Committee on Healthcare, targets nonpsychoactive hemp compounds like CBD, creating new rules for testing, tracking, and retail.…