North Carolina's Hemp Ban Bill: A Threat to Legitimate Businesses?

On November twelfth, a new spending bill in North Carolina threatens to ban popular hemp-derived products, including THC and CBD-infused edibles and beverages. This potential ban has sparked concern among business owners and consumers, with Eric Stahl, owner of Modern Apotheca, warning that it would unfairly impact legitimate businesses and limit access to beneficial products. Critics argue that these products are easily accessible and lack regulation, especially regarding minors. However, the Governors office did not comment on this particular story. An attempt to remove the hemp ban language from the spending bill failed in the Senate this week, with both North Carolina senators voting against it. The final funding package aims to close what they call the hemp loophole, preventing the sale of what they consider dangerous intoxicants like Delta-eight, while still protecting non-intoxicating CBD and other hemp derivatives. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.