Hemp Law
/ˈhɛmp lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law regulating the cultivation, processing, distribution, and use of hemp, distinguishing it from other cannabis plants by low THC content.
Farmers must comply with hemp law to legally grow industrial hemp.
- (n.) Legal statutes and regulations governing the industrial and commercial applications of hemp products.
Hemp law affects the legality of hemp-derived CBD products.
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- hemp law
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Commentary
Hemp law is closely linked to cannabis regulation but specifically focuses on hemp as defined by THC thresholds; clarity in statutory definitions is crucial for legal compliance.
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