Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Vs. Legal Cannabis: What Industry Members Are Saying About This Not So Silent Battle
A recent survey shows a significant majority of cannabis-related businesses want intoxicating hemp products regulated. But it’s not the same for those who are profiting from it as for those who are not.
Nearly half of hemp businesses expressed a desire for regulatory oversight on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. 80% of cannabis businesses and 46% of hemp businesses have indicated these products should be regulated in the same way as state-legal cannabis markets. This, according to a report by Cannabis Business Times.
The research sheds light on the growing divide between the cannabis and hemp industries regarding the regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids like Delta-8 and Delta-9. The survey reveals a complex landscape where opinions on regulation vary significantly.
Cannabis Industry’s Stance
The majority of state-legal cannabis businesses support regulation, with four out of five participants advocating for the same controls for hemp derived products as those imposed on medical and adult-use cannabis markets. Many in the …