Intoxicating Hemp Products Face Regulatory Crackdown Across Multiple States
Several states have recently enacted stringent measures to curb the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products.
South Dakota, Louisiana, Iowa and Nebraska are at the forefront of this crackdown, each implementing laws aimed at restricting the availability of substances like delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC and other psychoactive compounds derived from hemp, Hemp Today reported.
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South Dakota: Court Upholds Ban On Intoxicating Hemp Products
South Dakota’s new legislation, signed into law by Governor Kristi Noem, has taken effect amidst legal challenges. The law prohibits the production, sale and distribution of chemically modified or converted industrial hemp products that mimic the effects of marijuana. This includes popular items like gummies, vape pens, and smokable hemp flowers.
U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte recently ruled against a challenge to the law’s constitutionality, asserting that the state’s actions …