As the cannabis industry continues to expand, hemp’s role remains critical yet often overlooked. Ross Gerber, co-founder and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management and upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, recently shared his thoughts on hemp’s legal status and its importance within the broader cannabis conversation.

Hemp’s Legal Status: A Missed Opportunity?

Gerber, a vocal advocate for cannabis legalization, expressed frustration over the ongoing legal restrictions surrounding hemp.

“Hemp should be legal, right? I mean, it doesn’t make any sense that hemp isn’t legal,” he stated. This sentiment highlights the confusion and missed opportunities that persist despite the legalization efforts that have taken place in recent years.

Hemp, a non-psychoactive variety of the Cannabis sativa plant, has a long history in American agriculture. …

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