U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, has introduced a bill in Congress that would raise the THC level on hemp products and lightly regulate them nationally.
The Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act, among other requirements, would define “hemp” as containing up to 1% THC.
Paul’s HEMP Act also would require:
- Testing of hemp-derived products rather than hemp flower or the plant.
- Hemp shipments to be documented during transport and delivery.
“My legislation will help this growing industry reach its full economic potential and bring transparency to government regulations,” Paul said in a statement. Read story >