Hemp-Derived THC Drinks on Federal Life Support

Dear Client: Just ahead of the Congressional August recess, Kentucky Congressman (and Senate hopeful) Rep. Andy Barr has introduced his much-anticipated bipartisan federal hemp legislation that he says is backed by the White House.  The bill, known as the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, would “establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived consumer products” including the hemp THC beverages many beer distributors, suppliers and retailers have carried on their trucks and shelves.  STANDARDS. The legislation fires on all hemp