WSWA Defends Against Hemp Ban in Farm Bill Amendment

Dear Client: The House Committee on Agriculture released a draft of the $1.5 trillion US Farm Bill earlier this month, and just last week lawmakers proposed an amendment to ban intoxicating hemp products.  US Rep. Mary Miller filed the amendment, expressing concern for closing the "loophole that legalized intoxicating hemp products" based on her contention they are "being marketed to teenagers and children" and "are often sold in colorful packaging next to candy and snacks."  The amendment would ban intoxicating