Legalizing Intoxicating Hemp Products Was Intentional, Not a Loophole
Steve Bevan, a key architect of the federal hemp legalization law under President Donald Trump’s first term, clarified that Congress did not accidentally create a loophole allowing the sale of intoxicating cannabinoid products. Instead, the current issues surrounding the hemp THC market result from lawmakers' and regulators' inaction.
Bevan emphasized that these problems could be addressed without completely banning such products, contrary to proposals from some Republican lawmakers.
“Proponents of re-criminalizing intoxicating cannabinoid products claim it’s about protecting children from dangerous products, yet simple age gating and responsible consumption resolve this."
Bevan worked alongside then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in drafting the hemp provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp federally.
Summary
The legalization of intoxicating hemp products was a deliberate act; present challenges stem from regulatory inaction and can be managed through age restrictions and responsible use rather than bans.
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