Discussions continue among stakeholders in the Illinois hemp industry to come to what they say should be common sense regulations. The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association hosted its first panel discussion Thursday in Chicago. State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) said the goal is to define and discuss the challenges facing the hemp industry.
"Both nationally and at the state level, and discuss legislative solutions to ensure that children and minors are protected while also enabling adult consumers to access alternative health solutions that they need," Ford said.
Hemp was rescheduled in 2018 with that year's federal farm bill, opening up the industry. Since then, hemp products have come in all shapes and sizes, including delta-8 THC, a derivative with intoxicating properties some worry is too accessible to youth.
Part of the debate is what age to restrict hemp sales. Craig Katz said whether it's 18 or 21 depends on who you ask.
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