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Justin Swanson and Federal Efforts to Ban Hemp

Justin Swanson and Federal Efforts to Ban Hemp

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Jonathan Miller interviews Justin Swanson, President of the Midwest Hemp Council, about legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.

Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:

  1. What is the status of legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products?
  2. Why is the sponsor, subcommittee chairman Rep. Andy Harris, able to pass through controversial language with hearings or much objection?
  3. What are the prospects of this particular spending bill making it through both houses of Congress?
  4. What alternatives are the hemp industry proposing in lieu of the prohibition efforts?
  5. What pathways are available for hemp regulatory legislation?
  6. Are you bullish on the future of hemp in the US? What needs to happen for the industry to be successful?

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