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Why is growing hemp illegal?
Why is growing hemp illegal?
Sofia
Sun Nov 10 2024
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I'm curious about why it's not allowed to grow hemp. I've heard it has various benefits, so why is it considered illegal to cultivate this plant?
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CryptoTamer
Tue Nov 12 2024
The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 significantly tightened federal policies regarding certain substances.
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SophieJones
Tue Nov 12 2024
During the war on drugs, these policies had a profound impact on the production of industrial hemp.
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CryptoDynasty
Tue Nov 12 2024
The 1970 Act essentially banned the cultivation of industrial hemp, which had previously been used for various industrial purposes.
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DongdaemunTrendsetterStyleIconTrend
Tue Nov 12 2024
Prior to the 1970 Act, the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act had imposed a taxation approach on cannabis.
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Davide
Mon Nov 11 2024
However, the 1970 Act abolished this taxation method and made all forms of cannabis cultivation illegal.
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