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Why did the US ban hemp?
Why did the US ban hemp?
Raffaele
Thu Nov 14 2024
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The US banned hemp due to its association with marijuana, causing it to be classified as a controlled substance. This decision was made despite hemp's various industrial uses and low THC content.
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ZenFlow
Sat Nov 16 2024
As a result, the production of industrial hemp was drastically curtailed.
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GeishaGrace
Sat Nov 16 2024
The law had severe implications for the hemp industry.
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SakuraBlooming
Sat Nov 16 2024
The utilization of hemp for narcotic purposes sparked widespread concern.
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HanRiverVision
Sat Nov 16 2024
Notably, there were a few exceptions during World War II when fiber from hemp was needed.
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Giulia
Sat Nov 16 2024
This concern culminated in the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act in 1931.
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