hemp legalization

Hemp legalization refers to the process of making the cultivation, sale, and use of hemp, a variety of the cannabis plant, legal. Hemp contains very low levels of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, making it non-intoxicating. Legalizing hemp allows farmers to grow it for various purposes, such as textiles, paper, biodegradable plastics, and food products. In the U.S., the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp at the federal level, promoting economic opportunities and sustainability while differentiating it from marijuana, which has different legal restrictions due to higher THC content.