Change to Federal Definition of Hemp and Implications for Federal Enforcement

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Change to Federal Definition of Hemp and Implications for Federal Enforcement

Published Dec 3, 2025Updated Dec 5, 2025

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HR 2115th Congress
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Dec 20, 2018 · Became Public Law No: 115-334.
HR 5371119th Congress
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Nov 12, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-37.

Change to Federal Definition of Hemp and Implications for Federal Enforcement

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