Arizona

HB2179 would monopolize hemp under the Arizona marijuana regulatory framework and criminalize the hemp industry. HB 2179 specifically targets marijuana advertising and does not explicitly mention hemp or hemp-derived products. However, the bill’s broad language, especially regarding THC-containing products and intoxicating cannabinoids, could have serious implications for hemp businesses, particularly those selling full-spectrum CBD and other hemp-derived products containing THC. 

 

Hemp is not marijuana. Arizona lawmakers should respect the difference and protect the rights of hemp businesses to advertise legally!

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