Court win opens doors for hemp food

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But late last week a federal appeals court ruled that the Drug Enforcement Administration cannot prevent sales of hemp foods, dismissing the government's argument that it has the right to regulate food that contains traces of tetrahydrocannibinol (THC). THC is the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive effects and is a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, thus illegal for consumption.

"It clears up the confusion in the marketplace so retailers and distributors have more confidence to purchase our product," Roulac said.


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1. woo hoo! I've been following this story for a while

I've been buying sprouted hemp seed bread just to piss off the DEA.