U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act on Monday, which would create a federal framework for the responsible sale of intoxicating hemp beverages. The proposal includes a three-tiered distribution system covering product labeling, advertising, and trade-practice rules modeled after alcohol regulations. The bill would also set […]
Although cannabis acceptance is rising in many states, its use and possession is still illegal under federal law under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Activists are still working to change federal policy to reflect the voters in many states who have approved social use. Explore news below about the decriminalization effort from patients, politicians, and businesses on the federal level: