Andy Barr: “I do not want to change the statutory requirements. I think the waivers have actually impeded people from getting back…”

Kentucky has demonstrated that hemp can be successfully regulated while supporting farmers and protecting consumers.

We believe this strikes the right balance — allowing farmers to continue growing a profitable, legitimate crop while ensuring intoxicating hemp products are appropriately regulated as adult-only products with strict age restrictions for…

This legislation protects Kentucky agriculture, safeguards consumers, and establishes a commonsense regulatory framework that allows this important industry to continue to grow while ensuring products are safe and kept out of the hands of…

By adopting a total standard, rather than focusing on a single cannabinoid, the bill provides a practical, science-based approach to regulating intoxicating products.