My question is one of legislative interpretation/ intent. I have been curious regarding whether the 2018 Farm Bill created a new definition for hemp that is distinguished from industrial hemp under the 2014 Farm Bill? As you may be aware, the 2014 Farm Bill created legislation surrounding the cultivation of “industrial hemp” whereas the new language is regarding simply “hemp.” Does the USDA anticipate regulating the two terms any differently, or will they be considered under the same regulations?

I anticipate expounding on the current definitions to better explain the concern and try to fill up the 3 minute talk time. 

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Nabil Rodriguez
Greenspoon Marder LLP