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<p>7 January 2025</p>
<p>In a significant <a href="https://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinions/232192.P.pdf">ruling on January 7, 2025</a>, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Virginia’s strict hemp regulations under <a href="https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB903">Senate Bill 903</a>. The law limits total THC content in hemp products to 0.3% and sets a 2-milligram cap per package. This ruling affirms the state’s authority to enforce health and safety measures beyond federal standards outlined in the 2018 Farm Bill. The decision is seen as a victory for state sovereignty but raises challenges for the hemp industry, <a href="https://virginiastatecannabis.org/medical">medical cannabis</a> users, and recreational consumers in Virginia.</p>
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7 Jan 2025 - The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Virginia’s strict hemp laws under S.B. 903, including total THC limits and labeling requirements, are lawful under federal law. Learn how this decision impacts the cannabis industry, businesses, and consumers.

Virginia's Hemp Laws Upheld: Federal Court Supports Strict THC Regulations