NC Hemp Boom: Safety, Rules, and Federal Shifts
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North Carolinas hemp industry has surged since 2022, creating jobs and potential sales of over $1 billion. However, this growth is accompanied by safety concerns and new regulations. Emergency room visits linked to cannabis among kids under 18 increased by 924% from 2017 to 2025, with teens experiencing severe symptoms from high THC levels. Shop owners face potential collapse due to federal laws capping THC at 0.4 milligrams per package, which could ban most current products. State lawmakers attempts to add restrictions like age limits or kid-appealing packaging failed. Experts highlight hemps legal gray areas, with compounds like Delta-8 and Delta-9 mimicking marijuana highs. Governor Josh Stein created an advisory council on cannabis to push for changes, including better labeling and sales limits. Businesses are lobbying as federal shifts loom, potentially affecting full-spectrum CBD. Adults are advised to start low on doses, avoid mixing with alcohol, and opt for safer options like edibles.
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