Federal Regulatory Changes Threaten to Shut Down Hemp Industry, Oregon Operators Warn

Oregon hemp retailers and suppliers are warning that incoming federal regulatory changes will force many operators out of business and restrict patient access to CBD products. Pet owners and elderly patients who rely on CBD tinctures and topicals for managing arthritis and age-related aches face potential product unavailability. The industry is concerned these changes will eliminate affordable, accessible cannabinoid therapies that consumers currently depend on for pain management and wellness. Industry stakeholders are calling for federal policymakers to reconsider regulations that could eliminate legitimate hemp-derived CBD products from the legal market.