Rhode Island Faces Uncertainty Over Hemp Policy Amid Federal THC Product Ban
Marijuana Moment
Summary
Rhode Island regulators are suspending guidance to hemp licensees as the federal government considers restricting THC products derived from hemp. On less than an acre of farmland in Hopkinton, hemp farmers are harvesting smokable flower crops while awaiting clarity on regulations. State officials acknowledge they cannot confidently advise the industry until federal policy is finalized. This regulatory uncertainty affects patients and producers relying on hemp-derived cannabinoids for therapeutic purposes, potentially impacting access to alternative cannabis products.
