Hemp’s Need For a Level and Clear View of the Playing Field

Hemp is legal in all 50 states, correct?

Federally yes, but not on a state level. Several states, including South Dakota, have banned the production of hemp for various reasons. This includes the flimsy reasoning that law enforcement might not be able to tell the difference between hemp and marijuana.

According to the Denver Post, Robert Herzberg was arrested in South Dakota last summer while transporting hemp from Colorado to Minnesota. The Denver Post went on to say the trooper found sacks of raw…