Solving the CBD Stalemate

It has been over 3 years since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized the production and sale of hemp, and we are still not any closer to finding a legal path forward for hemp-derived CBD as a dietary supplement ingredient. This panel will look at current state and federal activity and how the industry, legislators, and regulators can move forward.

Status and significance of H.R. 841, the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021
Discussion of other federal CBD legislation and how it could help or hinder CBD supplement legalization efforts
Examining various state activity on CBD and whether any patterns are emerging
Does it make sense to produce CBD supplements in the current environment?
Risk benefit analysis of manufacturing CBD in the current environment, including navigating the patchwork of state laws, handling the risk from federal uncertainty, retailer concerns, and other issues