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Kansas Proposes Harsh Penalties For Hemp THC Levels
In Kansas, a proposed amendment could significantly impact hemp farmers by introducing severe penalties for THC content exceeding 1%. State law mandates hemp THC levels be under 0.3%, but the new proposal suggests imprisonment for levels above 1%. Critics argue this could unfairly penalize hemp producers, complicating the industry's legal landscape.
This move has sparked concern among legislators, who question the fairness and target of these potential penalties, highlighting the difficulties law enforcement faces in distinguishing between legal hemp and illegal marijuana.
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