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HB680 in North Carolina: What Lawmakers Aren’t Telling You About the Bill Threatening the Hemp Industry

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HB680 in North Carolina: What Lawmakers Aren’t Telling You About the Bill Threatening the Hemp Industry

by Ela E on Apr 23, 2025
HB680 is being sold as a child safety measure—but the fine print reveals a sweeping ban on nearly all hemp products in North Carolina. By requiring FDA approval for any hemp-derived product, the bill would shutter small businesses, wipe out local jobs, and devastate farmers across the state. This blog exposes what lawmakers aren’t saying and why this legislation could quietly end North Carolina’s hemp economy.