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With all eyes on HB328, many are missing the bill that could actually save North Carolina’s hemp industry: SB265. This legislation offers strong safety standards without criminalizing consumers or destroying small businesses. Here’s what SB265 is — and why it matters.

Thousands of North Carolina’s small businesses — from hemp retailers to veteran-run dispensaries — are at risk of shutting down if HB328 passes. This bill threatens a $2+ billion industry and over 100,000 jobs. Learn why small business owners are urging lawmakers to reject HB328 and support SB265 instead.

North Carolina hemp businesses are stuck in legal limbo as SB265 sits stalled. Without clear regulations, responsible companies are being undercut by bad actors. It’s time to pass SB265 and support the businesses doing it right.