Hemp is a type of Cannabis sativa L. historically grown for seeds and fibrous materials found in stalks. In 2014, hemp was legally defined as a cannabis plant containing less than 0.3% of THC by dry weight. The 2018 Farm Bill expanded the definition of hemp to include extracts, derivatives, and cannabinoids with less than 0.3% of THC by dry weight.
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Drug Diversion
Drug diversion is a medical and legal concept involving the illegal movement, adulteration, marketing, or transfer of any legal controlled substance anywhere within the supply chain; from manufacturer to end user.
