SAVE VA HEMP by Supporting Delegate Kelly Fowler's 'Revitalize Hemp Act' (HB2775)
- barbara83072
- Jan 20
- 2 min read
The Revitalize Hemp Act, sponsored by Delegate Fowler, will clarify the definition of hemp products in Virginia law which will maximize growth opportunities for Virginia small businesses in the hemp industry.
Not only will The Revitalize Hemp Act (HB2775) allow Small & minority-owned Virginia Business to become more competitive out of State, but will ensure legal protection for Virginia Businesses who can't sell federally legal products, although customers can purchase these same products across the North Carolina or West Virginia state borders. By re-aligning Virginia's hemp regulators with Federal Hemp Laws, Virginians will be able to purchase high quality hemp products from reputable Virginia Business instead of purchasing these same products online or visiting another state.
Why Support the 'Revitalize Hemp Act'
Currently, in Virginia, after the passing of SB903 in 2023, VA manufacturers and VA customers alike are forced to either make or consume hemp products that oblige the arbitrary ratio of 25:1, which means there must be 25 times more CBD than THC in any given hemp product, or a 2mg total THC limit per product. The following bulleted reasons are why the CSBA, along with Delegate Fowler, believe it's wise for Virginia's General Assembly to revert the definition of hemp back to the Federal definition, effectively doing away with the 25:1 ratio and 2mg total THC limit per product.
The 25:1 ratio forces Virginia Manufacturers to artificially boost the CBD cannabinoid content of any given product in order to be legally sold, but this erodes the natural homeopathic potency of cannabinoids naturally extracted from the plan.
Miniority-owned, rural and small business retailers are being unfairly prosecuted for products that can be legally sold across state lines.
By opening up the hemp retail market Virginia will realize a massive economic boom which will increase the tax revenue for the state.
How to Support HB2775
If you're interested in supporting CSBA's effort please send us an E-mail (info@csbassociation.com), along with your voting district/address, and we'll follow-up with you on how you can have an impact during the Virignia General Assembly 2025.
HB2776 | The Revitalize Hemp Act https://legiscan.com/VA/text/HB2775/id/3066315
SB903 | Industrial Hemp; Regulated Hemp Products, etc.
Representative Delegate Kelly Fowler https://vahousedems.org/members/kelly-fowler/
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