Submit Your Support for 'Revitalize Hemp Act (HB2775)' to the House AG Subcommittee!

Call, Email or Meet A Delegate on the House Ag Subcommittee!

We're excited to inform hemp retailers and manufacturers that our bill, 'Revitalize Hemp Act (HB2775),' will be deliberated within the House of Delegates' Agriculture Subcomittee and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Below is a list (and downloadable excel) for the contact information of the VA Delegates sitting on the House Ag Subcommittee. We need you to reach out to these lawmakers via phone or E-mail AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Also, if you plan on attending Hemp Lobby Day on Wednesday (1/29) please send us an Email at info@csbassociation.com with your street address or the district that you're in. We want to ensure you are quipped to meet with your legislator and/or prepared to give an effective public comment at the Ag Subcommittee meeting at 4:00PM in the Room 210.

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Call, Email or Meet A Delegate on the House Ag Subcommittee!

To leave a Public Comment on HB2775 please visit the link below and scroll down until you see the Bill. Click Next-> to leave your comment once your bill is check-marked

LINK: https://hodspeak.house.virginia.gov/committees/H01/bill_feedback

Things to Keep in Mind When Leaving Your Comment

Three key points to consider when submitting a public comment in support of HB2775.

1. Point 1: We are ONLY changing the definition of hemp to align with the federal government definition.

   1. Our Goal: This will enhance Virginia's Hemp Businesses to compete nationally. this means Virginia citizens/consumers will have increased access to products with which they are forced to buy out of state.

2. Point 2: The synthetic cannabinoids that are illegal now, remain illegal. The definition change does not change this point.

   1. Our Goal: Access to 'controversial' cannabinoids, like THC-O, HHC and Delta-8, will still remain illegal. But Virginia Compliant companies will not be hamstrung by the arbitrary 25:1 CBD to THC ratio which give them more lateral to create better quality and more customized products.

3. Point 3: Additionally, child marketing/child packaging laws and regs are also not being changed. Again, all remains the same, just the definition change.

   1. Our Goal: In you comment please emphasis how carefully the Virginia hemp companies you deal with go to ensure compliance with the current law and why these companies can be trusted with operating under a more lenient federal hemp definition.

   
   

Please E-mail info@csbassociation.com if you need assistance crafting your message. We appreciate everyone's support in this endeavor!