RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina legislators voted down a bill that would immediately ban the sale of smokable hemp flower (CBD) in the state.
It was a packed house at the North Carolina State Legislative Building in Raleigh as farmers, retail owners, community leaders and others were fighting to keep CBD legal.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations wanted the ban because it is so hard to tell the difference between the CBD hemp flower and marijuana.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound flower found in the cannabis plant. CBD is being used for its therapeutic properties around the world.
CBD is closely related to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is found in marijuana, but it does not produce a “high” feeling like THC.
CBD and THC act in different ways on different receptors in the brain and body, according to projectcbd.org. The website also adds that, “CBD is therapeutically potent as well as non-intoxicating, and easy to take as a CBD oil, makes it an appealing treatment option for those who are cautious about trying cannabis for the first time.”
Today’s vote will keep CBD in North Carolina through at least December 31, 2020. More hearings are expected in the coming months. Check back for updates.
