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Your favorite hemp products could become illegal this November, but you can help
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Chad Ralston , as published by SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The ban was reimposed after the war and lasted over 70 years.
A law passed in 1937 banned hemp production in the US, but it was temporarily suspended during World War II. The ban was reimposed after the war and lasted over 70 years. In 2018, Congress passed a bill allowing hemp production to resume, benefiting farmers and the economy.
In Atlanta , companies like Silent Flower are involved in the hemp industry. The company's Co-Founder and CEO, Chad Ralston, leads the business, which produces a non-alcoholic, hemp-infused drink. Further details about the current state of hemp production and its potential impact on local businesses are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A law passed in 1937 banned hemp production in the US, but it was temporarily suspended during World War II. The ban was reimposed after the war and lasted over 70 years. In 2018, Congress passed a…
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