New Jersey Hemp Law Partially Struck Down: Judge Rules Against Interstate Commerce Restrictions

A federal judge has ruled against parts of New Jersey’s new hemp law, finding that certain provisions violate interstate commerce rules and conflict with federal regulations. While the law’s ban on sales to minors and licensing requirements remain, the judge struck down restrictions on out-of-state hemp products, allowing those meeting federal standards to be sold in New Jersey. This decision comes amid concerns about regulating psychoactive hemp products like delta-8 THC, which lack federal oversight.

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