Cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil, is still illegal for most people in Iowa.
But following the passage of the Iowa Hemp Act, which legalized the production of hemp containing less than 0.3% THC, Iowans and local businesses are confused about the legality of CBD in the state, prompting the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to warn people that the future of CBD isn’t as clear cut as consumers may expect.
What consumers and businesses need to know right now is that until the U.S. Department of Agriculture approves the state’s hemp plan, which is expected to happen in the fall, CBD oil at this moment is still a controlled substance and the possession or sale of it could result in criminal charges.
Get the full story at the Des Moines Register.