Is hemp legal in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Through the 2018 Farm Bill, the federal government removed hemp from the list of substances regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture subsequently approved a Hemp Program, which issues permits for growing and processing hemp.

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