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Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws?

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Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic."(Image credit: Nicholas Kamm)

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Explore the Causes of Legal Confusion between Hemp and Marijuana in the U.S. The distinction between hemp and marijuana has generated a wide debate and confusion in the legal sphere in the U.S. Below are the key factors that contribute to this confusion: 1. Chemical Composition: Hemp and marijuana come from the same plant, Cannabis sativa, but differ in their content of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While hemp and marijuana... Read more Hemp and m…

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npr broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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