2018 Farm Bill (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018)

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, is a significant piece of United States federal legislation that made major changes to the legal status of hemp.

Key Provisions

The most notable change from the 2018 Farm Bill was the removal of hemp from the Controlled Substances Act. The bill defines "hemp" as the cannabis Sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.

This legislation federally legalized the cultivation, production, and sale of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products, including cannabinoids like CBD, as long as they adhere to the 0.3% Delta-9 THC limit.

Distinction from Marijuana

It is crucial to understand that the 2018 Farm Bill does not legalize marijuana. "Marijuana" is legally defined as cannabis that contains more than 0.3% THC. Marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.

All products sold by Grasshopper that are subject to state cannabis regulations (i.e., contain more than 0.3% THC) are classified as "marijuana" and are sold and delivered in strict compliance with California state laws, not under the provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill. We do not currently offer hemp-derived products.