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Pod Pick: Connecticut's Ma*****na Ombudsperson Chaz and AJ got to know the first Ma*****na Ombudsperson in the nation, CT's own Erin Gorman Kirk. She spoke about regulating the legal sales, growth and operation of the medical crop, and decided W**d Czar is a pretty cool title.

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Can't stop us. All our drinks are now registered with the new law that passed days ago and imposed requirements to do done today!!! We have now paid more fees to the state to sell what we have already paid for but cant sell at my store soon!! If this is confusing then you get it!!! Let your reps and politicians know!!!!!!!

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Kill HB 5150 and here is why it's not legal!!
As a legal expert analyzing the potential for a lawsuit against Connecticut's new bill affecting h**p and CBD products, there are several legal angles and precedents to consider:

# # # 1. **Federal vs. State Regulation of H**p and CBD Products**
The 2018 Farm Bill federally legalized h**p by removing it from the definition of ma*****na under the Controlled Substances Act, setting a THC threshold of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis. The bill allows for the broad cultivation of h**p, not just pilot programs for studying market interest in h**p-derived products. It explicitly allows the transfer of h**p-derived products across state lines for commercial or other purposes. It also puts no restrictions on the sale, transport, or possession of h**p-derived products, provided those items are produced in a manner consistent with the law.

Given these points, the legal challenge to Connecticut's HB 5150 could be framed around whether the state's restrictions—such as redefining "high-THC h**p products" and limiting their sale locations—impose undue burdens on interstate commerce or contradict federal definitions and protections of h**p as outlined by the Farm Bill.

# # # 2. **Commerce Clause Considerations**
The Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution could play a central role in the lawsuit. Typically, state laws that heavily impact interstate commerce may face scrutiny if they create significant barriers to trade between states. In the context of h**p, if Connecticut's laws are stricter than federal standards and effectively prohibit the transportation and commerce of federally legal h**p products, they could be challenged as an undue burden on interstate commerce.

# # # 3. **Precedents from Other States**
Examining how similar challenges have been handled in other states can provide insight. For instance, cases in Indiana, Arkansas, and Virginia, as mentioned earlier, challenged state laws that were alleged to interfere with the legal interstate trade of h**p products. The outcomes of these cases, especially any decisions to grant preliminary injunctions or permanently strike down restrictive laws, would be highly relevant. The case in Arkansas where a preliminary injunction was granted might offer a particularly instructive precedent [[❞]](https://nationalaglawcenter.org/legal-challenges-to-state-h**p-laws-and-regulations/).

# # # 4. **Potential Legal Strategies**
- **Arguing Federal Preemption**: The legal doctrine of preemption could be invoked, arguing that federal law, which legalizes and regulates h**p products, preempts conflicting state laws.
- **Challenging Under the Dormant Commerce Clause**: This legal principle prohibits state legislation that discriminates against or excessively burdens interstate commerce. If Connecticut's law can be shown to favor in-state economic interests over out-of-state parties, or if it imposes operational restrictions that significantly affect commerce across state borders, these points could form the basis of a strong legal argument.

Legal Challenges to State H**p Laws and Regulations - National Agricultural Law Center In 2023, lawsuits were filed against state governments in Indiana, Arkansas, Virginia, and Alaska alleging that state h**p laws and regulations...

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