The article discusses the impending closure of the Oregon CBD Company due to new federal regulations that will ban most hemp-derived products, particularly those used for pets and health supplements. The law, which alters the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized hemp cultivation, restricts products to a total THC content of 0.4 milligrams per container. This change significantly impacts the hemp industry, limiting access to CBD products that many have used for pain relief and anxiety, particularly in pets and elderly individuals.
Store manager Leslie Frost expresses concern over the loss of clientele who rely on these products for their pets, while Seth Crawford, a hemp seed farmer, predicts that fewer businesses will buy seeds due to limited processing options under the new law. The article highlights personal stories, including Crawford’s experience using CBD to help his aging dog, underscoring the emotional and practical implications of these regulatory shifts.
