Chicago's City Council grapples with the lack of regulation surrounding certain hemp products, as cannabis industry advocates urge for greater oversight and taxation. Supporters highlight economic benefits and sustainability, while opponents emphasize public safety concerns and the potential for unregulated hemp to pose a threat, particularly to children.
A statewide debate over the lack of regulation of certain hemp products has made its way to Chicago City Council , with those in the cannabis industry advocating for more regulation.
“We want to make sure as it affects the people who are consuming it, we are also thinking about the business owners,” Twelfth Ward Ald. Julia Ramirez said.“It’s not an opportunity for blood money. It is not an opportunity to rush taxation, rush regulation to get revenue,” Hall said."Supporting hemp business is not just about economic opportunity, it's about sustainability and community growth," Knight told NBC Chicago.
Silvana Tabares of the council's 23rd Ward said the danger of hemp products is too great, and banned the sale of such products in her ward, located near Midway International Airport.While both sides said safety is their primary concern, some councilmembers are skeptical.
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