Delta-8, a marijuana-like drug, becomes a billion-dollar industry in Indiana amid legal ambiguity.

Delta-8, a marijuana-like drug, has become a billion-dollar industry in Indiana, despite legal ambiguity. The 2018 Farm Bill enabled the growth of hemp, but delta-8's status remains uncertain, leading to a "legal gray area" that causes issues for retailers and law enforcement. Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) emphasizes the need for legislative clarity to provide regulatory certainty for businesses and legal certainty for law enforcement and prosecutors.

May 13, 2024
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