--- title: "California's Hemp Restrictions Spark Industry Debate: 'Banning This Category Is Better For The Market,' Says Expert" description: California's emergency hemp ban raises industry concerns over public safety, market stability, and business impact, with experts divided on the benefits and drawbacks of the new regulations. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_636284910.jpg --- [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) ### Press ESC to close [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) # California's Hemp Restrictions Spark Industry Debate: 'Banning This Category Is Better For The Market,' Says Expert - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Recreational Cannabis News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - 7 October 2024 ## California's emergency hemp ban raises concerns about impact on businesses and consumers. California's recent emergency rules severely limiting hemp-derived products are making waves across the cannabis industry. Gov. **Gavin Newsom**‘s swift action has already begun to reshape the market, raising concerns about its broader impact on businesses and consumers. The emergency rules aimed at limiting unregulated hemp products, particularly those containing THC, have been met with mixed reactions. While some believe it is a necessary step toward ensuring product safety, others are worried about the long-term consequences for businesses that rely on these products. **Impact on Public Safety and Market Stability** **Bryan Gerber**, CEO of** Hara Supply** and upcoming speaker at the **Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference**, weighed in on the situation, explaining that while the ban might be disruptive, it also addresses a critical issue. “Governor Newsom’s ban on hemp THC products in California will have a significant effect on the state’s market, given the category’s prevalence in a variety of legal adult-use and medical products,” Gerber said. He highlighted the health risks associated with unregulated products, which he believes are not being adequately controlled. “As these products are not currently regulated properly, they undoubtedly pose potential health risks, and upholding the highest standards of public safety should be a non-negotiable for cannabis regulators and the industry at large.” The immediacy of the ban has already sent shockwaves across California's supply chain, particularly as it exposes how unregulated products have infiltrated the legal market. However, Gerber is optimistic that the ban could lead to a safer marketplace. “Banning this category until legitimate regulations are implemented is better for the market,” he noted. Gerber believes that ensuring safe, tested hemp THC from vetted companies is what consumers deserve and will ultimately strengthen the legal market. **Overall Regulatory Implications** California's decision could also set the tone for future regulations in other states and at the federal level. “How California navigates this ban could inform future regulatory and business decisions across the country,” Gerber explained. Federal legislation, including the **2018 Farm Bill**, may face increased scrutiny as regulators assess the impact of hemp-derived THC products. The path forward remains uncertain as industry leaders and businesses adapt to these new regulations. While some may struggle under the weight of these restrictions, others are hopeful that a more regulated market will benefit consumers and create a safer environment for cannabis products across the U.S.   [by Abbey Higginbotham](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/10/41169483/californias-hemp-restrictions-spark-industry-debate-banning-this-category-is-better-for-the-mark) [Recreational Cannabis News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) ![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=200&height=200&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) #### [Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) At 420 Intel, we cover cannabis legalization news throughout the world, offer reliable information for cannabis business owners, detail technological advances that impact the marijuana industry, cover marijuana rallies from across the globe, and everything in between. - - - [Cannabis Business News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-business-news) [![California's New Hemp Rules Could Reshape Cannabis: 'A Different Set Of Rules In Every State'](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_618778729.jpg?width=550&height=395&name=AdobeStock_618778729.jpg)](https://420intel.com/blog/californias-new-hemp-rules-could-reshape-cannabis-a-different-set-of-rules-in-every-state) - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - 7 October 2024 #### [California's New Hemp Rules Could Reshape Cannabis: 'A Different Set Of Rules In Every State'](https://420intel.com/blog/californias-new-hemp-rules-could-reshape-cannabis-a-different-set-of-rules-in-every-state) ## California's new restrictions on the sale of hemp products have sparked debate within the cannabis... 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