Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp is exempt from the Controlled Substances Act. True or False?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Exemption applies to seeds only
• D. Exemption applies to derivatives

Answer: (A)

Hemp is exempt from the Controlled Substances Act under the 2018 Farm Bill because the law redefines hemp as Cannabis sativa with not more than 0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis, and treats hemp and its derivatives that meet that limit as not controlled substances. This means federal law does not criminalize possession, sale, or transport of hemp within that THC threshold. It’s important to note that this exemption does not grant blanket freedom from all regulation—the FDA still oversees safety, labeling, and claims for hemp-derived products, and marijuana remains a distinct, higher-THC substance. The exemption covers the plant as a whole and its derivatives that stay within the 0.3% limit, not just seeds or just certain derivatives, so the overall statement is true.