Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Enable Direct to Consumer Cannabis Shipping, Protect Independent Cannabis Farmers

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Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced legislation to enshrine the right for small cannabis producers to ship and sell their products directly to consumers. The Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act would allow small famers and producers to operate their agricultural businesses within and across state lines. The legislation is specifically targeted to support the smallest family farmers and provide them the certainty to sustain their businesses under a larger federal legalization law.

"Too often, the federal government falls behind, and the gears of Congress work too slowly to keep up with the pace of a changing economy," said Representative Huffman. "Under my bill, folks in our state will be able to ship their products straight to consumers when the antiquated federal prohibition on cannabis is finally repealed. As large, commercial cannabis operations squeeze out local producers from the market, this legislation is critical for farmers to survive and expand their small businesses. We cannot leave our smallest family-farmers behind under full legalization."

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