The Arbitrary Legal Threshold of 0.3% Delta-9 THC – Why It’s Time to Stop Pretending Hemp and Marijuana are Different

Hemp and marijuana are the same plant. Scientifically, legally, botanically—it’s all Cannabis sativa L. The only difference is an arbitrary legal threshold of 0.3% delta-9 THC content. Below that line? Legal hemp. Above it? Schedule I controlled substance, sitting right next to heroin.