My own state of Virginia legalized the industrial growth of hemp in 99' to "to permit the controlled, experimental cultivation of industrial hemp in Virginia."

http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=3395

However, in the U.S. "only the DEA has the power to license farmers to legally grow hemp, even in those states where local laws permit it."

http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5447#4

The reason the DEA gives for its illegality is that "the existence of THC in hemp." "If the product does cause THC to enter the human body, it is an illegal substance that may not be manufactured, sold, or consumed in the United States. Such products include “hemp” foods and beverages that contain THC."

"If, however, the product does not cause THC to enter the human body, it is a noncontrolled substance that may lawfully be sold in the United States."

http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/pressrel/pr100901.html

Hemp is composed of three basic substances: seeds, fiber, and hurds.

The seeds are used for food & "yield hempseed oil for nutrition, soaps, cosmetics, paints, varnishes,"

The fiber is used for: "textiles, clothing, canvas, rope, cordage, for archival grade paper." This product is an attractive alternative to synthetic substances because it has less toxicity and consider cleaner and more environmentally friendly.

The hurds are used for: "paper, animal bedding, oil absorbent, soil amendment, chemicals, plastics, & fuels (ethanol, methane, co-firing with coal), etc."

http://azhemp.org/Archive/Package/Uses/uses.html
Source(s):
http://azhemp.org/Archive/Package/Uses/uses.html

http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=3395

http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/pressrel/pr100901.html

http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5447#4

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