The Legalities Of Hemp And Cannabis In Idaho

By Gemma Gaudette

Published June 12, 2019 at 3:29 PM MDT

Idaho State Police seized more than 6,700 pounds of cannabis product from a truck outside Boise. The owners of the cargo say it's hemp.

The state is putting the screws to out-of-state hemp industries by refusing to recognize federal hemp transport guidelines. Idaho Matters speaks with Concordia University School of Lawassociate professor Ryan Stoaabout pot, hemp, the law and you.

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Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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