How Italy’s ban on driving with any THC in the body could affect the hemp industry

Cannabis users driving on Italian roads could find themselves in legal trouble when stopped by the authorities, even if they are not under the influence at the time.

In an effort to prevent dangerous driving caused by drug use, Italy has introduced stricter measures on drug impairment, with potential implications for the hemp industry.

The revised law, which went into effect last month, makes the mere presence of drugs in the body a crime, regardless of the driver’s physical state.

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