HB 491 Paves the Way for Hemp Legalization in Louisiana

By Austin Kemker, WAFB-TV 9, Baton Rouge

It looks like marijuana, but it’s not. It’s actually a plant that has many uses, such as making oils, paper, and even building supplies. Hemp was essentially banned by the federal government in the 1930s, but it’s making a slow comeback. House Bill 491, filed by Rep. Clay Schexnayder, would pave the way for its return in Louisiana.