Bill > HR4595

This bill, called the "Small and Homestead Independent Producers Act of 2025", would authorize small cannabis cultivators and manufacturers to ship cannabis products through the U.S. Postal Service or private carriers, with several key provisions. Specifically, small cultivators (defined as those growing up to one acre outdoors, 22,000 square feet in greenhouses, or 5,000 square feet indoors) and small manufacturers (with less than $5 million in annual revenue) would be allowed to ship cannabis to individuals in states where cannabis possession is legal. The bill mandates strict age verification requirements, ensuring that only individuals 21 and older can receive such shipments through a reliable online verification service or by checking government-issued identification. The legislation includes important preemption provisions, meaning it would not override state laws that completely prohibit cannabis, but would preempt state laws that restrict interstate or intrastate shipment in states where cannabis is legal. Critically, the bill's provisions would only take effect when cannabis is removed from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and federal criminal penalties for cannabis manufacturing, distribution, and possession are eliminated. The bill provides comprehensive definitions for terms like cannabis, cultivation methods, and canopy area to ensure clear implementation of its provisions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4595/all-info