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The cannabis industry s next war: How strong should its weed be?
Some of the 18 states that have embraced legal weed are debating whether to cap THC potency. So far, most of those efforts have failed.
The THC percentages of recreational marijuana are visible on the product s packaging. | Julie Jacobson/AP Photo
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The nation’s booming weed industry has a potency problem.
As more and more states legalize marijuana, companies are facing new pressure from lawmakers across the country and Capitol Hill to limit the strength of their products. It’s a level of scrutiny that comes with being allowed to operate in the open after decades in the shadows.
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The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control released a report Wednesday calling for updated regulations on cannabis research and asking federal agencies to weigh in on whether states should cap the potency of pot products that may be sold.