While the US bans, New Zealand is liberalizing its hemp rules using common sense:
“Under the new settings:
Industrial hemp will no longer require a licence to grow or handle.
A clear THC threshold of less than 1% will distinguish hemp from high-THC cannabis.
Hemp biomass, including flowers and leaves, may be supplied to licensed medicinal cannabis producers under strict conditions.
Growers must notify Police before planting to avoid accidental enforcement and assist in controlling illicit cannabis activities.
Growers must also notify MPI at the same time as Police.
Hemp use remains restricted to fibre, seed, and oil, with additional permissions for medicinal cannabis supply as noted above.
Existing food safety and medicinal cannabis requirements will continue to apply”