CBHD Frequently Asked Questions
CBHD is a nonprofit organization based in North Carolina, classified as a 501(c)(4). This status allows us to focus on advocacy and political activities while promoting health awareness and alternatives to pharmaceuticals.
CBHD welcomes donations from individuals and corporations alike, thanks to its 501(c)(4) status. Donor privacy is protected, as we're not obligated to disclose donor information publicly. Please note that donations are not tax-deductible, and they don't fall under the same reporting rules as political donations. Rest assured, CBHD is a licensed charitable solicitor in North Carolina (License SL 101821), ensuring transparency and accountability. For more details, you can contact the State Solicitation Licensing Branch or review our surety bond (501561C) filed with the NC Secretary of State.
CBHD is not controlled by a single person but is instead led by an 11-member board of directors comprising diverse business leaders in the health alternatives industry. All board members serve for a two-year term and are listed on our website. An executive director, authorized by the board, handles day-to-day operations, and CBHD also employs consultants, lobbyists, accountants, and attorneys to support its mission.
As a 501(c)(4) organization, CBHD cannot directly contribute to political campaigns.
However, we can support political advocacy efforts by donating to organizations such as
527s that are solely dedicated to political engagement. Through this, we can contribute
to causes that align with our mission and values while staying within legal parameters.
CBHD is committed to building a strong network of volunteers and donors who share
our passion for promoting health consciousness and alternative medicine in North
Carolina. By advocating for the responsible growth of the hemp industry, we aim to
serve as a protective force that safeguards its future in our state.
Our ultimate goal is to educate and empower individuals to explore alternative
approaches to health, all while fostering a safe and thriving hemp industry in North
Carolina.
The 2026 Federal Hemp Ban refers to pending federal legislation that would effectively criminalize the majority of the current hemp-derived marketplace by November 2026. For North Carolina, this is an "economic eviction notice" that threatens to wipe out a $2 Billion hemp industry, impacting thousands of local farmers, retailers, and manufacturers who have operated legally since the 2018 Farm Bill.
The proposed 0.4mg total THC cap is a corporate-driven mandate that would make almost all current hemp-derived wellness products—especially beverages and full-spectrum oils—illegal to sell. This cap is far below the threshold needed for effective wellness products, effectively handing the market over to Big Alcohol and Big Pharma while destroying independent North Carolina small businesses.
CBHD.News advocates for "Healthy Development" by ensuring NC veterans maintain access to safe, tested, non-opioid alternatives for pain management and wellness. We believe that banning these legal products is a betrayal of those who served, and we fight to keep these breakthroughs available as a vital resource for our veteran community.
This is our core mission. "Cultivating Breakthroughs" refers to our commitment to innovation in hemp agriculture and product science. "Healthy Development" refers to our advocacy for reasonable, responsible, and enforceable state regulations—to include age restriction (21yrs & over), product testing, licensing requirement, and packaging/labeling requirements—that protect consumers while allowing the North Carolina hemp economy to thrive without the threat of federal overreach.
North Carolina is the 6th largest hemp producer in the United States and has a rich agricultural heritage of transitioning from tobacco to innovative new crops. By "fixing it here" through robust state-level frameworks, NC provides a blueprint for the rest of the nation to follow in protecting small farms and consumer rights.
Yes, hemp flower is legal in NC under state and federal law. However, because legal hemp and illegal marijuana are indistinguishable by sight and smell, it creates a "probable cause" crisis for law enforcement. CBHD.News advocates for clear standards to protect law-abiding NC citizens from wrongful searches and arrests.
Hemp has become a vital alternative cash crop for North Carolina family farms that were previously dependent on tobacco. By providing high-value agricultural opportunities, the hemp industry keeps rural land productive, supports local infrastructure, and prevents the economic decline of our agricultural communities.
Unlike national groups that may prioritize corporate interests or specific product types, CBHD.News is focused specifically on the North Carolina ecosystem. We prioritize North Carolinians, and the "NC-First" model, ensuring that our state’s farmers, veterans, hemp consumers and small hemp businesses aren't sold out in backroom federal negotiations.
You can get involved by joining our interactive CBHD WhatsApp community, signing up for our newsletter at CBHD.News, or donating directly through our CBHD.New's website. Your contributions fund our legislative advocacy in Raleigh and Washington D.C., helping us fight for the repeal of the federal ban and the protection of NC's hemp industry.
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