Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 other attorneys general in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to clarify the definition of “hemp,” which has been exploited due to a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill.

In the letter, the coalition urges immediate action to clarify the federal definition of hemp to stop the sale of unregulated and intoxicating THC products containing synthetic marijuana, such as Delta-8 and THC-O.

Many of the products are more potent than marijuana and are packaged as “candy” or “soda” or other products to appeal to children. The products are being manufactured and sold without consistent age restrictions, labeling standards or safety requirements. In some states, poison control centers have reported alarming increases of children being exposed to hemp-derived THC products.

In the letter, the coalition urges lawmakers to clarify the federal definition of hemp during the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process or by reauthorizing the Farm Bill.