A meeting at the Cia-Agricoltori Italiani headquarters in Rome sought to oppose a provision in the Security Bill that could ban the cultivation, processing, and sale of hemp inflorescences and derivatives, a move they argue could eliminate a sector worth 500 million euros and create 15,000 jobs. The stakeholders are urging the government to reconsider the provision, citing the sector's potential to generate up to 10 billion euros by 2030 through various applications like cosmetics, herbal medicine, and textiles. They propose a regulatory framework that can tap into hemp's benefits while distinguishing it from narcotics, emphasizing the need for information and training to dispell misconceptions.