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Missouri's House approved a bill to ban intoxicating hemp products containing more than 0.4 mg of THC per container, with sales restricted to licensed cannabis dispensaries if federal action allows it; the measure now heads to the Senate, drawing debate over marijuana definitions and market impact.
FDA failed to publish congressionally mandated lists of cannabinoids and to define what qualifies as a “container” for hemp products by the deadline, even as a November switch to a stricter hemp regime looms. The new rules would base legality on total THC (including delta-8) and other closely related cannabinoids, impose a per-container cap, and ban intermediates or non-naturally produced cannabinoids. Industry groups are pressing Congress to delay the ban and extend regulatory work, while alternatives like the HEMP Act seek to shape the forthcoming framework and testing/packaging requirements.
In North Carolina, marijuana remains illegal, but hemp products with less than 0.3% THC are legal, though a new federal law set to take effect in 2026 may ban these products due to increased THC limits, threatening the state's multi-billion-dollar hemp industry and raising public safety concerns. The debate involves federal and state regulations, industry impacts, and public health considerations.
New federal THC regulations, set to take effect next fall, threaten the viability of cannabis shops in Fort Worth and across the U.S., potentially forcing closures and impacting local entrepreneurs and consumers who rely on THC products for health and safety. Despite some political moves to reclassify marijuana, federal law remains restrictive, causing concern among industry advocates and shop owners.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill regulating and taxing the state's intoxicating hemp industry, while also establishing new criminal penalties for marijuana possession and importing. The law allows legal adult use and home cultivation of marijuana but restricts hemp sales to dispensaries, with some industry opposition and potential for referendum efforts. The legislation marks a significant shift in Ohio's drug policy, balancing regulation, revenue, and criminal enforcement.
A last-minute provision in a federal spending bill aiming to restrict hemp-derived products like CBD and THC has caused disquiet among Republicans, especially in hemp-producing Kentucky, threatening the bill's passage and the end of the government shutdown. The provision, which bans products with more than 0.4 mg of THC per container, is opposed by some lawmakers and industry leaders who argue it could lead to an unregulated market and harm consumers. The bill is expected to pass with some opposition, and advocates hope to replace the ban with more thoughtful regulations.
Minnesota's hemp-derived THC beverage and edible industry faces a potential shutdown due to a federal bill that would outlaw products containing more than 0.4 mg of THC within a year, sparking industry concern and opposition from other sectors like alcohol and marijuana industries. The bill, part of a broader government funding package, was approved by the Senate but faces rejection in the House, with industry stakeholders and state officials voicing concerns over regulation and economic impact.
The US Senate passed a funding bill that includes a provision to re-criminalize many hemp-derived products, including intoxicating ones like Delta-8, causing concern among hemp industry stakeholders about potential destruction of the legal hemp market, with debates centered around regulation and public safety.
A recent U.S. Senate deal to end the government shutdown includes a provision that effectively bans unregulated hemp-based THC products in Texas, threatening the state's thriving hemp industry and raising concerns about federal overreach and industry regulation. The bill's implementation is delayed by a year, allowing potential legislative changes, but it has already sparked opposition from Texas lawmakers and industry groups.
A U.S. Senate spending bill could effectively ban hemp-derived THC products nationwide, threatening Minnesota's thriving hemp THC industry, which includes edibles and beverages, due to a proposed limit on THC content. The bill's passage could lead to industry collapse in Minnesota unless changes are made within a year, raising concerns among local businesses and lawmakers about economic and regulatory impacts.
Minnesota hemp producers are alarmed as a proposed congressional deal to reopen the government includes a federal ban on hemp-derived cannabinoid products with a THC cap of 0.4 milligrams, which could devastate their industry, despite state-level regulations and ongoing advocacy for proper regulation rather than bans.
The Senate faces delays in passing a funding deal due to disagreements over hemp legislation, with some senators supporting closing a loophole that benefits Kentucky's hemp industry, while others oppose it fearing economic harm. The debate centers on restricting intoxicating cannabinoids in hemp products, complicating the legislative process amid broader government shutdown concerns.
Senators agreed to remove language from the agriculture funding bill that would close a hemp regulatory loophole, following a dispute between Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, with the removal aimed at avoiding industry disruption and ensuring the bill's passage before the August recess.
Alabama law enforcement raided CBD shops in five cities after tests revealed some products labeled as hemp contained THC levels exceeding legal limits, indicating they were actually marijuana. The investigation, which involved testing products bought from these stores, resulted in seizures and highlights ongoing efforts to regulate and control illicit drug sales in the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned intoxicating hemp products, citing legal and safety concerns, and called for a special legislative session to establish a regulatory framework for the hemp industry, which is a significant economic sector in the state.