The new federal spending bill quietly dropped a major bomb on the hemp world: a nationwide ban on “intoxicating” hemp products.
Here’s the short version:
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Anything with more than 0.4mg total THC per package? Banned.
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This includes THCA, not just Delta-9.
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“Chemically converted” cannabinoids (like Delta-8) = no longer classified as hemp.
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Brands have until November 2026 to adjust, reformulate, or pivot.
Why it matters: this wipes out most of the gummies, drinks, and vapes currently sold nationwide under “hemp-derived THC.” It’s the biggest shakeup since the 2018 Farm Bill.
TL;DR: The loophole era is over. The rules are changing. And the impact will be massive.
