Everyone keeps asking the same question: “When does this new hemp ban kick in?”
Here’s the answer:
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The law is already passed as part of the government funding bill.
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Enforcement and full compliance hit November 2026.
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States may roll out earlier enforcement depending on how they align with federal law.
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Expect changes to supply chains, shipping restrictions, and COA requirements starting in late 2025.
Think of the next 12–18 months as a weird limbo period:
A lot is still legal, but the writing is very much on the wall.
TL;DR: The countdown has begun. Reformulate, reorganize, or diversify by late 2026.
