Senate funding bill seeks delay of hemp THC ban
Summary
The U.S. Senate included a delay in a government funding bill that pushes back the ban on most hemp-derived THC products. The new deadline for the ban is now December 11.Key Facts
- The Senate passed a spending bill this week that includes delaying a federal ban on hemp THC products.
- The prohibition on most hemp-derived THC products will now start December 11 instead of an earlier date.
- This delay gives more time for makers of hemp THC products to continue selling their goods.
- Hemp industry groups support the delay as it gives them additional time to adjust.
- The hemp THC ban was originally set to begin sooner but has been postponed by this Senate action.
- The bill is a stopgap measure to keep the government funded while including this delay.
- The hemp-derived THC market includes products made from a chemical in hemp that can affect people similarly to marijuana but is regulated separately.
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