Summary
A new federal rule is set to ban drinks and snacks made with THC from hemp, which might impact the $24 billion hemp industry in the U.S. THC is the compound in cannabis that can make people feel high. This ban, hidden in a recent bill to end a government shutdown, is expected to start in November 2026.
Key Facts
- The ban targets THC-infused drinks and snacks made from hemp.
- The ban could affect the U.S. hemp industry, valued at $24 billion.
- The rule was part of a bill that ended the recent federal government shutdown.
- THC-infused products became popular after the 2018 farm bill legalized industrial hemp.
- The law allows hemp products with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC.
- Some states have reported increased incidents of children exposed to THC.
- California has already banned intoxicating hemp products outside its legal marijuana system.
- Minnesota allows legal sales of THC drinks and snacks, boosting the local economy.
