On November 13th, a potential ban on hemp-derived THC products, including popular edibles and drinks, could be passed by Congress, threatening the $30 billion hemp industry. The provision, tucked into a government funding bill, aims to prevent unregulated sales of intoxicating hemp products like Delta-eight. However, it intends to preserve non-intoxicating CBD and industrial hemp products. The hemp industry warns this could lead to the disappearance of the legal hemp market, as 95% of current sales contain THC levels that would be banned. The House is scheduled to take up the bill, which would ban any intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Companies have a one-year period before the ban takes effect, during which they plan to push for regulations similar to those for legal marijuana.

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