2026 looks muddy, but potentially a little brighter?! 

One of the biggest needs in the Hemp and Cannabis Industry is an understanding of regulation changes at the federal, state, and even local level. So here are the biggest changes in the hemp industry since my last episode:

• Federal: An update on Trump's Executive Order
• New Jersey: A new State Bill (S4509) might get addressed before the Christmas holiday
• Ohio: SB56 becomes effective in March
• Tennessee: They're switching from DOA to ABC effective Jan 1st; license registration is open (with a few moving parts to note, especially regarding labels and packaging)
• Alabama: ABC has taken over regulating hemp and they're issuing application docs, going into effect Jan 1st
• South Carolina: A statewide investigation called "Operation Ganjaprenuer" led to 12 arrests and lots of product being seized
• Nevada: Clark County has issued an ordinance proposition; including imposing licensing, testing, and more

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This video was recorded on December 19, 2025.