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Hemp Products Containing Unnatural Cannabinoids, Like THC-O, Now Federally Prohibited

The first phase of the federal government’s ban on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products went into effect on Nov. 12.

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Illinois Putting Communities at Risk With Prohibition of Low-Dose THC Beverages, Total Wine & More CEO Says

CEO Ryan Ross says the state’s Nov. 12 planned prohibition is harsher than the federal law and will push demand to illicit sellers.

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Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, Hemp Businesses Sue to Stop State’s New Law

The plaintiffs filed for a temporary restraining order and an injunction to prevent the Illinois Hemp Act from taking effect on Nov. 12, 2026.

Hemp's Regulatory Reckoning: What Lawmakers Still Don't Understand

In trying to solve one problem, with revised federal hemp regulations set to take effect Dec. 11, lawmakers failed to understand the plant’s science, again. The resulting legislation threatens to undo eight years of agricultural development and breeding progress. Plus, the forthcoming changes create a slew of new questions about implementation and hurdles to compliance that regulators and others are not thinking about.

Texas Hemp Business Council Provides Statement on 2026 Election Results

The industry organization said Texas voters ‘delivered a powerful message’ in ousting Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Court Hearing Set for Nov. 2 on Texas Hemp Businesses Lawsuit Against Department of State Health Services

The lawsuit challenges a recent state agency attempt to prohibit hemp cannabinoid products as controlled substances.

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New Schedule III Registration Portal’s Opening Leads CBT’s Top Stories in October

The new application process is for state-licensed medical cannabis manufacturers, distributors and testing laboratories.

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US Rep. Lays Out Plan to Avert Federal Hemp THC Product Ban After Midterms

House Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., hopes to attach legislation regulating intoxicating hemp products to a post-election reconciliation bill.

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Texas Hemp Policy Is at a Crossroads; Voters Should Pay Attention (Opinion)

Voters who care about the future of hemp should look beyond party affiliation entering this November’s election.

Cynthia Cabrera, board member of Texas Hemp Business Council, featured in Cannabis Business Times opinion article

Section 781 Is Now a Cannabis Strain, and It Comes With a Growers Challenge

Section 781 leaves one question open: How will a seed's status be verified? 59% of buyers would buy seeds before the change, even without plans to grow.

UPS Updates Hemp, Hemp-Derivatives Shipping Policies Around Federal Ban

Companies planning to ship their plants or products through the private mail carrier will need to abide by new terms and conditions starting Dec. 11.

New Report Challenges Congress’ Hemp Debate: 7 Competing Interests, 1 December Deadline

SIVA Capital examines the competing interests behind the hemp fight and proposes a targeted legislative framework for CBD, THC beverages and state-licensed cannabis.

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