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Hemp

The Hemp Loophole Is Closing, But We Still Need to Fix What It Broke (Opinion)

Congress is finally moving to regulate hemp-derived THC. Licensed cannabis operators have been waiting years for this moment. Now we need to make sure it actually sticks.

June 9, 2026

Hemp

3 US House Republicans Attempt to Thwart Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban

The GOP lawmakers filed three proposed amendments to a federal appropriations bill to modify, delay or stop the ban’s forthcoming implementation.

May 29, 2026

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Moves to Align Hemp Product Regulations With Federal Ban

The state’s Senate Law and Justice Committee amended legislation to include the forthcoming federal standards on intoxicating hemp products.

March 18, 2026

Missouri

Missouri House Moves to Align State Hemp Laws With Federal Ban

Opposing lawmakers argued the legislation would create a carve-out for hemp beverages and afford monopolization to cannabis licensees.

February 23, 2026

Ohio

3 Ohio Businesses Sue Governor Over Hemp Product Ban

The vape and smoke shops and manufacturers argue that Gov. Mike DeWine’s executive order violates the separation of powers doctrine.

October 10, 2025

Hemp

US Hemp Roundtable Encourages Trump to Stop Potential Hemp Ban, Protect American Industry

A proposed definition change to hemp would wipe out 95% of an American industry ‘that you are so proud of,’ the advocacy group tells Trump.

October 7, 2025

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Initiative Petition to Kill Adult-Use Market Leads CBT’s Top Stories in September

The petition for the 2026 ballot would end a $1.6-billion market. Federal bills to deschedule and to block rescheduling also led the top stories.

September 25, 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling

Trump’s Forthcoming Rescheduling Decision, Congressman’s Marijuana 1-to-3 Act Lead CBT’s Top Stories in August

President Donald Trump said his decision on whether to change cannabis’s control status will come in the ‘next few weeks.’

August 28, 2025

Texas

Texas Governor Calls Hemp Products ‘Lawful Agricultural Commodity’ in Special Session Notice

Greg Abbott set the agenda to regulate hemp in the upcoming legislative session after vetoing a ban, setting up a showdown with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

July 10, 2025

California

California Public Health Department Aims to Make Hemp THC Ban Permanent

The department’s proposal to immortalize Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency regulations represents $3.1 billion in lost revenue for California businesses.

June 16, 2025

Arizona

Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona Responds to Denied Temporary Restraining Order

The association filed a lawsuit against the state’s attorney general over a deadline to pull hemp-derived THC products from unlicensed stores.

April 25, 2025

Hemp

Leading US Hemp, Cannabis Attorneys Collaborate on Legal Services

The seven founding lawyers launched the THCA.law website to serve the industry.

April 22, 2025