2018 Farm Bill

A marijuana reform organization is asking Congress to preserve the legality of hemp-derived THC products amid ongoing federal debates over cannabis policy. The group argues these products, legal under the 2018 farm bill, should remain available. The appeal comes as lawmakers weigh new restrictions on hemp THC, a fast-growing sector that has drawn scrutiny from regulators in several states.

A $28 billion hemp-derived THC industry in the United States is pushing back against an impending federal ban that would prohibit many of its products. The sector, which grew out of the 2018 farm bill's hemp legalization, faces new restrictions that producers warn could shut down businesses and eliminate jobs, while supporters of the ban cite safety and regulatory concerns.

A US hemp-derived THC industry valued at roughly $28 billion is campaigning against an impending federal ban that could shut down its products. Producers and sellers are lobbying lawmakers, warning of job losses and business closures, while the ban's supporters cite loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized hemp but left intoxicating THC products unregulated.

US Congress has postponed a planned ban on hemp-derived THC products, pushing the deadline to December 11, according to Fortune. The delay affects a wide industry of hemp-based consumables that became widely available after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp. Industry groups and consumers are watching closely, as the coming vote could remove many THC drinks and edibles from the market or prompt new federal regulation.