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Is A Hemp THC Ban Coming? Updated August 2026: The fight over America's hemp industry just became even more politically complicated. A bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general representing 34 states and one U.S. territory is urging congressional leaders not to back away from the sweeping federal restrictions on intoxicating hemp products scheduled to begin later this year. Their message to Congress is essentially this: Don't delay the crackdown. Don't reopen the loophole. Let the new hemp …

California’s Bold Rule‑Change on Hemp In June 2025, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) unveiled a proposal to codify its emergency regulations banning hemp‑derived THC wellness products. If adopted, products like delta‑8, delta‑10, THC-O and similar cannabinoids would be prohibited in food, beverages, and supplements sold in the state. The proposed rule, known as DPH‑24‑005, enters a 45‑day public comment period starting June 13, 2025, culminating in a public hearing on …