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States Crack Down on Hemp Products Amid Federal Ban Concerns

12/3/2025

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Several states, including Indiana and Texas, regulate hemp products to curb pediatric THC exposure.
California Governor Gavin Newsom banned intoxicating hemp sales outside the legal system.
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products will take effect in November 2026, affecting the $24B industry.
Lawmakers say the ban targets unregulated products posing health risks, while U.S. Hemp Roundtable warns it could jeopardize 300,000 jobs and $1.5 billion in tax revenue.

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Several states, including Indiana and Texas, regulate hemp products to curb pediatric THC exposure.
California Governor Gavin Newsom banned intoxicating hemp sales outside the legal system.
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products will take effect in November 2026, affecting the $24B industry.
Lawmakers say the ban targets unregulated products posing health risks, while U.S. Hemp Roundtable warns it could jeopardize 300,000 jobs and $1.5 billion in tax revenue.