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New Jersey's CBD Ban Sparks Backlash, Market Set to Shrink

2/12/2026

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The new legislation could remove many CBD products from store shelves by November.
New Jersey's ban on CBD products starts in April.
The law will regulate hemp-derived products, requiring them to contain almost no THC, which could severely impact the CBD market.
Backlash from consumers and industry stakeholders has surged, prompting bipartisan efforts to amend the law.
Analysts project CBD sales could reach between $8.5 and $13 billion in 2026.

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Story summary

The new legislation could remove many CBD products from store shelves by November.
New Jersey's ban on CBD products starts in April.
The law will regulate hemp-derived products, requiring them to contain almost no THC, which could severely impact the CBD market.
Backlash from consumers and industry stakeholders has surged, prompting bipartisan efforts to amend the law.
Analysts project CBD sales could reach between $8.5 and $13 billion in 2026.