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Federal THC Drink Ban Slashes Brewer Sales, Texas Revenue

8/3/2026

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A new federal provision will ban most hemp-derived THC drinks and edibles in the United States on Nov. 12, capping containers at 0.4 mg THC.
Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis says THC drinks represent almost one-quarter of its sales.
Texas projects the limits will reduce general-revenue funds by $28.6 million in FY2026 and $8.5 million in FY2027.
Florida retailer Herban Flow warns 80% of its inventory will fail the rule, prompting layoffs and store consolidation.

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A new federal provision will ban most hemp-derived THC drinks and edibles in the United States on Nov. 12, capping containers at 0.4 mg THC.
Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis says THC drinks represent almost one-quarter of its sales.
Texas projects the limits will reduce general-revenue funds by $28.6 million in FY2026 and $8.5 million in FY2027.
Florida retailer Herban Flow warns 80% of its inventory will fail the rule, prompting layoffs and store consolidation.