
Hemp THC Ban Delay: What CBD Brands Should Do Now
Congress delayed the federal hemp THC ban from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Here is what changed, what did not, and how CBD brands should message the window.

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Congress delayed the federal hemp THC ban from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Here is what changed, what did not, and how CBD brands should message the window.

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