Seriously?
A "Total THC" limit: For a product to be considered legal hemp, it must not exceed 0.3% total THC concentration, including both Delta-9 THC and THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid), on a dry weight basis. This closes the loophole that allowed the sale of THCA flower, which converts to high-potency THC when heated.
>Medical marijuana: State-licensed medical and recreational cannabis markets are not affected by this federal change.
I thought we were supposed to be fighting the cartels, why are we opening back up the illegal marijuana trade?
>The new federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products does not impact state-legal medical marijuana programs. The recent law closes a "loophole" from the 2018 Farm Bill that allowed the sale of intoxicating hemp products at gas stations and convenience stores. It does not affect cannabis products sold within the established and regulated framework of state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.
Key differences and impacts
Medical marijuana is unaffected. State-licensed medical marijuana programs operate independently of the new federal hemp regulations. If you have a medical marijuana card, your access to products from licensed dispensaries is not disrupted.
Focus is on unregulated hemp-derived THC. The new law targets intoxicating products made from hemp, such as delta-8, delta-9 edibles, and vapes, which were sold in unregulated retail environments. It closes the loophole that allowed these products to be sold without the strict testing, labeling, and age-gating requirements of the state-legal cannabis industry.
The ban becomes effective in 2026. The ban is not immediate. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill in mid-November 2025, which includes a one-year grace period. The ban is set to take effect in late 2026.
New definition of "hemp." The legislation changes the federal definition of hemp. Products are now illegal if they contain more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per package, include synthetic cannabinoids, or exceed a total THC level of 0.3% by dry weight. This is much stricter than the previous definition and effectively eliminates intoxicating hemp products.
Impact on the hemp industry. The change is expected to have a devastating impact on the hemp industry, which saw rapid growth selling these now-outlawed products. Hemp businesses and advocates are exploring legal and legislative options to overturn the ban.
Are they setting the stage for the actor to exit? Lack of muscle strength in his left arm and recent MRIs would point to a stroke or TIA.
Somnolence has also been pushed by the Mockingbirds which is another indication of a brain injury.
Fuck JP Morgan