Federal Law Threatens to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Within One Year

A provision in the November 2025 government funding bill (H.R. 5371) redefined "hemp" to require total THC below 0.3% dry weight and no more than 0.4mg per container, effectively banning most hemp-derived THC drinks and edibles sold in dozens of states. The ban takes effect November 12, 2026, giving the $24B hemp industry one year to adapt or lobby for reversal.