Recently passed federal law threatens to ban hemp-derived THC drinks sold in dozens of states within one year

A recently passed federal law will ban hemp-derived THC beverages within one year, reported Nov. 24, 2025. These drinks contain THC extracted from hemp (cannabis with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight). The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production, creating a loophole manufacturers exploited to sell THC drinks in states without legal cannabis.

Hemp THC beverages are sold in dozens of states including those that ban cannabis products

The drinks emerged as a multi-million dollar industry after the 2018 Farm Bill

Manufacturers argued hemp-derived THC is legal under the Farm Bill Federal regulators call it a loophole the new law closes.

The law tightens federal controls on hemp processing and production

Manufacturers have one year from implementation to comply

The ban threatens to eliminate the hemp-based THC beverage sector Companies invested millions in production facilities and distribution networks based on the 2018 Farm Bill's language.