Say Goodbye to Your Favorite Hemp Gummies — Congress Is Pulling the Plug
Blogged by: poligirlsayswhat
The
#hemp industry is facing its biggest shakeup since the 2018 Farm Bill after
#Congress advanced new federal language that would dramatically narrow what counts as legal hemp. The change aims directly at products that became popular because they fit into a loophole. Items like delta 8 gummies, THC-infused drinks, disposable vapes, and edible oils could soon be illegal nationwide.
Under the original rules, hemp was legal as long as it contained no more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC. Businesses used that definition to create alternative cannabinoids and extracts that produced similar effects but stayed within the limit. The federal government is now moving to close that path completely.
The new language would redefine hemp to include total THC. This means all THC-related compounds count toward the limit, not just delta-9. That includes delta 8, delta 10, THCA, and any other ...