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Amy Klobuchar and Rand Paul Secure One-Month Delay on Federal Hemp Ban

Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar and Republican Senator Rand Paul have secured a one-month delay on a federal law that would otherwise prohibit most intoxicating hemp-derived THC products. The provision, included in a Senate continuing resolution, will keep the current definition of hemp in place until December 11, providing a reprieve for the low-dose THC industry. Under the current rules, hemp is defined as any cannabis plant with 0.3% or less THC. The new legislation, signed by President Trump during his first term, would redefine hemp to cap total THC at 0.4 milligrams per container, effectively banning many popular beverages and edibles. The administration announced that it supports the fair treatment of hemp products and has urged Congress to update the law to preserve access to full-spectrum CBD products. Industry leaders, including Jason Dayton of Minneapolis Cider Company, noted that the delay provides necessary certainty for producers to sell off existing inventory while Congress works toward a long-term regulatory framework.

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