U.S. producers of hemp-derived THC products are preparing for a federal crackdown scheduled to take effect on Dec. 11, after Congress moved to tighten the legal definition of hemp and restrict intoxicating products such as gummies, beverages and vapes. The changes stem from a loophole in the 2018 farm bill that allowed products containing low levels of delta-9 THC to be marketed as hemp while still containing other intoxicating cannabinoids. The hemp industry is urging lawmakers to regulate the products instead, proposing measures including age restrictions and limits on THC per package. Industry representatives say the changes could force businesses to close, while opponents of the current market argue tighter controls are needed over products they say are unregulated and potentially accessible to young people.
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