Federal Shutdown Threatens Hemp and THC Markets in Minnesota and Texas
TL;DR
A U.S. Senate spending bill could effectively ban hemp-derived THC products nationwide, threatening Minnesota's thriving hemp THC industry, which includes edibles and beverages, due to a proposed limit on THC content. The bill's passage could lead to industry collapse in Minnesota unless changes are made within a year, raising concerns among local businesses and lawmakers about economic and regulatory impacts.
- Federal shutdown deal could kill Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC market Star Tribune
- The government shutdown may last longer because of a fight over hemp NBC News
- Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban Included in Deal to Reopen Government Cannabis Business Times
- Local hemp producers stunned as deal to reopen government attacks hemp MPR News
- Nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas under federal spending bill Houston Chronicle
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