Navigating New Hemp Laws- A Major Shift for the Cannabis Industry

[#item_full_content] A fast-growing market built on hemp-derived cannabinoid products is about to face a federal reset. Over the past several years, consumer demand for products such as hemp-derived THC gummies, beverages, vapes, and flowers helped create thriving new retail categories across mainstream outlets and e-commerce. But the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (2026 CAEA) fundamentally changes the federal definition of lawful hemp and, when it takes effect in November 2026, will significantly narrow which finished products can still be sold as “hemp” under federal law.  Read More