A bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general is urging Congress to clarify the federal definition of hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill and impose regulations to prevent the sale of intoxicating cannabinoid products, arguing that the current interpretation has been exploited to sell synthetic THC products, often marketed to minors. They are asking for legislative changes to make these products illegal. Industry stakeholders, however, express concern that a ban could jeopardize the entire hemp market and suggest a middle-ground approach with age-gating and safety standards. Separately, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is advocating for a study into state regulatory models and has proposed legislation to triple the legal THC concentration for hemp, opposing efforts by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to champion criminalization language.

Attorneys General From 39 States Are Teaming Up to Try and Kill Your Favorite Hemp-Derived Highs

Oct 27, 2025

Source:

Kyle Jaeger

Marijuana Moment

The 2018 Farm Bill changed the game for hemp, but now the rules might be rewritten. A massive bipartisan group of 39 state attorneys general just hit up Congress with a letter demanding a crackdown on intoxicating hemp-derived products. They are targeting compounds like Delta-8, Delta-10, and HHC, arguing that the current legal definition of hemp is being exploited to sell synthetic "Frankenstein THC" to minors. While the AGs want these products banned, industry experts are pushing for a middle ground, favoring age-gating and safety standards over a total wipeout. Even the politicians are split: Senator Rand Paul wants to triple the legal THC limit for hemp, while Mitch McConnell is backing the ban.

This is a huge deal for anyone who enjoys the accessibility of hemp-derived cannabinoids. If Congress pulls the plug, it could dry up the market for legal alternatives in states where recreational dispensaries are not yet an option. For the community, it is a reminder that while we all want safe, tested products, a total ban could destroy a thriving industry and limit consumer choice.

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