Hemp business lawyers and industry stakeholders are opposing a "disastrous" congressional proposal to ban hemp products with THC, arguing it is overbroad and will harm responsible commerce and the industry. They disagree with attorneys general who claim state-level regulation is inadequate, pointing to effective state regulation of alcohol as a parallel. They urge Congress to allow states to continue regulating hemp products instead of including a ban in the appropriations bill, which they warn would devastate the industry, potentially even making nonintoxicating CBD products illegal. The text also notes division among alcohol stakeholders regarding the ban and highlights the differing positions of GOP senators like Mitch McConnell, who supports the ban, and Rand Paul, who opposes it and has introduced legislation to increase the legal THC concentration for hemp.

Cannabis Industry Lawyers Call Congressional Hemp Ban Push Overbroad and Disastrous

Nov 10, 2025

Source:

Kyle Jaeger

Marijuana Moment

The hemp world is buzzing after a group of industry lawyers spoke out against a proposed federal ban on hemp-derived THC products. Lawmakers are trying to sneak this prohibition into an appropriations bill, a move the Hemp Beverage Alliance and other experts call "disastrous." While some officials claim state-level rules aren't working, these attorneys argue that states like Minnesota and Georgia are already successfully regulating the market—much like they do with alcohol. They warn that a total ban would not only crush small businesses but could accidentally make non-intoxicating CBD illegal too. Thankfully, Senator Rand Paul is standing up for the industry, pushing to increase legal THC limits instead of banning them.

For everyday tokers, this fight is crucial. Hemp-derived beverages and gummies have opened up access in areas where traditional dispensaries are still tied up in red tape. If this ban passes, we lose safe, lab-tested alternatives and see a return to the "wild west." Protecting these legal channels keeps the community safe and ensures the industry continues to evolve responsibly.

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