Tangle The hemp ban.
Nov 19, 2025
A recent legislative change has reignited discussions around the hemp industry. The new ban on THC products derived from hemp raises eyebrows, especially after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized many such items. Perspectives vary, with critics warning about potential illicit markets and advocates praising the tighter regulations. The hosts explore both sides, touching on public health, economic implications, and provide alternative policy suggestions. They also highlight industry reactions and wrap up with some upbeat hemp market stats.
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Federal Hemp Loophole Closed
- The federal bill closed a hemp loophole that let manufacturers make psychoactive THC from hemp-derived CBD.
- The law caps THC at 0.4 mg per container and bans non-cannabis-derived THC and similar cannabinoids.
Potency Standard Swings Dramatically
- The new standard shifts from 0.3% delta-9 dry weight to a per-container 0.4 mg THC limit, drastically reducing legal product potency.
- The law could eliminate roughly 90% of current non-intoxicating CBD and THC products, per industry estimates.
Big Industry, Growing Public-Health Signals
- The hemp-based THC industry supports about 300,000 jobs and is estimated at $28 billion in retail value.
- These products serve both recreational and medical uses but have increased accidental exposures among children.