THC Hemp Products Face A Federal Ban Next Month. Can Congress Act Before Then?

CBS Minnesota

November 12, 2026

A national ban on hemp-derived THC products currently on store shelves takes effect next month, leaving businesses in Minnesota to scramble ahead of an uncertain future.

But advocates hope there will be a fast fix before the Dec. 11 deadline hits.

At issue is a new definition of hemp products in federal law. Part of a deal to reopen the government last year removed products with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC — the psychoactive ingredient that produces a high — from the definition of hemp, which effectively puts a federal ban on the drinks and edibles available for purchase today.

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