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White House Drug Strategy Targets High-THC Products, Cartel Activity

The White House's new drug strategy targets high-THC cannabis products and warns about cartel exploitation of state markets, even as federal rescheduling remains pending and hemp THC bans approach.

May 5, 2026
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Texas Judge Blocks Hemp Product Ban While Supreme Court Allows Delta-8 Restriction

A Texas judge blocked state restrictions on hemp products including THCA flower, while the state Supreme Court upheld a separate delta-8 THC ban, creating a split regulatory landscape for cannabinoid retailers.

May 2, 2026
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Arkansas AG Clears Enforcement of Hemp-Derived THC RestrictionsLegislation

Arkansas AG Clears Enforcement of Hemp-Derived THC Restrictions

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin certified a law restricting hemp-derived THC products after litigation concluded, allowing the state to enforce regulations on delta-8 and similar cannabinoids that competed with licensed dispensaries.

Apr 27, 2026
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Missouri Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products Starting November 12Legislation

Missouri Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products Starting November 12

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation banning all intoxicating hemp products starting November 12, targeting THC seltzers and similar items sold outside the state's licensed cannabis system.

Apr 26, 2026
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New Jersey Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside DispensariesLegislation

New Jersey Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside Dispensaries

New Jersey's Senate Bill 3945 restricts intoxicating hemp-derived THC products to licensed dispensaries only, eliminating sales from gas stations and smoke shops as of this week.

Apr 20, 2026
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Colorado Regulators Target Illegal Hemp Product SalesLegislation

Colorado Regulators Target Illegal Hemp Product Sales

Colorado's Marijuana Enforcement Division announced Monday it will crack down on companies selling intoxicating hemp products outside the regulated cannabis system, citing public safety and market integrity concerns.

Apr 19, 2026
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Pennsylvania Senate Targets Hemp THC Products in Amended Cannabis BillLegislation

Pennsylvania Senate Targets Hemp THC Products in Amended Cannabis Bill

Pennsylvania Senate committee amends cannabis bill to ban most hemp THC products, aligning with federal DEA rule changes taking effect in November.

Mar 17, 2026
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Tennessee Finds 650+ Unlicensed Hemp Shops in First Enforcement SweepLegislation

Tennessee Finds 650+ Unlicensed Hemp Shops in First Enforcement Sweep

Tennessee alcohol regulators found over 650 businesses selling hemp products without licenses during inspections of 4,400+ stores in the first quarter of 2024, revealing widespread non-compliance with the state's new hemp regulations.

Mar 15, 2026
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Missouri House Votes to Eliminate Hemp-Derived THC ProductsLegislation

Missouri House Votes to Eliminate Hemp-Derived THC Products

Missouri House passes legislation banning hemp-derived THC drinks and edibles from gas stations and smoke shops, with the prohibition set to begin in November if approved by the Senate.

Feb 20, 2026
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Missouri Hemp Ban Hits Wall as Senator Filibusters for Two HoursLegislation

Missouri Hemp Ban Hits Wall as Senator Filibusters for Two Hours

Missouri Democrats blocked a Republican bill to ban intoxicating hemp products after a two-hour filibuster, highlighting tensions between the regulated cannabis market and hemp retailers.

Feb 14, 2026
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South Carolina House Committee Advances Hemp THC RestrictionsLegislation

South Carolina House Committee Advances Hemp THC Restrictions

South Carolina's House Judiciary Committee advanced two competing hemp bills Wednesday—one allowing THC beverages with restrictions, another banning most intoxicating hemp products entirely.

Jan 30, 2026
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South Dakota Panel Advances Hemp, Kratom Bans Without EndorsementLegislation

South Dakota Panel Advances Hemp, Kratom Bans Without Endorsement

South Dakota Senate committee advanced bills banning intoxicating hemp and kratom but declined to recommend passage, signaling uncertainty about restricting widely-used products.

Jan 23, 2026
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