Recently Signed U.S. Government Funding Bill
Key changes in the legislation (in the appropriations/spending bill that reopened the government) relevant to hemp:
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The bill amends the definition of “hemp” under federal law — effectively closing the so-called “intoxicating hemp” loophole in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (aka the 2018 Farm Bill).
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It prohibits finished hemp-derived cannabinoid products (edibles, beverages, inhalables, etc) that contain more than 0.4 milligrams total THC per container (regardless of delta-9 or other isomers) or that include synthetically derived cannabinoids.
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The language suggests that non-intoxicating CBD and industrial-hemp (fiber/grain) uses are preserved — but with a major caveat: many existing “non-intoxicating” products may nonetheless exceed the new threshold or use cannabinoids now slated for restriction.
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There is a one-year implementation delay built in: businesses and regulators have ~12 months to adjust before enforcement begins.
