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“For more than seven years, Texans have built a multibillion-dollar hemp industry under laws that define these products as legal hemp.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Three members of the hemp industry are suing the state of Texas for violating commerce protections after it was announced last week that nearly all hemp-derived THC products are illegal. On Friday, two hemp retailers and a distributor filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against the Texas Department of State Health Services; Attorney General Ken Paxton (R); and the Galveston County criminal district attorney and sheriff, alleging that classifying hemp-derived substances as illegal violates the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed it from the federal Controlled Substances Act. The complaint states that the reinstated definitions provide no delineation between lawful hemp and unlawful marijuana; that it’s preempted by the 2018 Farm Bill’s protections for the interstate hemp market; and that these classifications impose an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce. In addition to the complaint, the plaintiffs are also moving for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent the ban on these THC products. “For more than seven years, Texans have built a multibillion-dollar hemp industry under laws that define these products as legal hemp. Without any change to those laws, the State now says they’re Schedule I drugs, like heroin,” said Andrea Steel, lead counsel for the hemp industry in this case, in a news release. Breaking: Hemp businesses and consumers have filed a federal lawsuit against Texas officials after the state declared delta-8 THC and other non delta-9 cannabinoids to be Schedule I controlled substances. The lawsuit argues the move conflicts with federal law, Texas law, and… pic.twitter.com/Ifky2rf6Yc — Texas Hemp Business Council (@TexasHempBiz) August 1, 2026 State officials banned at the end of last month several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with jail time and fines. However, delta-9 THC, the most commonly sold THC product in Texas, will remain legal. Now that THC variants are classified as a schedule I drug, possession of illegal THC products will be treated as a state jail felony, which carries a punishment of 180 days to two years in prison and fines of up to $10,000, say cannabis experts. “Our Constitution does not allow the government to jail a person under a framework no one can make sense of—our clients are asking the federal court to protect Texans from their own confused government,” Steel said. Cannabis experts say if the ban is not removed, more than half of the THC products in stores might be removed from shelves. “It’s a pretty big blow, and it’s recriminalizing a lot of cannabis products that have been completely legal and allowable in the state for many years, so we’re taking steps backwards toward prohibition,” Sarah Todd, media representative at Texas Cannabis Policy Center, previously told the Tribune. The recent change stems from a Texas Supreme Court decision in May that allowed the Texas Department of State Health Services to reclassify all hemp-derived THC, except for low-dose delta-9 THC, as a Schedule 1 drug, prohibiting its possession and sale in the state. The ruling ended a 2021 injunction that paused DSHS from enforcing the new classification, which effectively allowed stores to stock different kinds of THC for the past five years. The ban applies to all synthetically created THC forms, including delta-8, delta-10, THCP and THCA flower. The one exception will be delta-9 products with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. Delta-9, which naturally occurs in cannabis and is not typically synthetically derived, will remain the only THC option for Texas consumers because the federal 2018 Farm Bill legally defines hemp as cannabis containing no more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC, and it does not list other cannabinoids. This is the latest blow to the state’s hemp industry, whose year started with promises from lawmakers that hemp is here to stay but has been consumed with uncertainty over the last several months as flurries of court actions have ripped products off the shelves and then put them back on. A statewide ban on the sale of smokeable hemp, such as flower buds and rolled joints, was supposed to go into effect on March 31, but a court ruling has paused it, so delta-9 smokeable hemp will also still be available to consumers. Texas banned the sale of vape pens containing THC in the last legislative session. Various lawmakers have promised to continue their crusade against hemp this upcoming legislative session, making arguments against THC that harkened back to the days of the “Just Say No” campaigns of the ’80s regarding the risks of THC usage and its effects. Members of the committee used the frying-pan-and-brain analogy as an example of how these products cause mental health problems among young people. Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, has already confirmed he will once again file a bill to ban consumable hemp products at the next legislative session. There are about 14,000 retail stores statewide that are licensed to sell consumable hemp, according to the Department of State Health Services. This article first appeared on The Texas Tribune. The post Texas Officials Are Facing A Federal Lawsuit Over New Hemp Product Restrictions appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

A coalition of alcohol retailers are cheering Senate leaders’ inclusion of provisions in a key funding bill to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products—saying it provides industry supporters with more time to convince Congress to “establish a responsible federal framework for low-dose hemp-derived THC beverages.” “We commend the Senate, the White House and congressional leadership for their commitment to finding a consumer-focused solution,” Jonathan Grella, a spokesperson for the Beverage Alcohol Merchants Coalition (BAMCO), said in a press relase. “The Senate continuing resolution creates an important opportunity to achieve meaningful hemp regulation.” “While significant work remains, BAMCO is committed to working with policymakers to establish smart, safe regulation for low-dose hemp beverages that protects consumers and provides long-term regulatory certainty,” he said. BAMCO’s members include Total Wine & More, BevMo! by Gopuff, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Spec’s Wine and Spirits & Finer Foods, as well as a group of hemp product wholesalers. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump signed during his first term in office. But late last year, the president signed new legislation containing provisions that will redefine hemp to make it so only products with 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will remain legal after November 12. On Sunday, leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee released the text of a continuing resolution to extend funding for federal agencies through December 11, past the end of the current fiscal year on September 30. Included in the legislation are provisions that will also delay the planned prohibition on most hemp products until December 11—although there is a carve-out that will allow the immediately recriminalization on November 12 of synthetic cannabinoids “that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant.” BAMCO supports incorporating hemp THC drinks into the existing three-tier system for alcoholic beverages, along with new requirements for testing, labeling, marketing and taxation in tandem with flexibility for state regulations. The Senate Continuing Resolution creates an important opportunity to achieve meaningful hemp regulation. We commend the Senate, the White House, and congressional leadership for their commitment to finding a consumer-focused solution. While significant work remains, BAMCO is… — BAMCO (@BAMCOpolicy) August 3, 2026 “For too long, policymakers have been faced with a false choice between an unregulated marketplace and prohibition,” the group said on Monday following the release of the Senate proposal. “BAMCO has consistently advocated for a smarter path—one that protects consumers, preserves adult access to compliant low-dose hemp beverages, and provides states and responsible businesses with a clear, durable regulatory framework.” Grella, the group’s spokesperson, said that “responsible retailers have earned the public’s trust by safely selling age-restricted products for generations.” “Low-dose hemp beverages belong in that proven system, where consumers can have confidence that products are sold responsibly under clear and enforceable rules.,” he said. Other alcohol industry groups such as Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America have also backed regulating hemp products instead of prohibiting them. Last month, the House of Representatives passed its own version of a continuing resolution to keep federal agencies funded into December, but it did not have any provisions to alter the planned hemp product ban. As such, if the Senate passes its new provision it would then still need approval by the other chamber before being sent to the president. Meanwhile, a number of lawmakers from both chambers and both parties have filed or are circulating a growing number of bills to prevent the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC drinks and other products later this year. Until now, none of those proposals have gained traction with congressional leaders. For example, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is circulating legislation that would delay a planned federal ban on hemp THC products and institute some regulations—including packaging requirements, testing rules and age limits. Separately, Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), filed a lengthier proposal to prevent the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products and put in place a number of regulations for manufacturing, labeling, sales and taxation of hemp-derived products, including an age limit of 21. A press release from the congressman’s office claimed that the White House supports the legislation, which is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), but the administration has not specifically endorsed it despite generally calling for hemp regulations and backing a prior similar amendment filed by Barr. Trump and White House officials have in recent weeks repeatedly pressed Congress to delay, alter or reverse the ban. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) last month, for example, White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought said the Trump administration wants lawmakers to “ensure the fair treatment of hemp products”—specifically citing Barr’s earlier amendment to keep many hemp products legal while adding regulations and taxes. The administration “welcomes the opportunity to work with the Congress to, at a minimum, update the statutory definition of final hemp-derived cannabinoid products to allow Americans to benefit from access to appropriate full-spectrum CBD products,” OMB separately said last month, “while preserving the Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose serious health risks.” Also in April, the president himself urged congressional lawmakers to again redefine hemp to avoid recriminalization of full-spectrum CBD products. “I am calling on Congress to update the Law to ensure that Americans can continue to access the full-spectrum CBD products they have come to rely on, and that help them, while preserving Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose Health risks,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “We must get this done RIGHT and FAST, especially for those who saw that CBD helps them,” he said. “Plus, I am told it will also help our GREAT FARMERS, who we love, and will always be there for.” Industry advocates say that the law as enacted last year not only threatens to prohibit intoxicating and synthetic cannabinoid products but also stands to remove popular full-spectrum CBD products that many Americans use therapeutically from the market. “ONE in FIVE adults used it in the past year, and many say it improved their chronic pain enormously,” the president said in his social media post, adding that hemp-derived CBD “has made a HUGE difference for so many people.” He also referenced a new initiative the administration launched in April to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows products to have up to 3 milligrams of total THC per serving. A federal judge granted the government’s motion to dismiss marijuana legalization opponents’ lawsuit challenging the initiative, but that is being appealed. “In December, I signed a very important Executive Order calling for Research and Innovation for Hemp-derived CBD,” Trump said. “Our wonderful Dr. Mehmet Oz moved fast to follow the directive in the Executive Order, and launched a model for some Seniors earlier this month. But more must be done!” “Please get it done, and SOON,” the president said in reference to a congressional fix for the broad recriminalization set to take effect in November. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!” The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), an alcohol industry trade association issued praise for Barr’s bipartisan hemp regulation bill, but said the measure’s tax provisions require “continued discussion.” Hemp policy observers expect to see a Senate companion bill to Barr’s proposal filed soon, likely from Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Sheehy recently cited hemp legislation as an area where Republicans and Democrats can work together in an otherwise “hyperpartisan time.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Meanwhile, a new poll from NuggMD found that most cannabis consumers say that state-level hemp product bans that lawmakers are enacting in line with the planned federal recriminalization move are causing them to shift their purchases toward licensed marijuana businesses. The National Restaurant Association recently sent a letter urging congressional leaders to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC beverages and replace it with a regulatory framework that “ensures consumer safety while meeting growing market demand” for the products as an alternative to alcohol. Major retailer Target, meanwhile, recently moved to expand its sales of hemp THC drinks into more states. The post Alcohol Retailers Celebrate Senate’s Move To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal, For Now appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

A coalition of Virginia hemp businesses are suing state officials in federal court over soon-to-be-enacted restrictions on the products they produce and sell. When lawmakers and the governor passed budget legislation this year, it included provisions that will legalize recreational marijuana sales while also narrowing the scope of what constitutes a legal hemp product in the state. Specifically, the definition of what constitutes a legal hemp product is being revised by removing a provision from current law that allows those containing more than 2 milligrams of total THC per package if they also have a ratio of CBD to THC that is 25:1 or more. By removing the CBD-THC ratio allowance, no hemp product with more than 2 milligrams of THC will remain legal. The restrictions are set to take effect on August 15, nearly 11 months before the state’s newly approved retail marijuana sales market is set to launch on July 1, 2027. Now, seven businesses—Northern Virginia Hemp and Agriculture, Redfern Hemp Co., District Hemp Botanicals, Pure Elkton Manufacturing, Cypress Hemp II, Wellness Warriors and Simply Hemp—have filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia in an attempt to stop the ban from taking effect. The complaint, filed on Friday and signed by former state Sen. Chap Petersen (D), who is representing the businesses as their attorney, says that the new restrictions “transform a legalized hemp product into an illegal and penalized substance.” The legislation “conferred exclusive commercial opportunities upon state-licensed marijuana operators,” it says. “These entities are authorized to market, distribute, and profit from high-potency THC products, whereas substantially similar, lower-potency hemp products in Plaintiffs’ inventory are subject to enhanced restrictions… In effect, it removed Hemp from the same retail marketplace now occupied exclusively by recreational marijuana.” As a result, the hemp businesses have “suffered substantial losses” without being compensated by the state, which the suit says constitutes a violation of the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without providing just compensation. The filing says the businesses will be forced to terminate employees and reduce or suspend operations or face potential criminal charges, arguing that they “have experienced significant financial loss and should receive just compensation and an injunction to stop enforcement of the statutory amendment.” The suit—filed against Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), Attorney General Jay Jones (D) and leaders of the Cannabis Control Authority, as well as commonwealth attorneys in several counties across the states—notes that hemp has played a key role in the state’s history, including a 1619 requirement that citizens in the Jamestown colony were required to grow it and a move by lawmakers in 1633 to mandate the same. “Between 1763 and 1769, a citizen could be jailed for not growing hemp during particular periods of shortage,” the complaint says. “Even George Washington, the Father of our Country, had hemp growing on his land in Mount Vernon.” “In sum, the elimination of the ’25:1′ exception has devastated the legal hemp operation, even as the General Assembly has legalized various forms of marijuana, which had not been previously legal and indeed have no history of legality in Virginia.” Allowing recreational marijuana sales to launch while cracking down on hemp products that have existed in the market for years “creates an arbitrary divide between identical chemical compounds based solely on source or retail channel, rather than public safety,” the suit says, “If a 3mg THC beverage is banned on a hemp retailer’s shelf for ‘public safety,’ but a 3mg THC beverage is completely legal and deemed safe if purchased at a state-licensed marijuana dispensary, the distinction is not based on the public safety, but on economic protectionism,” it says, alleging violations of due process and equal protection clauses of the U.S. Constitution. “By replacing federal agricultural standards with economic policies that weaponize the authority to eliminate a distinct, federally compliant market, the path is cleared for a state-monopolized retail marijuana regime scheduled for 2027. Specifically, the Commonwealth has legalized and commercialized the marijuana industry as a whole but selectively singled out and dismantled the independent hemp industry. This contradicts the Commonwealth’s ‘public safety’ rationale in the new Hemp Prohibition which claims independent hemp products pose an intolerable threat to public health while the Commonwealth simultaneously permits and promotes a state-run marijuana marketplace distributing the chemical compounds at significantly higher potencies.” “The Commonwealth cannot rationally maintain that 2.1 milligrams of THC in a hemp beverage sold by a licensed Virginia hemp business threatens public health, while materially higher doses of the same compound sold through a state-licensed dispensary do not,” the complaint says. The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare the new hemp product restrictions unconstitutional, issue an injunction against their enforcement and award damages and legal fees. Meanwhile, federal hemp laws are also in flux. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump signed during his first term in office. But late last year, the president signed new legislation containing provisions that will redefine hemp to make it so only products with 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will remain legal after November 12. Bipartisan lawmakers in the House and the Senate have introduced or are informally circulating various proposal to delay, alter or prevent the forthcoming hemp product ban, and the White House has also called for reforms on the issue. That includes a new key spending bill unveiled by Senate Appropriations Committee leaders on Sunday that has provisions to delay the new prohibition on many, but not all, hemp THC products. Read the full Virginia hemp lawsuit below: The post Virginia Hemp Businesses Sue State Officials Over New THC Product Limits appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

“Demanding regulatory parity is not about dismantling the legal cannabis economy or advocating for a repeal of legal retail sales at the ballot box.” By Robert Mellion, Massachusetts Package Stores Association via CommonWealth Beacon When Massachusetts voters legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016, they were promised a highly regulated, safe, and transparent market. A decade later, that promise remains unfulfilled. Instead, a glaring disparity has emerged: The retail cannabis sector faces a fraction of the regulatory strictness, compliance checks, and public safety enforcement applied to other age-restricted products. In contrast to cannabis, Massachusetts boasts one of the nation’s most rigorous enforcement regimes for alcohol and tobacco retail. Now that the Legislature has stepped in to reform and reorganize the troubled Cannabis Control Commission, it is time to establish true regulatory parity. Cannabis retail must be policed with the same frequent compliance checks and transparent enforcement that govern alcohol and tobacco. To be clear, this is not an argument for the upcoming November ballot question to repeal retail cannabis sales. Cannabis retail sales are here to stay because prohibition is a proven failure. Rather, this piece addresses a glaring regulatory double standard. Consider how the state manages alcohol retail. The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission ensures strict oversight through routine, random, and unannounced compliance checks. To enforce age laws swiftly, state regulators deploy underage operatives to test retailers, issue immediate violation notices, and conduct surprise audits of operations, inventory, and point-of-sale systems. Transparency is built into the system. The ABCC publishes monthly enforcement decisions along with annual reports detailing exact fines, suspensions, and license revocations. This aggressive state-level framework is mirrored locally, where municipal licensing authorities and local police run independent stings, and boards of health apply the same relentless scrutiny to tobacco sales. No such comparable transparency exists for violations in cannabis retail. On the contrary, the Cannabis Control Commission has often functioned as an industry promoter rather than an impartial regulator. While peer authorities like the ABCC and local health boards prioritize public safety and strict compliance, the CCC’s history reveals an inverted focus on industry expansion, revenue generation, and shielding operators at the expense of consumers. A glaring example of this regulatory paralysis is the CCC’s muted response to widespread THC potency inflation, where products labeled at 25 percent to 35 percent THC independently tested at 15 percent or lower. Despite a December 2022 investigative report by CommonWealth Beacon exposing industry “lab shopping” to artificially boost numbers, the commission failed to take immediate action. While it tightened select rules in March 2024, meaningful oversight remained stalled. Substantive pressure only mounted in December 2025, after a New England Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association report revealed systemic discrepancies, finally forcing the CCC to launch mandatory audits in May 2026. These broken mechanics of cannabis oversight are further exposed by the commission’s recent multi-year saga with a Brockton dispensary. In this case, the CCC took over three years to adjudicate basic violations. The alleged violations at Legal Greens involved social media promotion of consumption, on-site employee consumption, and underage volunteering. An infraction initiated by social media posts in 2021 dragged through an unannounced 2023 investigation, a Notice of Deficiency, a Plan of Correction, and a 2025 Order to Show Cause before finally reaching a negotiated settlement in 2026. This agonizingly slow, bureaucratic trudge is not effective oversight. Rather, it underscores a system so bogged down in red tape that cannabis retailers are effectively left to self-regulate for years before true accountability arrives. While a liquor store or restaurant in Boston, Worcester, or Springfield faces swift, public, and transparent consequences for serving minors, adulterating alcohol, or illegally transporting inventory, the cannabis sector continues to operate under a shroud of minimal oversight. This striking double standard leaves public safety in jeopardy while allowing a highly lucrative industry to police itself. Weak enforcement of cannabis regulations allows products contaminated with hazardous levels of mold, yeast, heavy metals, pesticides, or Salmonella to reach dispensary shelves. Although current CCC rules require dispensaries to test for these hazards, this self-policing mechanism is fundamentally flawed. Relying on businesses to manage their own compliance creates an inherent conflict of interest, fueling a practice known as “lab shopping,” where dispensaries seek out lenient testing facilities to guarantee passing scores. Because the state cannot rely on self-testing to protect consumers, true accountability must be driven by rigorous, independent state inspections. Without this uniform scrutiny, inaccurate labeling will continue to jeopardize public health, resulting in medical patients unable to trust the cannabinoid ratios they rely on for symptom management, and ultimately destroying public confidence in the legal marketplace. To achieve regulatory parity, Massachusetts must implement three structural reforms: First, the state must empower local authorities. Local licensing boards and health departments, working in tandem with local police, must have clear, expanded authority to conduct site inspections and enforce state regulations at dispensaries, just as they do with bars and package stores. Second, the state must launch a statewide investigative task force. The CCC, or a designated enforcement arm, must be equipped to aggressively investigate illegal retail activities, illicit sourcing, and sales to minors, backed by the power to issue immediate, heavy financial penalties. Third, independent compliance audits that include lab testing must be mandated. The era of cannabis self-regulation needs to end because no retailer should be relied upon to turn themselves in for an alleged violation. The state must fund and execute regular, unannounced, third-party compliance inspections of all licensed cannabis premises is has been done for alcohol and tobacco retail. Ultimately, demanding regulatory parity is not about dismantling the legal cannabis economy or advocating for a repeal of legal retail sales at the ballot box this November. It is about forcing cannabis operations to function on the exact same level, tightly overseen playing field as other age-restricted products. A truly safe, professional, and equitable marketplace relies on public trust, and trust is built entirely on accountability. If the Commonwealth can successfully protect its citizens from the risks of illegal alcohol and tobacco sales, it can—and absolutely must—do the same for cannabis. Robert Mellion is executive director of the Massachusetts Package Stores Association. This article first appeared on CommonWealth Beacon and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The post Massachusetts Should Regulate Marijuana More Like Alcohol And Tobacco, Liquor Store Rep Says (Op-Ed) appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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A new bill from a Republican congressman would require federal officials to establish a system for color coding cannabis-infused beverages and other intoxicating drinks. Under the Safe Sips Act, filed by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), there would be “one single color” used on packaging for beverages containing THC, other intoxicating cannabinoids, alcohol, kratom-related compounds or any other intoxicating substances, “regardless of the type of intoxicating substance in such drink.” The color would have to appear at the dispensing point of drinks, defined as the top or closure where liquid is poured from, such as a bottle cap, lid, cork or nozzle. There would also be a non-color identifier on packaging—such as text, a symbol, a pattern or a tactile feature—to help with “ensuring accessibility to a consumer of such drink who is blind or colorblind.” Once the identifying color is chosen by federal officials, it or substantially similar colors could not be used on other beverages that don’t fall under the scope of the bill. When a child reaches for a drink, safety should be obvious, not buried in the fine print. Yet today, beverages containing alcohol or THC can look strikingly similar to water, non alcoholic seltzer, and energy drinks, forcing parents and consumers to study the label just to know… pic.twitter.com/8jelWY65aY — Congressman Nick LaLota (@RepLaLota) July 29, 2026 “Nowadays, you can get a lot of different drinks in these fancy cylinder kind of cans—and some of them are intoxicating, and some of them are not,” LaLota said in a video posted to social media. “Some of them can get you high and drunk, and some of them don’t. And I think that the public, and especially kids, should know the difference when they’re grabbing one of these cans.” In another video, the congressman displayed six different beverage cans on his desk, asking, “How long would it take you to figure out what’s what amongst these six?” “It took me a while to turn the cans around, having to read the fine print, and it’s tough,” he said. “And it shouldn’t be that tough, and especially shouldn’t be that tough for kids. We should be able to protect our kids from ingesting these intoxicating drinks and be aware of them, even as adults.” The legislation charges the health and human services secretary and treasury secretary with carrying out its provisions, with their duties designated to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), respectively. Rules would need to be in place within two years of passage, and the requirements would apply to any covered drinks manufactured, distributed or sold after four years of the law being enacted. Under the measure, intoxicating cannabinoid would defined as “a cannabinoid, including an isomer, a derivative, an analogue, a homolog, or a synthetic cannabinoid, that has an intoxicating or impairing effect substantially similar to or greater than THC, as determined by the Secretary, when ingested by a human.” THC would be defined as “a tetrahydrocannabinol or any isomer thereof, as determined by the Secretary, including a delta-8, delta-9, or delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether such tetrahydrocannabinol or isomer is naturally occurring, chemically converted, synthesized, or derived from hemp, marihuana, or any such other source.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — The proposal specifies that its provisions do not effect authorities under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), “including the scheduling of a controlled substance or any requirement or prohibition with respect to such scheduling.” The bill, H. R. 9913, has been referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee and Ways and Means Committee. Its introduction comes as several other pieces of legislation are being considered to prevent the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC drinks and other products later this year. That includes a new key spending bill unveiled by Senate Appropriations Committee leaders on Sunday that has provisions to delay the new prohibition on many, but not all, hemp THC products. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump signed during his first term in office. But late last year, the president signed new legislation containing provisions that will redefine hemp to make it so only products with 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will remain legal after November 12. Bipartisan lawmakers in the House and the Senate have introduced or are informally circulating various proposal to delay, alter or prevent the forthcoming ban, and the White House has also called for reforms on the issue. The post New Congressional Bill Would Require Drinks With Cannabis, Alcohol Or Kratom To Have Color-Coded Labels appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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Senate advances hemp ban delay; Marijuana kiosks for senior citizens; Study: Cannabis roots’ medical potential; Trump VA secretary on psychedelics Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our success on Patreon so we can expand our coverage and more readers can benefit: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Senate leaders have included provisions to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products in a key new spending bill—with an exception for synthetics, which would be banned as currently planned on November 12. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are convening a series of meetings to help develop new marijuana-related fitness-for-duty standards for pilots and air traffic controllers in light of the Trump administration’s rescheduling move—which “introduces significant operational risk” by “increasing the likelihood and normalization of cannabis use.” The Sun Lakes Country Club in Arizona is launching a new cannabis kiosk that residents of the senior living community can use to order marijuana for delivery, using what the companies Life Is Chill and LoveBud call “easy mode”—featuring large navigation elements, a curated menu and a streamlined process. A new scientific review concludes that the roots of cannabis plants are an “underexplored” and “valuable source of pharmacologically active molecules with potential therapeutic applications”—including terpenes and cannabinoids. “C. sativa roots possess antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antinociceptive, and antispasmodic activities, as well as promising antibacterial and antifungal properties, with no reports of cytotoxicity or genotoxicity.” Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins touted “massive progress” in the development of psychedelic therapies—saying that in the past there was “more of a wait-and-see approach, and now we’re being more cutting-edge.” The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food will begin accepting applications for a new independent medical cannabis pharmacy license on Monday as part of an expansion meant to provide access to patients in “medically underserved” parts of the state. / FEDERAL Former Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Administrator John J. Coleman authored an op-ed urging the agency not to reschedule marijuana. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) sent a press release about his cosponsorship of a bill to federally legalize marijuana. The House bill to federally regulate hemp THC products got two new cosponsors for a total of three. / STATES Kansas gubernatorial candidates discussed their views on marijuana policy. A Texas representative tweeted, “I stopped by a store that sells THC products yesterday and it was closed. A regular customer came as I was leaving and was disappointed to find it closed. She said she has rheumatoid arthritis and their products help her. Another customer came by moments later. Where will these people go instead? We should legalize and regulate these products in Texas.” An Ohio appeals court ruled that police can use visible signs of marijuana use as probable cause to search a vehicle. Colorado regulators issued health and safety advisories about marijuana products with pesticides above the acceptable limits. Maryland officials released a study showing that middle and high school students’ use of marijuana has declined since legalization was enacted. The New York Cannabis Control Board will meet on Thursday. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will meet on Thursday. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — / LOCAL All of Austin, Texas’s local voter-approved marijuana decriminalization law is subject to a temporary injunction, a state appeals court ruled. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin Common Council approved a proposal to impose the maximum penalty under state law on businesses that illegally sell alcohol, tobacco, nicotine or intoxicating cannabinoid products to minors. / INTERNATIONAL Brazil’s Supreme Court authorized a federal police investigation into the son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over allegations he sought to influence regulatory decisions on medical cannabis. Draft legislation in Thailand would limit legal marijuana to medical use. / SCIENCE & HEALTH A study found that “CBD, CBG, and CBN exhibit potential anticancer activity in” cholangiocarcinoma. A study provided preliminary evidence that “MDMA-assisted therapy may effectively alleviate discrimination-related trauma in marginalized populations.” / ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS Conservative commentator Ann Coulter suggested that the U.S. “could probably end the country’s drug problem by not saving anyone who overdoses.” Smart Approaches to Marijuana is asking its supporters to send letters urging Congress not to reverse the scheduled recriminalization of hemp THC products this year. / BUSINESS Vireo Growth Inc. entered into agreements with FarmaceuticalRx LLC, FarmaceuticalRx 2 LLC, CAOH LLC, and Canoe Hill Ohio, LLC and other parties to acquire the four entities and some of their subsidiaries. Ascend Wellness workers in Barry, Illinois ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 916 and ended an unfair labor practice strike. A Hyundai subsidiary won against a lawsuit from a temporary employee who alleged she was improperly denied a permanent position due to using medical cannabis to treat PTSD. Jushi Holdings Inc. completed its redomestication to Nevada from British Columbia, Canada. / CULTURE Tim Robbins spoke about encountering the spirit of his deceased mother during an ayahuasca experience. Make sure to subscribe to get Marijuana Moment’s daily dispatch in your inbox. Get our daily newsletter. Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: Photo courtesy of Chris Wallis // Side Pocket Images. The post FAA eyes new cannabis policies for pilots after rescheduling (Newsletter: August 3, 2026) appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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U.S. Senate leaders have included provisions to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products in a key new spending bill. Industry advocates believe the move will give them more time to convince Congress to enact comprehensive regulations to effectively regulate, rather than prohibit, the products. Hemp derivatives with less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill that President Donald Trump signed during his first term in office. But late last year, the president signed new legislation containing provisions that will redefine hemp to make it so only products with 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will remain legal after November 12. On Sunday, leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee released the text of a bill to extend funding for federal agencies through December 11, past the end of the current fiscal year on September 30. Included in the legislation are provisions that will also delay the planned prohibition on most hemp products until December 11—although there is a carve-out that will allow the immediately recriminalization on November 12 of synthetic cannabinoids “that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant.” Last month, the House of Representatives passed its own version of the continuing resolution to keep federal agencies funded, but it did not have any provisions to alter the planned hemp product ban. As such, if the Senate passes its new provision it would then still need approval by the other chamber before being sent to the president. “As Mark Twain might have said, ‘The reports of hemp’s death have been greatly exaggerated.’ Passage of the continuing resolution (CR) in its current form would be a landmark victory for the hemp industry—our biggest win since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp,” Jonathan Miller, general counsel for the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, said in a press release. “We are deeply grateful to congressional leaders of both parties, as well as to the president for his strong support for our farmers and businesses,” he said. “But our work is not done—we will be deeply engaged in ensuring that the current language is retained through the Senate and House CR votes, and then we will be working toward a more comprehensive fix when we reach the next government funding deadline in December.” Meanwhile, a number of lawmakers from both chambers and both parties have filed or are circulating a growing number of bills to prevent the scheduled federal recriminalization of hemp THC drinks and other products later this year. Until now, none of those proposals have gained traction with congressional leaders. For example, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is circulating legislation that would delay a planned federal ban on hemp THC products and institute some regulations—including packaging requirements, testing rules and age limits. Separately, Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), filed a lengthier proposal to prevent the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products and put in place a number of regulations for manufacturing, labeling, sales and taxation of hemp-derived products, including an age limit of 21. A press release from the congressman’s office claimed that the White House supports the legislation, which is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), but the administration has not specifically endorsed it despite generally calling for hemp regulations and backing a prior similar amendment filed by Barr. Trump and White House officials have in recent weeks repeatedly pressed Congress to delay, alter or reverse the ban. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) last month, for example, White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought said the Trump administration wants lawmakers to “ensure the fair treatment of hemp products”—specifically citing Barr’s earlier amendment to keep many hemp products legal while adding regulations and taxes. The administration “welcomes the opportunity to work with the Congress to, at a minimum, update the statutory definition of final hemp-derived cannabinoid products to allow Americans to benefit from access to appropriate full-spectrum CBD products,” OMB separately said last month, “while preserving the Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose serious health risks.” Also in April, the president himself urged congressional lawmakers to again redefine hemp to avoid recriminalization of full-spectrum CBD products. “I am calling on Congress to update the Law to ensure that Americans can continue to access the full-spectrum CBD products they have come to rely on, and that help them, while preserving Congress’s intent to restrict the sale of products that pose Health risks,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “We must get this done RIGHT and FAST, especially for those who saw that CBD helps them,” he said. “Plus, I am told it will also help our GREAT FARMERS, who we love, and will always be there for.” Industry advocates say that the law as enacted last year not only threatens to prohibit intoxicating and synthetic cannabinoid products but also stands to remove popular full-spectrum CBD products that many Americans use therapeutically from the market. “ONE in FIVE adults used it in the past year, and many say it improved their chronic pain enormously,” the president said in his social media post, adding that hemp-derived CBD “has made a HUGE difference for so many people.” He also referenced a new initiative the administration launched in April to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows products to have up to 3 milligrams of total THC per serving. A federal judge granted the government’s motion to dismiss marijuana legalization opponents’ lawsuit challenging the initiative, but that is being appealed. “In December, I signed a very important Executive Order calling for Research and Innovation for Hemp-derived CBD,” Trump said. “Our wonderful Dr. Mehmet Oz moved fast to follow the directive in the Executive Order, and launched a model for some Seniors earlier this month. But more must be done!” “Please get it done, and SOON,” the president said in reference to a congressional fix for the broad recriminalization set to take effect in November. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!” The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), an alcohol industry trade association issued praise for Barr’s bipartisan hemp regulation bill, but said the measure’s tax provisions require “continued discussion.” Hemp policy observers expect to see a Senate companion bill to Barr’s proposal filed soon, likely from Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Sheehy recently cited hemp legislation as an area where Republicans and Democrats can work together in an otherwise “hyperpartisan time.” — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Meanwhile, a new poll from NuggMD found that most cannabis consumers say that state-level hemp product bans that lawmakers are enacting in line with the planned federal recriminalization move are causing them to shift their purchases toward licensed marijuana businesses. The National Restaurant Association recently sent a letter urging congressional leaders to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC beverages and replace it with a regulatory framework that “ensures consumer safety while meeting growing market demand” for the products as an alternative to alcohol. Major retailer Target, meanwhile, recently moved to expand its sales of hemp THC drinks into more states. 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“Having dependable local access to cannabis means that those who need it most will be able to access it safely and legally.” By Kate McKellar, Utah News Dispatch Next week, Utah state officials will begin accepting applications to license a new independent medical cannabis pharmacy to be located in a “medically underserved” or rural area with a population that’s smaller than Salt Lake, Utah, Davis or Weber counties. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced in a news release Tuesday the application period will open on August 3, and it will remain open until September 2. The application is for the second of two independent medical cannabis pharmacies required to open under HB54, a bill passed by the Utah Legislature in 2025 that, among other measures, expanded the number of medical cannabis pharmacies allowed to operate in the state, including in “medically underserved” areas. It also aimed to create more opportunities for pharmacy operators that aren’t owned by large medical cannabis corporations. The first independent medical cannabis pharmacy to open under the bill was Boojum in Moab. Before it opened, the nearest medical cannabis pharmacy was in Price, a nearly two-hour drive away. Before Boojum opened this year, its chief science officer Olivia Kulunder told Moab Sun News “we were awarded this license over a two billion dollar holdings corporation from Chicago.” “While we might not have over 150 dispensaries to our name, that means we will be pouring everything we have into this one pharmacy,” Kulunder told the outlet at the time. Kulunder, who grew up in Castle Valley, also said the licensing board cited Boojum’s local connection as a key reason for awarding its license. “We do know that this distance drives a lot of people to go out of state, which carries legal risks,” Kulander told Moab Sun News. “Having dependable local access to cannabis means that those who need it most will be able to access it safely and legally.” Now it’s up to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to decide where the next pharmacy will go. The independent medical cannabis pharmacy will be required to operate under Utah Department of Agriculture and Food regulations “to ensure patient safety and product quality,” the department said. To be eligible for the license, applications “must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of medical cannabis regulations, possess the necessary financial resources, and propose a secure and compliant facility,” the department said. The following requirements must also be met: Independence: The new licensee must not own a financial interest in a medical cannabis pharmacy or be owned by an entity that owns any interest in or operates a medical cannabis production establishment that is owned, partially or entirely, or operated by a medical cannabis production establishment. Location: The new licensee shall be located in an area designated as medically underserved and in counties with populations smaller than 260,000. Eligible counties include Box Elder, Cache, Iron, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Washington, Beaver, Carbon, Duchesne, Millard, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Wasatch, Emery, Grand, Juab, Kane, Morgan, Piute, Daggett, Garfield, Rich and Wayne counties. Facility plan: Each applicant is required to provide a detailed layout and security plan for the proposed pharmacy. Operational procedures: Each applicant must provide comprehensive standard operating procedures for dispensing, inventory management, and patient consultation. Personnel Qualifications: Each applicant must provide information on key personnel, including pharmacists and technicians, and their qualifications. After state officials review the applications, they’ll pick one proposed pharmacy to receive the license, which must be issued no later than January 1, 2027. For more information on how to apply, visit the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s website. This story was first published by Utah News Dispatch. The post Utah Medical Marijuana Officials Launch Applications For New Independent Pharmacy License In ‘Underserved’ Area appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

“I think we’re making massive progress in how we diagnose things, but also how we do new treatments.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Military veterans with PTSD and other mental health conditions may soon be able to use psychedelic drugs to aid in their treatment. In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing health regulators to speed up reviews of psychedelic treatments and allocate more funding for research into their use. “I think we’re making massive progress in how we diagnose things, but also how we do new treatments, which in the past was more of a wait-and-see approach, and now we’re being more cutting-edge,” U.S. Secretary of Veteran Affairs Doug Collins said Wednesday. Collins spoke with reporters after attending a roundtable discussion with military veterans at American Legion Post 273 in Pinellas County with Republican U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The VA is involved in 20 active clinical trials focused on psychedelic therapies. The first clinical study of psilocybin-assisted therapy in veterans with PTSD was released this week. It found that nine out of 12 veterans no longer met diagnostic criteria for PTSD one month after treatment. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in mushrooms. The findings revealed “that PAT (Psilocybin-assisted therapy) is safe, well-tolerated, and shows preliminary clinical improvement for PTSD, suggesting that PAT may offer therapeutic relief for Veterans with severe treatment-resistant PTSD,” wrote researchers at the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education in Columbus, Ohio. “The science does show that it’s effective but it’s not like, ‘Hey, just give them a pill and send them home,’” said Luna, a U.S. Air Force veteran. “There’s a lot that goes into that treatment—also something that I think has been brought to the forefront.” Everyone knows the VA isn’t perfect, but I’m grateful we finally have a leader who actually cares enough to travel around the country, hear from real Veterans, and make significant reforms to improve the VA, like working with President Trump to approve alternative medicinal… pic.twitter.com/Sw5rRxCjt9 — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) July 30, 2026 She gave credit to the Trump administration for considering alternative medical treatments for veterans with PTSD, saying “that would not have happened had people like the secretary, President Trump, and also Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushing that, and those impacts it has on veterans’ long-term [care] in preventing suicide is incredible.” News reporters were not invited to attend the roundtable itself, but Luna said the topic of psychedelic therapy “was actually something that was discussed by them, and you will see those suicide numbers go down, which is really ultimately our biggest concern right now.” PTSD affects 6 percent of U.S. adults but somewhere between 10 percent to 30 percent of U.S. military veterans, according to the National Center for PTSD. This story was first published by Florida Phoenix. The post Trump’s Veterans Secretary Touts ‘Massive Progress’ In Developing Psychedelic Treatments appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net

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Senior residents at some independent living communities will soon have access to on-site kiosks allowing them to easily buy marijuana products without having to travel to dispensaries. The retailer Life Is Chill and cannabis technology company LoveBud announced on Thursday that the first cannabis kiosk is coming to the Sun Lakes Country Club in Chandler, Arizona, which has 2,000 residents. The device will also be available to more than 12,000 other residents at neighboring sister communities. A spokesperson told Marijuana Moment that the marijuana kiosk will be installed on August 19, allowing seniors to learn about and order marijuana products for delivery. “At Sun Lakes Country Club, our goal is to provide our members with access to trusted resources that support their overall health and well-being,” Joe Rizzo, the facility’s director of food and beverage, said. “By partnering with organizations like Life Is Chill, we’re giving our community another opportunity to learn about all of the options available to them. Whether members ultimately choose to utilize these services or not, we believe having access to reliable information empowers them to make informed decisions about their own health.” Life Is Chill and LoveBud first announced the senior-targeted cannabis kiosk effort in February, but now it is coming to fruition. The companies are touting what they call the device’s “Easy Mode,” which features large navigation elements, a curated menu and streamlined ordering to make the process as easy as possible for seniors who might not want to download a specialized app for cannabis delivery. There will also be a promotional day every week where delivery fees are waived. “This kiosk represents much more than another ordering channel—it removes barriers that have prevented many seniors from comfortably accessing cannabis,” James Watkins, CEO of LoveBud, said. “Adults over 55 continue to be one of the fastest-growing groups embracing cannabis, yet the shopping experience hasn’t always evolved with them. Together with Life Is Chill, we’ve created a platform that’s intuitive, approachable, and designed around the needs of the people using it.” Dr. Dana Lillestol, senior education advocate for Life Is Chill, said that “from the beginning, our goal has been to simplify the cannabis experience for seniors.” “Through our relationship with the Sun Lakes communities, we saw an opportunity to bring together trusted products, personalized guidance, and technology that’s genuinely easy to use,” she said. “Residents shouldn’t have to sort through hundreds of products just to find what works for them. This curated approach helps remove that uncertainty while making cannabis more accessible to an entire community.” Meanwhile in Arizona, the Senate this session passed legislation that would have penalized people who create “excessive” amounts of marijuana smoke or odor—but it failed to be approved by the House of Representatives. — Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments. Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. — Separately, marijuana opponents had filed a ballot initiative to roll back legalization in Arizona this year, but that effort was scrapped after the local campaign leader said he has “adjusted my viewpoints on the threat to kids” posed by the legal marijuana industry. Sean Noble, president of the political strategy firm American Encore, told local media that while he launched the campaign due to concerns about marketing of cannabis to children, he has come to realize that marijuana businesses in Arizona have “not done some of the things that I thought they were doing.” “I went into it with a pretty profound belief that it was happening,” Noble said. “I was kind of relying on things that I had seen or read from other people.” “I don’t think that they’re specifically marketing gummies and candies and that kind of thing the way that I was led to believe that they were doing,” he said. “Maybe they’re doing that in other states. But it’s not happening here in Arizona.” A poll from 2024 found ongoing majority support from Arizona likely voters for medical cannabis legalization (86 percent), adult-use legalization (69 percent) and industry banking reform (78 percent). The post Senior Citizens Can Order Marijuana On ‘Easy Mode’ From New Kiosk At Independent Living Community In Arizona appeared first on Marijuana Moment. View the live link on MarijuanaMoment.net