WASHINGTON -- A little-noticed provision tucked into the federal spending bill signed by President Trump could upend a booming industry -- by banning many THC-infused products, like gummies, drinks, topical pain relief and vapes, now found everywhere from gas stations to wellness shops.
Hemp, a derivative of the cannabis plant, was legalized in the 2018 Farm Bill. It created a loophole for THC to be sold in low doses and explode in the mainstream consumer market.
The new ban tucked into the spending bill prohibits products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container.
A little-noticed provision tucked into the federal spending bill signed by President Trump could upend the THC industry.
Now, the hemp industry says the consequences will be devastating. The U.S. Hemp Round

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