A controversial federal ban on hemp-derived products, including widely used CBD oils and edibles, is set to go into effect next month despite the 2018 legalization of hemp. The rule, issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration, would prohibit the sale and distribution of many cannabis-derived substances, even those containing only trace amounts of THC. Industry leaders and lawmakers have criticized the move, arguing it contradicts existing federal law and could disrupt a booming market. Consumers and businesses may soon face legal uncertainty as the new restrictions take hold.
Congress legalized hemp in 2018, but next month a new ban is set to take effect.
