Federal Hemp Ban (Dec 11, 2026)

Federal legislation enacted in 2025 redefines legal hemp to exclude intoxicating cannabinoid products, with the change taking effect December 11, 2026. In practice: THCA flower, hemp-derived THC vapes, and intoxicating gummies stop being lawful to sell nationally, regardless of state law. This site treats the date as a fixture, not a rumor — the sitewide banner counts it, legality pages carry it, and our coverage plans for the pivot to what remains lawful: non-intoxicating hemp products and hardware. If the date slips or litigation changes the picture, the ban explainer is where our coverage updates first.