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Senator Rand Paul introduced legislation aimed at regulating the hemp industry to support commerce and consumer safety. The bill addresses restrictions from the 2026 agricultural appropriations bill and has bipartisan cosponsors. It seeks to prevent certain synthetic products while allowing state-level regulations.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe legislation aims to ensure the safety of hemp and hemp-derived products and prevent a federal restriction from affecting the industry. The bill was introduced on a date associated with cannabis slang. It responds to provisions in the 2026 agricultural appropriations bill that alter the federal definition of hemp.
These changes include limits on THC concentrations and exclusions for certain products.
The 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act modifies the hemp definition to a total THC concentration of less than 0.3% on a dry weight basis, rather than only delta-9 THC. It also addresses industrial hemp grown for non-cannabinoid purposes. The act excludes products such as cannabis plant seeds exceeding 0.3% total THC, intermediate hemp-derived products with more than 0.3% total THC, and final products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container.
Additionally, the definition excludes hemp-derived cannabinoid products with cannabinoids not naturally produced by the cannabis plant or synthesized outside the plant. These changes are set to take effect on November 12, 2026.
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