FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul THC beverages banned under new federal law

Minnesota’s hemp industry faces a potential crisis with a new federal law threatening to make intoxicating hemp products illegal.

If the federal law takes effect, cannabis products could still be sold in states with legalized marijuana, but only by licensed cannabis retailers. This means they would not be available at liquor stores or through traditional banking systems, effectively ending the sale of hemp-derived products.

It remains unclear if the government will enact a law to allow the category to exist, or if the industry will find a way to adapt to the changes.

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