Kentucky Hemp Businesses Fight Looming Federal THC Crackdown

Former Congressman And Alcohol Stakeholders Push For Hemp THC Regulations Over Prohibition As Federal Ban Looms

Hemp and alcohol industry stakeholders are on full alert amid a pending ban on hemp THC products—including increasingly popular cannabinoid beverages—and a former Democratic congressman who owns a major alcohol company is looking for solutions. At Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA) recent Access LIVE 2026 event in Las Vegas, which brought together top players in the cannabis and alcohol markets, former Rep. David Trone (D-MD) and sta…

Kentucky hemp businesses fight looming federal THC crackdown

Kentucky hemp makers warn a looming federal deadline and state rules could shutter THC drink sales unless Congress and lawmakers act.