Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama legislators prevailed this month in banning certain hemp cannabinoids products, creating shockwaves for Southern business owner. Cannabis Business Times Readers and readers of all kinds.
In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee Sign up for our Newsletter The most read story this month is about legislation passed on May 21, which will prohibit products containing THCA and synthetic cannabinoids, as well as online sales of other hemp products beginning in January 2026.
The Texas Legislature is no different. You can send a text message by clicking on the link below. Gov. Greg Abbott Senate Bill 3 this week, legislation that will prohibit manufacturing and selling hemp products containing any amount of THC or other derivatives, Other than CBD or CBG that is non-intoxicating, ranking No. The No. 2 CBD or CBG is non-intoxicating. CBT’s The most popular articles from May
“We do not prohibit hemp.” We are banning high,” Texas House Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, said May 21 on the House floor. If it makes you high, then it’s not legal. “We will no longer allow the sale of THC based intoxicants.”
In the fifth spot, Alabama Gov. 5 spot, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Sign up for our Newsletter On May 14, legislation was passed that prohibits the smoking of hemp and regulates consumable hemp goods more tightly beginning January 2026.
The following stories were also a must-read for readers this month: op-ed Hirsh, Director of Market Intelligence at Verdant Strategies, explained the significance of German cannabis for the expansion of global industry. And a piece about Drug Enforcement Administration nominee Terry Cole Pledging Move forward with cannabis rescheduling but not commit to Schedule 3 proposal.
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