The federal ban on hemp-derived THC products was supposed to take effect this November.

But that timeline just changed.

Congress has now passed (and Trump has signed) legislation delaying the ban until December 11, giving lawmakers more time to work on a regulatory framework for hemp-derived THC products.

But what exactly is being banned and what does this mean for THC-infused beverages?

We recorded this explainer back in May, when November was still the expected deadline, but the underlying story is still important for understanding how we got here.

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https://youtu.be/6HVzshLPC1Y?si=tcA0hZ8zgrh0Wbv8

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TIMESTAMPS
00:46 Why THC drinks are so popular
01:37 THC PSA
02:28 Controversy grows after the 2018 Farm Bill
03:11 How hemp drinks are made
03:40 Growth of the hemp market
04:12 Political backlash
04:42 What the industry says
05:13 Commercial break
05:55 THC beverage marketing
07:20 Case studywww