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Hemp THC Ban Looms as Louisiana Leaders Push for Congressional Reprieve

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Steve Scalise and Carter signed a letter calling for Congressional action regarding a ban change in Louisiana. This comes as a federal ban on most hemp THC products is set to take effect on December 11. The ban was approved in 2025 to close a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill.

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The federal ban has already caused economic contraction in the hemp industry. A CEO of Crescent Canna reported having to lay off half his staff as demand for hemp THC products wound down. Mitch McConnell had previously championed the change, citing companies exploiting the loophole.

Political activity in Louisiana includes Jeff Landry serving as Governor.

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Who's involved

  • Steve ScaliseSigned the letter calling for Congressional action on the ban change.
  • Mitch McConnellChampioned the ban change in 2025, citing industry exploitation of a loophole.
  • LouisianaState where the federal ban restricts the hemp THC market.
  • companyRepresents the hemp industry facing the impending federal ban.

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