Federal Hemp Law Update
Federal Hemp Law Update
The federal definition of hemp is changing.
Last verified September 1, 2026.
Where things stand
In November 2025, Congress passed a law that rewrites the federal definition of hemp. That law is Public Law 119-37, and its hemp section takes effect 365 days after it was signed, which is November 12, 2026.
A separate government funding bill, H.R. 6500, changes how the first month of that works. On August 8, 2026 it passed the Senate 90 to 6. On September 1, 2026 it passed the House 370 to 48. It has now cleared Congress and is awaiting the President's signature.
If it is signed as written, then between November 12 and December 11, 2026 the new rules apply only to products containing cannabinoids that cannot be naturally produced by the plant. Everything we sell is naturally derived. The rules that affect our catalog would begin on or about December 11, 2026.
We check this page against the official congressional record and update it when the status changes.
What the new definition measures
The current federal definition looks at delta-9 THC.
The new definition looks at total THC and counts THCa toward that total, against a limit of 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
It also excludes finished hemp products containing more than 0.4 milligrams, combined, of those cannabinoids per container. The law defines a container as the innermost packaging in direct contact with the product, and specifically lists jars, bottles, bags, boxes, packets, cans, cartons, and cartridges.
What this means for what we carry
We sell THCa flower, THCa concentrates, and cartridges. These are measured and described on the basis of their THCa content, which is well above 0.3 percent.
This change is directly relevant to our catalog, and we expect it to change what we are able to offer.
We cannot tell you yet exactly which products will be affected or how. Federal agencies have not issued guidance on how these limits will be measured, and the timing is still moving in Congress. We would rather tell you that honestly than guess.
We are not buying more inventory. A few final batches are still to come, including our last new crumble strain. Once those are listed, what you see is what is left.
Can I still order?
Yes. Everything listed on our site today is available to order and we are shipping on our normal schedule. The federal change described on this page has not taken effect.
We ship only to states where these products are lawful to receive. If our shipping list or our catalog changes, we will update this page and email our customers.
State law
State law is separate from federal law and changes on its own timetable. Some states already restrict or prohibit these products regardless of what happens federally. Our shipping restrictions page has the current list of where we ship.
If you want to weigh in
This is being decided in Congress, and members of Congress do count contacts from the people they represent.
What you say is up to you. We are a business with a commercial interest in the outcome, and we are telling you that plainly. We are not asking you to support any candidate, party, or campaign, and we do not send messages on your behalf.
If you want a starting point:
I am a constituent in [your city, state]. I support clear, science-based hemp regulation that protects consumers while preserving access to lawful, tested hemp products. Please support a workable federal framework before the new hemp provisions take effect. Thank you.
Sources
- Public Law 119-37, Section 781 (govinfo.gov)
- H.R. 6500 as passed by the Senate, Section 2019 (govinfo.gov)
- Bill status and roll call votes (congress.gov)
This page is general information about federal legislation. It is not legal advice, and it is not advice about what is lawful where you live.