US EditionReaders Respond: Federal Hemp CBD Ban Promotes Suffering
The federal ban imposes a 0.4 mg THC cap per container, making many current hemp CBD products illegal and affecting pain patients and businesses nationwide.
- Congress passed a measure that will ban nearly all hemp CBD products, and President Trump signed the federal spending bill recently, finalizing the change.
- Supporters including Florida officials argued the spending bill re-establishes a nationwide ban on most intoxicating hemp products, including Delta-8, with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier saying, `Congress passes the laws and a full sweeping regulatory overhaul of hemp I think was greatly needed.`
- The new limit caps THC at.4 milligrams per container, and Uthmeier said current.3% THC-by-dry-weight products may become illegal under the new rules.
- Local retailers in Cape Coral face harm as Todd Cynecki said, `It's devastating to hear that your business is possibly on the chopping block,` while patients with chronic pain rely on these vital products.
- The effective timeline through November 2026 gives time for potential fixes, as some lawmakers consider changes and Oregon scrambles to save its hemp industry.
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Readers respond: Federal hemp CBD ban promotes suffering
Congress passed a measure that will ban nearly all hemp CBD products in November 2026, making them close to, if not impossible, to access, (“Oregon among states scrambling to save hemp industry — and THC, CBD products — as ban looms,” Dec. 4). These non-intoxicating, currently federally legal products are vital tools that many individuals with chronic pain –including veterans, seniors and children – rely on to manage pain, sleep, anxiety, and mo…
Federal hemp product ban set for 2026 sparks concern for Cape business owner
Many hemp products will be federally banned next year, and one Cape Coral business owner says they don't agree with the decision.Fox 4's Bella Line tells us what this means for Good Vibe CBD in Cape Coral: Federal hemp product ban set for 2026 sparks concern for Cape business ownerRunning Good Vibe CBD is more than just a business for owner Todd Cynecki. He said he's passionate about helping customers with hemp-infused products."I help people wi…
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