Federal hemp-THC ban threatens Twin Cities businesses
A federal ban on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products is set to begin Nov. 12, threatening Twin Cities businesses that rely on interstate sales and shipping.[1]
Minneapolis maker Nothing But Hemp says it produces about 1.3 million THC gummies a month and that interstate shipping accounts for roughly half of its business.[1] Maple Grove supplier Minneleaf ships THC drinks and gummies to customers in three other states and says that out-of-state business would disappear under the ban.[1] The proposal would bar use of USPS, FedEx and other carriers for interstate THC shipments, and customers likely could not use credit cards to buy THC products even within Minnesota.[1]
The ban specifically targets gummies, edibles, smokables and similar intoxicating hemp-derived items for interstate sale and shipment.[1] Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have pushed a one-month delay to December 2026, while 35 state attorneys general urged Congress to back the ban as a consumer and child safety measure.[1]
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- A federal ban on intoxicating hemp-derived THC products is set to begin Nov. 12, targeting interstate sale and shipment of gummies, edibles, smokables and similar items.
- Nothing But Hemp in Minneapolis produces about 1.3 million THC gummies per month and says interstate shipping represents roughly half of its business.
- Minneleaf in Maple Grove ships THC drinks and gummies to customers in three other states and says all of that out-of-state business would disappear.
- Under the ban, businesses could not use USPS, FedEx or other carriers for interstate THC shipments, and customers likely could not use credit cards to buy THC products even within Minnesota.
- Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith back a one-month delay to Dec. 2026, while 35 attorneys general sent Congress a letter supporting the ban as a consumer- and child-safety measure.
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