Is the Upcoming Hemp Ban Unenforceable? Spoiler Alert: Yes, It Absolutely Is

Cannabis just took a major blow. After years of operating in a legal gray area that allowed hemp-derived THC products to flourish, Congress decided to slam the door shut with a ban set to take effect in 2026. But here’s the kicker: this ban might be one of the most spectacularly unenforceable pieces of legislation in recent history. And in trying to “protect the children” with this ban, the government is about to hand a $32 billion industry directly to the black market and the cartels they claim to be fighting.