The clock is running toward November 12 and December 11 and for retailers, dispensaries, and other hemp businesses, this isn’t just a compliance question. It could become a very expensive inventory problem.

If a significant percentage of the products sitting on your shelves may no longer be federally lawful, waiting until the deadline to make a plan could leave you holding inventory you can’t sell.

Your distributor may not be the one telling you what to do next. You need your own plan.

In this episode, I’m walking through the practical steps hemp businesses should be considering now: what to review, what questions to ask, and how to start making decisions before the clock runs out.

This episode was recorded on October 5, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS LEGAL ADVICE. COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTICULAR QUESTIONS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL.

We’re officially in the countdown to major federal hemp changes... but there are actually two dates businesses need to understand.

The rules in place on November 12 vs. December 11 are NOT the same. The recent continuing resolution delayed most of the new federal hemp definition until December 11, but certain exclusions still take effect November 12.

And if Delta 8 or other cannabinoids make up a significant part of your inventory, the November date matters for your business!

I'll break down what you need to know about these two dates and the statutes.

This episode was recorded on October 5, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS LEGAL ADVICE. COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTICULAR QUESTIONS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL.

One of the biggest needs in the Hemp and Cannabis Industry is an understanding of regulation changes at the federal, state, and even local levels. It's basically a full time job keeping track of all the changes... so my gift to the industry? I round up the biggest changes in the hemp industry since my last episode.

In this episode, I'll be covering:

• Federal News and the Nov 12 & Dec 11 deadlines
• Missouri
• Ohio
• Illinois
• North Carolina
• Merchant Processing
• Potential extensions
• ... and what I'm watching for the next 30 days!

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This episode was recorded on October 5, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS LEGAL ADVICE. COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTICULAR QUESTIONS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL.