Major Alcohol Industry Lobby Backs Bill To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal, But It Wants More ‘Discussion’ On Tax Rate

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By Tom AngellJul 23, 2026, 9:12 am141 ptsTrendingTop
An alcohol industry trade association is endorsing a newly filed bill in Congress that would allow continued sales of certain hemp-derived THC products, partially scaling back a broad ban that is scheduled to take effect later this year. The group, however, says that the measure’s tax provisions require…

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