Total THC Ban

Congress included new hemp rules in the recent federal spending bill, which has now been signed into law. The law bans “intoxicating hemp” products nationwide and sets a new threshold of no more than 0.4 mg total THC per container for finished consumable products. A one-year grace period applies before federal enforcement begins, with most legal analyses pointing to November 12, 2026 as the effective date.

What This Means in Wisconsin

  • Right now: Nothing changes for customers today. Sales during the grace period remain legal under federal law.

  • After the grace period: Consumable products exceeding 0.4 mg total THC per container (e.g., THCA flower, delta-8 edibles/vapes, HHC, similar cannabinoids) will be federally prohibited for sale in all states, including Wisconsin.

  • State bills: Wisconsin’s SB 499 (2025-26) seeks to tighten the state definition of hemp (total THC, synthetic cannabinoid limits, etc.). It has not been enacted and is currently in committee. Federal law will still control once the grace period ends.

Timeline

  • Law signed: November 12, 2025.

  • Grace period: Approximately 1 year from enactment. Most legal summaries indicate an effective date of November 12, 2026. (If agencies publish additional guidance that adjusts timing, we’ll update here.)

What’s Covered

  • Products with more than 0.4 mg total THC per container (including THCA/Δ-8/Δ-10/HHC and other intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids) will be out of scope for federal “hemp.”

  • The change applies nationwide and will supersede more permissive state allowances.

What We’re Doing

  • Continuing normal operations during the grace period.

  • Monitoring federal agency guidance and Wisconsin legislative movement (e.g., SB 499) and updating this page as official details are released.

  • Evaluating compliant alternatives (e.g., THC-free/broad-spectrum CBD and non-cannabinoid wellness) so customers have options when rules take effect.

What You Can Do

  • Stay informed. We’ll post updates here and in-store as soon as official guidance is published.

  • Questions? Ask our staff—our goal is to be transparent about timelines and product changes.