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NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)July 16, 2026Hillsborough

Pending Federal Hemp Ban Impacts Florida Businesses

A proposed federal ban on hemp and CBD products, scheduled to take effect on November 12, is causing concern for Florida business owners who rely on these products for a significant portion of their revenue.

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Why It Matters

The federal regulation would prohibit the sale of most and products, potentially impacting the primary revenue source for businesses like Herban Flow.

Key Facts

  • A federal ban on virtually all intoxicating and non-intoxicating hemp and CBD products is scheduled to take effect on Nov. 12.
  • Herban Flow owner Michael Smith reports that 80% of his business's sales are derived from hemp-derived THC products.

Who's Mentioned

personMichael Smith“Owner of Herban Flow who reports that 80% of his sales come from hemp-derived TH”organizationHerban Flow“A retail business with two stores in Florida that sells hemp-derived products.”