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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Economy & BusinessJuly 16, 2026Hillsborough

Pending federal hemp ban impacts Florida businesses

A proposed federal ban on hemp and CBD products, scheduled for 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

Local businesses that derive a majority of their sales from hemp-derived products face a potential loss of 80% of their revenue if the federal ban takes effect on November 12.

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 store sales are generated by 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 affected by the potential ban.”