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What should’ve been a long-awaited resolution to the government shutdown has now delivered a gut punch to hemp businesses across the country—especially here in Georgia.
Buried in the new federal funding bill passed on Wednesday is a last-minute provision that could destroy the hemp industry as we know it. This measure caps THC content in hemp-derived products at just 0.4 milligrams per container—effectively outlawing most edibles, drinks, topicals, and tinctures currently sold in stores.
What Does That Mean for Georgia Hemp Businesses?
“It would make us take 95 percent of the products off of my shelf,”
— Joseph Salome, Co-Founder, The Georgia Hemp Company™
For Salome and thousands of other legal hemp retailers and manufacturers, this bill is more than overreach—it’s existential. After over a decade of hard work, regulatory compliance, and community investment, hemp businesses are now facing mass bankruptcy and closures.
And it’s not just storefronts.
According to Kyle Townsend, Clinical Assistant Professor at the Day School of Hospitality, Georgia stands to lose millions in revenue, while farmers, producers, and wellness consumers are caught in the crossfire of rushed, misguided legislation.
What the Bill Actually Says
The newly passed provision targets total THC per package, not percentage-based THC by weight (as defined in the 2018 Farm Bill). The new cap—0.4 milligrams per container—is so low that even full-spectrum CBD products used for sleep, anxiety, pain, and PTSD relief will be disqualified.
That means:
- Gummies? Banned.
- THC seltzers? Banned.
- Topical creams and balms for pain? Banned.
- Tinctures with trace THC? Gone.
This directly contradicts federal precedent, consumer demand, and basic science. Worst of all, it puts the American hemp industry at risk while opening the door to unregulated, potentially dangerous alternatives—many of which are imported from countries like China with far less oversight.
Why This Matters to You
Whether you’re a small business owner, a veteran managing PTSD, a senior using cannabinoids to reduce pain and sleep better, or just someone who values natural wellness alternatives—this affects you.
This is not just an attack on hemp. It’s an attack on:
Georgia’s economy, which benefits from tax revenue, job creation, and product innovation
Small businesses operating legally and responsibly
Farmers who embraced hemp as a sustainable crop
Patients who rely on cannabinoids for daily relief
“We’re talking about a multi-billion-dollar industry that is going to almost disappear overnight.”
— Tom Church, attorney representing hemp retailers
What Can Be Done Now
The hemp industry is not giving up without a fight—and neither should you.
Here’s how you can take action:
- Contact your representatives. Let them know you oppose the 0.4mg THC cap.
- Spread the word. Most Americans don’t know that this bill passed with such a damaging measure hidden inside.
- Support hemp businesses now. Every dollar helps them weather this storm.
- Stay informed. This isn’t over—and The Georgia Hemp Company™ will keep you updated every step of the way.
This isn’t about getting high. It’s about access, freedom, and the right to choose natural alternatives.
The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp legal. The 2025 funding bill threatens to undo that progress with one sweeping blow.
The question is:
Are we going to let it?
We’re not.
And we hope you’ll stand with us.
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