Tracking States’ Early Hemp Bans Ahead of December Federal Deadline

Dear Client: While it’s down to the wire whether Congress passes bridge legislation or some other type of legislative fix for hemp beverages during the lame duck session, Illinois’ statewide ban went into effect today. And craft breweries in the Chicago area who had pivoted to making hemp drinks are preparing for significant impacts to their businesses as a result, reports Chicago Sun-Times.  LAYOFFS EXPECTED. Marz Community Brewing Co., whose THC beverages include Bong Water and High Tea, faces likely