HEMP LAW UPDATE
What changes on December 11
A new federal law changes what counts as hemp. Here is what it means for you, in plain words.
Last updated November 13, 2026. Laws can change quickly, and we will update this page if they do.
- NOVEMBER 12, 2026Products made with cannabinoids the hemp plant cannot make on its own, such as THC-O, stopped counting as hemp.
- NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 10The current rule still applies: hemp products are federally legal at 0.3% Delta 9 THC or less by dry weight. Our Last Call sale runs through December 10.
- DECEMBER 11, 2026The rest of the new federal hemp definition takes effect.
The rule today
Through December 10, 2026, the 2018 Farm Bill rule still applies. Hemp products are federally legal when they hold no more than 0.3% Delta 9 THC by dry weight. Every batch we sell is third-party lab tested to show it meets that limit.
What is changing
In November 2025, Congress rewrote the federal definition of hemp as part of a spending law. A funding bill signed in September 2026 moved most of the change to December 11, 2026. Starting that day, the new rule replaces the old one:
- All THC counts. The limit now covers total THC, including THCA, not just Delta 9. Hemp plants and flower must test at 0.3% total THC or less.
- A cap of 0.4 mg per container. Finished products can hold no more than 0.4 mg of total THC in the whole package, not per serving. Most THC gummies, drinks, vapes and pre-rolls sold today are well above that.
- Converted cannabinoids are out. Delta 8, Delta 10 and other cannabinoids made from CBD outside the plant no longer count as hemp.
- No sell-through period. Products that do not meet the new definition are treated as marijuana under federal law.
What stays legal
- Industrial hemp grown for fiber, grain and seed.
- CBD products under the cap. CBD is not banned by name. Products with 0.4 mg of total THC or less per container, such as THC-free isolate and many broad-spectrum products, still meet the definition. Full-spectrum CBD carries trace THC, so some full-spectrum products may go over the cap.
- Accessories. Glass, papers and other gear are not hemp products and are not part of this change.
State rules can be stricter than federal law, so check where you live.
What it means for Inhale More customers
- Products that do not meet the new definition will come off our shop before December 11.
- Our Last Call sale runs through December 10. After that, those products will not be available from us.
- Every product we carry after December 11 will have a lab report on our Lab Results page.
- Shop owners who buy wholesale from us can contact us about what changes for their orders.
What we are moving to
We are rebuilding our lineup for the new rules: CBD products that stay under the limit, topicals and accessories, plus new products we will announce as they pass lab testing. Every batch will keep its third-party lab report.
Questions
Can I still buy THC gummies, vapes or THCA flower after December 11?
Through December 10, products that meet the current rule of 0.3% Delta 9 THC or less are federally legal. Starting December 11, 2026, most of these products will no longer count as hemp under the new definition. Our Last Call sale on them ends December 10.
Is CBD still legal?
CBD is not banned by name. CBD products with 0.4 mg of total THC or less per container still meet the new federal definition. Some full-spectrum CBD products carry enough trace THC to go over that cap.
What does 0.4 mg per container mean?
It is the most total THC allowed in the whole package, counting every serving inside. For comparison, one 10 mg gummy holds 25 times that amount.
Does this change North Carolina law?
The federal change applies in every state, including North Carolina. North Carolina lawmakers are also weighing a state hemp bill, House Bill 328. The state Senate passed it in July 2026, and House leaders said they would not vote on it before the November 2026 election. We have not seen a final vote as of this update.
Could the December 11 date change again?
It is possible. Bills to delay or replace the new definition have been filed in Congress, but none had passed as of this update. We will update this page if anything changes.
Where can I see lab results?
Every product we sell has a Certificate of Analysis on our Lab Results page and on its product page.
Sources: Public Law 119-37, Section 781 (signed November 12, 2025), which rewrote the federal hemp definition, and Public Law 119-103 (signed September 2, 2026), which moved most of it to December 11, 2026. North Carolina House Bill 328 (2025 session).
This page is general information, not legal advice. Check the laws in your state and city.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FEDERAL HEMP RULES CHANGE DEC 11
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