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New US hemp rules threaten future of THC drink industry

Hemp-derived THC drinks boomed through a loophole, but pending federal changes could cease production despite consumer demand.

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Davenport Quad-City Times· Sep 7, 6:30 PMNew US hemp rules threaten future of THC drink industry

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