Yesterday, the federal government officially signed into law a major change to the national hemp rules — a change that will reshape the entire hemp industry in the next 365 days.
⭐ What Just Happened?
Congress passed — and the President signed — a spending bill that includes a nationwide ban on most hemp-derived intoxicating products.
That includes things like:
All hemp-derived cannabinoids created through extraction or conversion above .4% THC per package.
The new law changes the federal definition of hemp, and in a year, many products that are currently legal under the 2018 Farm Bill will no longer qualify as hemp at all.
This is the first time the federal government has moved to re-criminalize large portions of the hemp industry.
⏳ What Happens Now? (The Next 365 Days)
The law gives the industry one year before enforcement begins. During that time:
National trade groups, lawyers, farmers, processors, and retailers will push for new federal legislation that creates a regulated, safe, realistic hemp framework instead of an outright ban.
Companies will be working on reformulations and compliance strategies.
Lawsuits and injunction attempts are almost guaranteed.
Basically: This fight now moves into a “regulate us, don’t ban us” phase.
🏛 What This Means for Alabama
Here’s the simple breakdown:
Nothing changes immediately.
Alabama’s law — HB445 — still stands exactly as written. The Jan 1 restrictions, ABC licensing, the smokable ban, the packaging rules, etc., are still happening.
However:
➡️ If the federal ban sticks, it will override Alabama’s law next year.
Even if Alabama allows something under HB445, federal law will supersede it once enforcement begins.
So Alabama businesses are dealing with two clocks at once:
The state’s HB445 implementation
The new 365-day federal phase-out
🌱 What This Means for the Future of Hemp
This next year is going to be spent fighting for a replacement bill — one that:
Regulates hemp products appropriately
Protects consumers
Protects farmers
Allows legitimate hemp businesses to continue operating
Most industry efforts will shift toward advocating for a new, reasonable federal hemp bill to replace this ban before the year is up.
The next 12 months are critical.
💬 What This Means for You as a Customer
For now, you will still have access to the products you depend on.
But the industry is facing major, sudden changes — and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
Magic City Organics will continue doing what we’ve always done:
✔️ Fighting for safe, legal access
✔️ Educating our customers
✔️ Supporting ethical manufacturers
✔️ Staying compliant while advocating for change
No matter how chaotic the next year becomes, please know this: Magic City Organics isn’t backing down. We will continue to show up, fight back, and keep you informed every step of the way. Our commitment to safe access, honest education, and real wellness doesn’t end because lawmakers made a reckless decision. If anything, it strengthens our resolve. We’re here with you — today, tomorrow, and for every battle ahead.
