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HEMP BAN: Federal intoxicating-hemp ban takes effect Dec 11, 2026 — consumer migration to licensed markets expectedFEDERAL: Schedule III rescheduling in progress — 280E relief expected late 2026FEDERAL RISK INDEX: 37/100 (LOW) — rescheduling momentum growingVA: Adult-use retail launches Jul 1, 2027 — license applications open Feb 1, 2027IL: SB 3222 omnibus signed — possession limits doubled, intoxicating hemp moves to dispensaries Nov 12MI: 24% wholesale tax challenged in court — repeal bill SB 810 pending in committeeCA: Cannabis excise tax locked at 15% through July 2028 per AB 564NJ: Cannabis consumption lounges now open in Atlantic City, Newark, MerchantvilleMN: Omnibus Cannabis Act signed — hemp-to-cannabis license bridge ahead of federal banOK: Governor pushes to eliminate medical program — bipartisan opposition buildingHEMP BAN: Federal intoxicating-hemp ban takes effect Dec 11, 2026 — consumer migration to licensed markets expectedFEDERAL: Schedule III rescheduling in progress — 280E relief expected late 2026FEDERAL RISK INDEX: 37/100 (LOW) — rescheduling momentum growingVA: Adult-use retail launches Jul 1, 2027 — license applications open Feb 1, 2027IL: SB 3222 omnibus signed — possession limits doubled, intoxicating hemp moves to dispensaries Nov 12MI: 24% wholesale tax challenged in court — repeal bill SB 810 pending in committeeCA: Cannabis excise tax locked at 15% through July 2028 per AB 564NJ: Cannabis consumption lounges now open in Atlantic City, Newark, MerchantvilleMN: Omnibus Cannabis Act signed — hemp-to-cannabis license bridge ahead of federal banOK: Governor pushes to eliminate medical program — bipartisan opposition building
NH SB485Introducedas of 2025-11-21

Relative to the licensure, regulation and taxation of hemp-based derivative products.

Plain-English summary

What happened: A New Hampshire bill on the licensure, regulation, and taxation of hemp-based derivative products was referred to interim study by the Senate in March 2026.

Why it matters: Referral to interim study delays potential licensing and tax requirements, leaving the regulatory environment for hemp derivative businesses temporarily unchanged.

Affects: retailers and manufacturers

LATEST ACTION: Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
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