THCA Ban Passes: You Can Still Buy THCA Products for the Next Year

Congress just passed legislation that will end legal THCA sales in 2026. But here's what you need to know right now: You have a full year to continue purchasing THCA products legally.

The 2026 Agricultural Appropriations Bill includes a 365-day grace period, meaning everything remains legal until late 2026. During this time, you can buy, possess, and use THCA products just like you always have.

There's also a legitimate chance this ban gets blocked before it takes effect. Here's everything you need to know.

Table of Contents

• What Just Happened

• The 365-Day Grace Period: What It Means for You

• Can You Still Buy THCA Products?

• Why This Ban Might Not Happen

• How We Got Here

• What to Expect in 2026

• Your Questions Answered

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What Just Happened

On November 10th, 2025, Congress voted on a spending bill that includes a THCA ban. The bill redefines legal hemp to exclude products with more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container.

To put that in perspective: a typical THCA pre-roll contains 200+ milligrams of THCA. A standard Delta-9 gummy has 10 milligrams. The new limit is 0.4 milligrams for an entire jar, bottle, or package.

This effectively ends the intoxicating hemp market as we know it.

What Products Are Affected

The ban targets all intoxicating hemp products including:

• THCA flower and pre-rolls

• Delta-8 THC products

• Delta-9 THC gummies and edibles

• HHC and THC-P products

• Any hemp product marketed for intoxicating effects
  

Traditional CBD products with minimal THC remain legal. Industrial hemp for fiber and seed is completely unaffected.

The 365-Day Grace Period: What It Means for You

Here's the most important part: Nothing changes for one full year.

From the date the bill is signed into law, there's a 365-day grace period. During this entire year:

• THCA products remain completely legal federally to buy

• Online ordering and shipping continues as normal

This grace period is federal law. It's not a loophole or gray area. For the next 12 months, business continues as usual while the industry and government figure out next steps.

Why the Grace Period Exists

Congress included this timeline to give businesses time to adapt and sell through inventory. It also gives state hemp programs time to update their regulations. Most importantly, it gives the industry one full year to lobby for reversal or changes to the law.

State-by-State Differences

The 365-day grace period is federal. However, some states may have different rules:

• States that already banned THCA (like Colorado, Oregon, and others) won't change their existing restrictions

• States with legal THCA will likely honor the federal grace period

• Some states may be more restrictive and ban sales sooner
  

Always check your state's specific regulations. But in most states, the federal grace period means you have a full year to continue purchasing.

Can You Still Buy THCA Products?

Yes. Absolutely.

For the next year, THCA products remain federally legal. At Veteran Grown Hemp, we're continuing to operate normally, fulfilling orders, and maintaining our full product lineup.

You should expect:

• Normal availability of all THCA flower strains

• Regular restocks as inventory sells

• Continued quality and lab testing

• Same-day shipping on all orders
  

Is It Safe to Order?

Yes. During the grace period, purchasing THCA products carries zero legal risk. You're buying federally legal hemp products under current law. The grace period exists specifically to allow continued commerce.

Your Questions Answered

Can I legally buy THCA products right now?

Yes. For the next year, THCA products remain federally legal under the grace period. Buy with confidence.

Will Veteran Grown Hemp continue selling THCA?

Yes, through the entire grace period. We're committed to serving our customers until the law changes—or ideally, until the ban gets reversed.

How much should I buy during the grace period?

That's a personal decision. Some customers are stocking up for the long term. Others are buying normally and hoping the ban gets blocked. Either approach is valid.

What happens if the ban takes effect?

After the grace period ends, THCA products would become controlled substances under federal law. Possession and sale would carry the same penalties as marijuana in illegal states. However, this might not happen—the industry is fighting hard for reversal.

Are there alternatives to THCA that will remain legal?

CBD products under 0.4mg THC per container will stay legal. However, these won't provide intoxicating effects. The honest answer is that compliant alternatives won't replicate the THCA experience.

What if I live in a state that already banned THCA?

The federal grace period doesn't override state law. If your state already banned THCA, it remains illegal there. The grace period only helps states that currently allow THCA sales.

Should I be worried about ordering THCA online?

Not during the grace period. Online THCA sales remain federally legal for the next year. Standard shipping continues normally.

Will you email updates as this develops?

Yes. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on FDA guidance, lobbying efforts, and any changes to the timeline.

The Bottom Line

You have one full year to continue enjoying legal THCA products. During this time, we're operating normally at Veteran Grown Hemp—shipping orders, maintaining quality, and serving our community.

There's also real hope this ban gets reversed before it takes effect. The hemp industry is mobilizing a serious campaign, and Kentucky's political dynamics favor our side.

What you should do now:

1. Continue ordering normally - THCA remains fully legal during the grace period

2. Stay informed - Follow FDA guidance and lobbying efforts

3. Consider stocking up - Prices may increase as the deadline approaches

4. Support the industry - Contact your representatives if you care about legal hemp access
   

At Veteran Grown Hemp, we serve this community. We're committed to transparency, compliance, and keeping you informed through every step of this process.

Have questions? Contact our team directly. We're here to help you understand what's happening and make informed decisions.