Event Description

The rise of intoxicating hemp products, such as Delta-8 and other hemp-derived cannabinoids, has created regulatory challenges and legal uncertainties for financial institutions, businesses, and policymakers. With the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp and its derivatives under certain THC thresholds, a booming market for intoxicating hemp products has emerged, often operating in a gray area of federal and state laws. This webinar will explore the evolving regulatory landscape, enforcement trends, and the financial implications of banking businesses that sell intoxicating hemp products.

As Congress prepares for the next Farm Bill, potential changes could reshape the hemp industry, including stricter THC limits, new compliance requirements, and enhanced regulatory oversight. What does this mean for financial institutions, hemp businesses, and the future of cannabis banking? Industry experts will break down the latest developments, discuss potential legislative shifts, and provide guidance on how financial institutions can proactively prepare for what’s ahead.

Key Takeaways:

• The current legal and regulatory landscape of intoxicating hemp products
• How the 2018 Farm Bill shaped the hemp-derived cannabinoid market
• Potential changes in the upcoming Farm Bill and their impact on the industry
• Banking and compliance challenges for financial institutions serving hemp businesses
• Strategies to navigate regulatory uncertainty and mitigate financial risk

This webinar is essential for financial institutions, compliance professionals, policymakers, and businesses involved in the hemp and cannabis industries looking to stay ahead of upcoming regulatory changes.