U.S. federal hashish legislation is at a pivotal second heading into 2026. In a January fifteenth webinar, attorneys Jason Adelstone and Vince Sliwoski examined two main federal developments which can be poised to reshape the trade: the Govt Order directing the rescheduling of marijuana beneath the Managed Substances Act, and new Congressional laws redefining “hemp,” efficient later this yr.
Marijuana rescheduling from Schedule I to Schedule III may have far-reaching implications for state-licensed hashish companies, together with potential reduction from IRC Part 280E, expanded analysis alternatives, and shifts in how regulators and repair suppliers method the trade. On the similar time, rescheduling raises essential questions on implementation, company rulemaking, and state-level responses.
On the hemp facet, Congress’s transfer to redefine “hemp” threatens to eradicate many intoxicating hemp merchandise presently in the marketplace. Whereas the legislation is critical, uncertainty stays round enforcement, future rules, and doable authorized challenges—making 2026 a essential yr for hemp firms to reassess danger and compliance methods.
The webinar targeted on what these adjustments imply in observe, the place uncertainty stays, and the way companies and stakeholders can put together as federal coverage continues to evolve. Jason and Vince answered many viewers questions through the hour. Take pleasure in!
