Minneapolis Hemp-Drink Businesses Scramble Ahead of Federal Law Capping THC at 0.4 Milligrams on Dec. 11
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Businesses selling hemp-derived THC drinks and edibles in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, are scrambling to adjust before a new federal law takes effect.
The law, effective December 11, caps THC in hemp-derived products at 0.4 milligrams, while Minnesota's current market allows drinks and edibles with up to 10 milligrams. Minnesota legalized hemp-derived THC products in 2022, fueling a booming industry.
Northern Coffeeworks in south Minneapolis says THC beverages and edibles have become a popular menu item alongside coffee, but learned last week that its payment processor, Square, will no longer process THC product sales; Square says it began notifying sellers in August to comply with the coming federal restrictions. Indeed Brewing, which also uses Square, has shifted hemp product sales to cash only. Industry members say Minnesota's THC drinks market faces a major shake-up once the law takes effect.
Source: Minnesota Current
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