Russell Thomas
Coverage of Russell Thomas in the Nexus archive.
- New Tennessee hemp laws take effect July 1, causing some businesses to close, relocate, or adapt
New Tennessee hemp laws effective July 1 ban online sales of hemp products and restrict products with more than 0.3% dry weight cannabinoids, prompting some businesses to close, relocate, or adapt their offerings. Companies like Consider It Flowers are moving out of state, while others, such as Perfect Plant, are shifting to compliant products like canned beverages and vapes.
- Tennessee finalizes hemp rules banning the sale of THCA starting July 1
Tennessee will ban the sale of THCA starting July 1, enforced by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission under a 2025 state law. THCA, which converts to illegal THC when burned, was central to the hemp industry, which lawmakers aim to restrict after economic impact estimates reached $180 million. Industry experts predict the ban will severely disrupt the market, with Rep. John Crawford noting potential business closures.