When Does the Hemp Ban Start? (Your 2026 Countdown Guide)

Everyone keeps asking the same question: “When does this new hemp ban kick in?”

Here’s the answer:

• The law is already passed as part of the government funding bill.

• Enforcement and full compliance hit November 2026.

• States may roll out earlier enforcement depending on how they align with federal law.

• Expect changes to supply chains, shipping restrictions, and COA requirements starting in late 2025.

Think of the next 12–18 months as a weird limbo period:
A lot is still legal, but the writing is very much on the wall.

TL;DR: The countdown has begun. Reformulate, reorganize, or diversify by late 2026.