Illinois hemp THC drink ban takes effect; firms ship stock to neighboring states

Illinois' ban on hemp-derived THC products, attached to a spending bill, took effect at midnight, reclassifying these drinks as illegal narcotics. Manufacturers are diverting inventory to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Tennessee, which have different regulations. The move creates regulatory fragmentation and potential supply shifts across state lines.

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