"They say they give you the law, but the law said no, and the people said yes"

Section 781 of the FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act modifies the federal definition of hemp, setting a strict limit of 0.3% total THC—including Delta-9 and THCa—on a dry-weight basis. It specifically excludes, from the hemp classification, viable seeds from cannabis plants that exceed this 0.3% limit, as well as synthetic or manufactured cannabinoids.

This legislation, effective as of the November 12, 2025, signing, also explicitly protects "industrial hemp" grown for non-intoxicating, non-cannabinoid products like fibers and oil. For more in-depth, original documentation, consult the Congressional Research Service Product and Farm Bill Primer: Horticulture Title.