Looming shutduwn, Waukesha hemp businesses face uncertainty as federal hemp ban approach

From gummies and sleep aids to beverages and topical products, Wisconsin businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products are preparing for major federal changes that could affect what they are allowed to keep on their shelves. At Ethereal Gold Dispensary in Waukesha, the warnings are already up. A sign on the door tells customers about restrictions expected to take effect Dec. 11, and the business is handing out information with purchases.December 11 is really when they decide if the hemp industry is going to continue or not, owner Bill Fuchs said. Fuchs said products that could be affected include cannabis edibles, cannabis beverages, [and] some of the cannabis topicals.But businesses are watching two separate dates.The first is Nov. 12, when restrictions involving synthetic cannabinoids are set to take effect under changes to federal law. Jeremy Smith, CEO of TabEASE, said businesses are still trying to determine exactly what products will be affected.As of right now there is this doo