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‘Worst day ever’: Hemp consumers, vendors react to THCa ban
Tennessee's new state law banning THCa products in hemp, effective July 1, 2026, has prompted a rush at dispensaries and smoke shops. Consumers and vendors express concern over losing access to medicinal products and economic opportunities, with some businesses relocating operations out of state.
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