National Restaurant Association Calls on Congress to Establish a National Regulatory Framework for Hemp- Derived THC Beverages Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation A federal ban on the drinks set to take effect in November would eliminate this $1.6 billion market opportunity for restaurant operators WASHINGTON, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association today called on Congress to delay a federal ban on hemp-derived THC beverages set to take effect in November, and urged lawmakers ...