A former Marijuana Policy Project leader challenges the group's support for legal hemp intoxicants, spotlighting regulatory splits and their impact on the DMV weed market.

Texas now counts the full weight of a delta-8 edible toward felony brackets—up to 20 years—while an ounce of marijuana remains a misdemeanor. A federal 0.4 mg per-container cap on hemp products hits Dec. 11.

Hawaii banned smokable hemp in 2020 but largely left it on shelves until a 2026 enforcement push. Retailers sued as the state cites prior law, a new registry, and federal THC rule changes.