Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/nrbc-compliance-brief The NRBC Compliance Brief is a daily two-minute audio briefing on U.S. alcohol and hemp/THC regulation, covering federal agencies and all 50 states: TTB rulings and rulemaking, state alcohol authority actions, the federal hemp-ban timeline, THC-beverage rules, court decisions, taxes, tariffs, licensing, and enforcement. A new episode arrives every morning around 7 AM Eastern. Produced by the compliance desk at New Realm Brewing Co. and narrated with AI assistance under the direction of CFO Jeremy Barnes. Strictly factual and neutral: what passed, what was signed, what a court held, and the dates that matter — with every position attributed to the person or group who took it. For general information only — not legal advice. Want the full written brief with source links in your inbox each morning? Email jbarnes@newrealmbrewing.com with the subject "Subscribe - Compliance Brief" © 2026 New Realm Brewing Co. c58fc349-c43d-56c5-bb04-7c9ff01d1b3c yes 9fb5e360-b82e-11f1-9cec-85dbd878be66 Preview — NRBC Compliance Brief (Aug 14, 2026) en Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:56:06 -0400 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:56:28 -0400 https://compliance.newrealmbrewing.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/Brm3QOHPkMoQVx28lvogk7QFzgLrZJKVi6V_LShVFJw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84OWVh/NTU0MDhkZjVhMjUy/ZWYzMDgyYzc5YzUx/Zjg2ZS5wbmc.jpg https://compliance.newrealmbrewing.com episodic Jeremy Barnes The NRBC Compliance Brief is a daily two-minute audio briefing on U.S. alcohol and hemp/THC regulation, covering federal agencies and all 50 states: TTB rulings and rulemaking, state alcohol authority actions, the federal hemp-ban timeline, THC-beverage rules, court decisions, taxes, tariffs, licensing, and enforcement. A new episode arrives every morning around 7 AM Eastern. Produced by the compliance desk at New Realm Brewing Co. and narrated with AI assistance under the direction of CFO Jeremy Barnes. Strictly factual and neutral: what passed, what was signed, what a court held, and the dates that matter — with every position attributed to the person or group who took it. For general information only — not legal advice. Want the full written brief with source links in your inbox each morning? Email jbarnes@newrealmbrewing.com with the subject "Subscribe - Compliance Brief" The NRBC Compliance Brief is a daily two-minute audio briefing on U.S. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy Jeremy Barnes jbarnes@newrealmbrewing.com No No Vol. 1, Ed. 62 — Wed Oct 14: Supreme Court declines Ohio wine-shipping case full 7e642e37-0fcb-4dee-8ccf-6918f1597454 https://share.transistor.fm/s/876fd59c Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:56:04 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 131 The Supreme Court declines to review Ohio's ban on out-of-state wine retailer shipping, DEA weighs in on a GAO report in the rescheduling hearing, and the Massachusetts auditor calls for ending liquor-license quotas. For general information only — not legal advice. The Supreme Court declines to review Ohio's ban on out-of-state wine retailer shipping, DEA weighs in on a GAO report in the rescheduling hearing, and the Massachusetts auditor calls for ending liquor-license quotas. For general information only — not leg alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 61 — Tue Oct 13: North Carolina braces for federal hemp THC limits full b3156e93-3f10-480c-a76d-fe09e85ec3ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcce1b83 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:53:17 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 135 North Carolina’s $3 billion hemp industry prepares for the Nov. 12 and Dec. 11 federal THC limits; the Distilled Spirits Council asks the administration to drop the remaining 10% tariff on EU cognac and liqueurs; Washington opens comments on its medical-market certification rule. For general information only — not legal advice. North Carolina’s $3 billion hemp industry prepares for the Nov. 12 and Dec. 11 federal THC limits; the Distilled Spirits Council asks the administration to drop the remaining 10% tariff on EU cognac and liqueurs; Washington opens comments on its medical-m alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 60 — Mon Oct 12: Connecticut nets $2 million unlicensed-THC distribution settlement full b6f647be-58bf-4372-93a1-0ab2510ce3dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/822a5cf9 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:50:48 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 144 Connecticut reaches a two-million-dollar settlement over unlicensed THC distribution; a consumer group asks Congress to keep the December 11 hemp deadline in place; the Arkansas Supreme Court requires one wholesaler for Kirkland Signature beverages. For general information only — not legal advice. Connecticut reaches a two-million-dollar settlement over unlicensed THC distribution; a consumer group asks Congress to keep the December 11 hemp deadline in place; the Arkansas Supreme Court requires one wholesaler for Kirkland Signature beverages. For g alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 59 — Sun Oct 11: Rhode Island readies updated hemp-beverage guidance full 9346fe05-bdcd-4ebf-a25f-5b986b1cb644 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ab7208e Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:55:50 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 126 Rhode Island regulators plan updated hemp guidance ahead of the Dec. 11 federal THC limit, the Marijuana Policy Project asks Congress to halt the hemp ban, and New Jersey weighs aligning its hemp-beverage deadline with the federal date. For general information only — not legal advice. Rhode Island regulators plan updated hemp guidance ahead of the Dec. 11 federal THC limit, the Marijuana Policy Project asks Congress to halt the hemp ban, and New Jersey weighs aligning its hemp-beverage deadline with the federal date. For general inform alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 58 — Sat Oct 10: DOJ, challengers set rescheduling appeal timeline full 188001da-593a-4fa0-85c0-277c2f840ab3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e89de58 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:53:36 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 132 The Justice Department and challengers propose a briefing timeline in the marijuana rescheduling appeal, Sierra Nevada shifts Denver-area distribution to Reyes, and Missouri's November 12 hemp transition nears. For general information only — not legal advice. The Justice Department and challengers propose a briefing timeline in the marijuana rescheduling appeal, Sierra Nevada shifts Denver-area distribution to Reyes, and Missouri's November 12 hemp transition nears. For general information only — not legal adv alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 57 — Fri Oct 9: Massachusetts senators to vote against cannabis retail repeal full dcd8eaf3-984c-47f3-bac2-18aff47b687d https://share.transistor.fm/s/97d2fde5 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:54:00 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 133 Massachusetts senators say they will vote against the Question 8 retail cannabis repeal; Washington opens rulemaking on medical-cannabis certification for federal registration; a Missouri jury awards $10 million in a license ownership dispute. For general information only — not legal advice. Massachusetts senators say they will vote against the Question 8 retail cannabis repeal; Washington opens rulemaking on medical-cannabis certification for federal registration; a Missouri jury awards $10 million in a license ownership dispute. For general alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 56 — Thu Oct 8: State regulators press DEA for rescheduling guidance full a7ef5843-0f0c-48fc-b54c-40bfec936bcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/78aa4afe Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:50:37 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 133 State regulators say the DEA has not answered rescheduling implementation questions; Ohio package-size and potency rules take effect; Los Angeles delays its cannabis license-renewal tax rule. For general information only — not legal advice. State regulators say the DEA has not answered rescheduling implementation questions; Ohio package-size and potency rules take effect; Los Angeles delays its cannabis license-renewal tax rule. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 55 — Wed Oct 7: DEA opens cannabis supply-chain registration, fees set full 7224e255-cd0a-494d-b0e9-0bd08c2d3134 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80376d09 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:49:11 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 140 DEA opens federal Schedule III registration for state-licensed cannabis manufacturers, distributors and labs with annual fees by tier; prohibition groups ask the D.C. Circuit to block the Medicare hemp coverage plan; TTB opens comments on brewery records and labeling. For general information only — not legal advice. DEA opens federal Schedule III registration for state-licensed cannabis manufacturers, distributors and labs with annual fees by tier; prohibition groups ask the D.C. Circuit to block the Medicare hemp coverage plan; TTB opens comments on brewery records alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 54 — Tue Oct 6: Delta-8 cutoff unclear as FDA misses deadline full df8d3902-a62b-4b63-ba70-8009af0be800 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e40048d4 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:50:43 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 133 Delta-8 THC's federal cutoff date remains unclear as FDA misses a guidance deadline; Treasury and IRS put Section 280E cannabis tax guidance on the 2026–27 priority plan; Rhode Island hemp-THC sellers wind down ahead of the December 11 federal limit. For general information only — not legal advice. Delta-8 THC's federal cutoff date remains unclear as FDA misses a guidance deadline; Treasury and IRS put Section 280E cannabis tax guidance on the 2026–27 priority plan; Rhode Island hemp-THC sellers wind down ahead of the December 11 federal limit. For alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 53 — Mon Oct 5: Oregon hemp suppliers close ahead of federal ban full d915b5aa-f244-45cb-9956-ed225cc9e49c https://share.transistor.fm/s/335b6d0c Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:51:01 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 132 Oregon hemp suppliers wind down ahead of the December 11 federal hemp deadline; four senators ask DOJ to investigate criminal networks in cannabis and hemp; Virginia surveys medical patients ahead of its adult-use launch. For general information only — not legal advice. Oregon hemp suppliers wind down ahead of the December 11 federal hemp deadline; four senators ask DOJ to investigate criminal networks in cannabis and hemp; Virginia surveys medical patients ahead of its adult-use launch. For general information only — no alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 52 — Sun Oct 4: Colorado reports illnesses tied to recalled THC vapes full 0f66fb10-4de7-4d5a-9284-a1878af5a112 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d795d86 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:55:11 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 129 Colorado logs illness reports tied to recalled Craft vaporizers, TTB opens 2027 CBMA import tax-benefit assignments, and Georgia's medical cannabis delivery rules await final sign-off. For general information only — not legal advice. Colorado logs illness reports tied to recalled Craft vaporizers, TTB opens 2027 CBMA import tax-benefit assignments, and Georgia's medical cannabis delivery rules await final sign-off. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 51 — Sat Oct 3: FTC settles pricing case with Southern Glazer's full aba79397-71a3-4260-8b21-29f944ecfb43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21cce457 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:48:33 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 132 The FTC finalizes its Robinson-Patman settlement with Southern Glazer's, requiring pricing parity for independent retailers; plus new Florida 2028 legalization measures, New York passing $4.1 billion in adult-use sales, and Virginia's patient survey ahead of its retail launch. For general information only — not legal advice. The FTC finalizes its Robinson-Patman settlement with Southern Glazer's, requiring pricing parity for independent retailers; plus new Florida 2028 legalization measures, New York passing $4.1 billion in adult-use sales, and Virginia's patient survey ahead alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 50 — Fri Oct 2: California sets new labeling rules for THC drinks full 3dee4ddf-66e7-418d-abbb-7b62bd192841 https://share.transistor.fm/s/447b32bf Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:49:10 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 132 California signs AB 2532 serving-size labeling rules for THC drinks, four senators ask DOJ to probe Chinese involvement in marijuana and hemp markets, Georgia approves mail delivery of medical cannabis, and Martignetti closes its RNDC control-state acquisition. For general information only — not legal advice. California signs AB 2532 serving-size labeling rules for THC drinks, four senators ask DOJ to probe Chinese involvement in marijuana and hemp markets, Georgia approves mail delivery of medical cannabis, and Martignetti closes its RNDC control-state acquis alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 49 — Thu Oct 1: DEA judge pauses marijuana rescheduling hearing full 24e62046-7ff3-4e9b-aabd-758dda01b13f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fffdc90d Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:52:55 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 141 A DEA judge pauses the marijuana rescheduling hearing over a GAO report, hemp beverages hit a $300 million benchmark, Keg 1 River City moves on RNDC's Kentucky business, and Georgia takes up cannabis mail-delivery rules. For general information only — not legal advice. A DEA judge pauses the marijuana rescheduling hearing over a GAO report, hemp beverages hit a $300 million benchmark, Keg 1 River City moves on RNDC's Kentucky business, and Georgia takes up cannabis mail-delivery rules. For general information only — not alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 48 — Wed Sep 30: Connecticut cannabis tax overhaul takes effect tomorrow full f4e65e91-46d4-492e-8d7c-e6ee146c86ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/6404b6a3 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:49:43 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 126 Connecticut's flat 10.75% cannabis tax and higher THC beverage limits take effect October 1; TTB opens Q3 CBMA import refund claims Thursday; Coors Distributing sues Constellation and Mark Anthony over terminations. For general information only — not legal advice. Connecticut's flat 10.75% cannabis tax and higher THC beverage limits take effect October 1; TTB opens Q3 CBMA import refund claims Thursday; Coors Distributing sues Constellation and Mark Anthony over terminations. For general information only — not lega alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 47 — Tue Sep 29: Pennsylvania senator proposes statewide hemp-THC framework full 88f47120-75b4-4dc5-bacd-d99b52b88739 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97158780 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:49:04 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 116 A Pennsylvania senator unveils a statewide hemp-THC regulation bill; the Sixth Circuit narrows the injunction on Ohio's hemp restrictions; a federal judge ends the BuzzBallz–Patco RTD fight; California expands cannabis testing and track-and-trace. For general information only — not legal advice. A Pennsylvania senator unveils a statewide hemp-THC regulation bill; the Sixth Circuit narrows the injunction on Ohio's hemp restrictions; a federal judge ends the BuzzBallz–Patco RTD fight; California expands cannabis testing and track-and-trace. For gen alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 46 — Mon Sep 28: Massachusetts voters oppose cannabis-sales repeal, poll finds full 3358caa4-b1b0-41c2-8282-1c9e7fd08f7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/00fd10a2 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:51:10 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 129 A University of New Hampshire poll finds Massachusetts voters oppose the November cannabis-sales repeal initiative 71–24; the Canadian packaged-alcohol import exclusion takes effect Tuesday; Pennsylvania leaders discuss possible 2027 legalization; Michigan posts Q4 wholesale-tax price guidance. For general information only — not legal advice. A University of New Hampshire poll finds Massachusetts voters oppose the November cannabis-sales repeal initiative 71–24; the Canadian packaged-alcohol import exclusion takes effect Tuesday; Pennsylvania leaders discuss possible 2027 legalization; Michiga alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 45 — Sun Sep 27: Denver distributor contests Constellation, Mark Anthony terminations full 6136e047-28ab-4bb2-8211-5ff08aa5e54d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1973eb76 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:49:59 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 135 A Denver distribution dispute tops today's brief: Coors Distributing plans to contest terminations by Constellation Brands and Mark Anthony Brands. Plus a federal NIL amendment covering alcohol and cannabis, Massachusetts and California actions, and key hemp deadlines. For general information only — not legal advice. A Denver distribution dispute tops today's brief: Coors Distributing plans to contest terminations by Constellation Brands and Mark Anthony Brands. Plus a federal NIL amendment covering alcohol and cannabis, Massachusetts and California actions, and key h alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 44 — Sat Sep 26: Montana ties cannabis licenses to resident control full 1dbd6be9-ce6a-43d7-99cf-3ffb6eb7ba8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/242a0572 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:51:52 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 136 Montana ties cannabis licenses to resident operational control effective today; Arizona sues the maker of Feel Free kratom shots; a Pennsylvania Senate panel takes up adult-use legalization. For general information only — not legal advice. Montana ties cannabis licenses to resident operational control effective today; Arizona sues the maker of Feel Free kratom shots; a Pennsylvania Senate panel takes up adult-use legalization. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 43 — Fri Sep 25: Canadian packaged-alcohol import ban takes effect Monday full f6364cb4-5eee-4e5b-8f8a-0b70972446de https://share.transistor.fm/s/b04f5a7c Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:51:02 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 119 The U.S. import ban on Canadian packaged alcohol takes effect Monday, September 29; Nebraska's attorney general ends his challenge to the state's medical cannabis law; Florida proposes new background-screening rules for cannabis businesses. For general information only — not legal advice. The U.S. import ban on Canadian packaged alcohol takes effect Monday, September 29; Nebraska's attorney general ends his challenge to the state's medical cannabis law; Florida proposes new background-screening rules for cannabis businesses. For general in alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 42 — Thu Sep 24: GAO flags gaps in federal drug scheduling process full 3b83c764-8ec2-4ad7-8901-3258b73486e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22178455 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:48:56 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 133 GAO finds gaps in DEA and FDA drug scheduling procedures; a 59-group alcohol coalition urges a permanent U.S.-Canada deal before the September 29 import order; Missouri's Supreme Court hears a cannabis license-scoring case. For general information only — not legal advice. GAO finds gaps in DEA and FDA drug scheduling procedures; a 59-group alcohol coalition urges a permanent U.S.-Canada deal before the September 29 import order; Missouri's Supreme Court hears a cannabis license-scoring case. For general information only — alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 40 — Wed Sep 23: Maryland drafts new cannabis licensing rules full bd7982b7-33fb-413a-83d1-9338a175d210 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5202947 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:16:23 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 140 Maryland floats cannabis rule changes tying license renewals to tax compliance; two-thirds of Missouri operators skipped DEA registration under rescheduling; Minnesota retailers report THC beverage growth ahead of the December 11 federal deadline. For general information only — not legal advice. Maryland floats cannabis rule changes tying license renewals to tax compliance; two-thirds of Missouri operators skipped DEA registration under rescheduling; Minnesota retailers report THC beverage growth ahead of the December 11 federal deadline. For gen alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 41 — Wed Sep 23: Special Edition — Virginia adult-use draft rules full 1a5f3dfc-e1ab-4aba-811f-a42d1bc9359e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d5467fe Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:16:21 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 132 Special edition: the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority has drafted rules for adult-use retail sales — the tiered fee schedule, a 350-store cap, applications opening February 1, 2027, and a July 1, 2027 launch. For general information only — not legal advice. Special edition: the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority has drafted rules for adult-use retail sales — the tiered fee schedule, a 350-store cap, applications opening February 1, 2027, and a July 1, 2027 launch. For general information only — not legal ad alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 39 — Tue Sep 22: North Carolina panel floats state-run cannabis retail full 8ee7069f-2018-424a-9e33-e4caa1014f54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ced9144 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:49:33 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 138 North Carolina's cannabis advisory panel weighs state-run retail stores with private cultivation, a Fourth Circuit panel questions the DEA's Schedule I rule for hemp-derived HHC, and Colorado sets fourth-quarter marijuana excise tax rates. For general information only — not legal advice. North Carolina's cannabis advisory panel weighs state-run retail stores with private cultivation, a Fourth Circuit panel questions the DEA's Schedule I rule for hemp-derived HHC, and Colorado sets fourth-quarter marijuana excise tax rates. For general inf alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 38 — Mon Sep 21: Texas defends hemp license fees in appeals court full 1bdfdcb0-d59b-414b-bfeb-2ab066a9f75c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7430fe0 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:52:54 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 133 Texas defends its hemp product rules and per-location license fees in an appeals court filing; a North Carolina poll finds majority support for keeping hemp THC products legal for adults 21 and over; the Canadian alcohol import ban takes effect September 29. For general information only — not legal advice. Texas defends its hemp product rules and per-location license fees in an appeals court filing; a North Carolina poll finds majority support for keeping hemp THC products legal for adults 21 and over; the Canadian alcohol import ban takes effect September alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 37 — Sun Sep 20: Ohio brewers seek beer franchise law overhaul full a8331337-9057-459e-b397-f9e1eb6a4300 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e542dd57 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:49:31 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 122 Ohio craft brewers press lawmakers to overhaul the state's 1974 beer franchise law, New York moves delinquent cannabis retailers to cash-on-delivery terms, and Missouri recalls infused pre-rolls after a mold test failure. For general information only — not legal advice. Ohio craft brewers press lawmakers to overhaul the state's 1974 beer franchise law, New York moves delinquent cannabis retailers to cash-on-delivery terms, and Missouri recalls infused pre-rolls after a mold test failure. For general information only — no alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 36 — Sat Sep 19: Michigan revokes cannabis license, sets record fine full 363b83c5-59de-4dda-a575-1315c7f6f023 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ca994ec Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:51:09 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 141 Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency revokes the Muha Meds maker's license with a record $2 million fine; Alabama drops its objection to federal rescheduling; Massachusetts opens a major licensing overhaul. For general information only — not legal advice. Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency revokes the Muha Meds maker's license with a record $2 million fine; Alabama drops its objection to federal rescheduling; Massachusetts opens a major licensing overhaul. For general information only — not legal advice alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 35 — Fri Sep 18: Appeals court weighs Illinois wine shipping ban full cfa3dbdf-edc5-4ec8-bace-95bacd85e16f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f29dfea Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:49:26 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 126 A federal appeals court hears a challenge to Illinois's ban on out-of-state direct wine shipments, a bipartisan House bill would shield insurers serving state-licensed cannabis businesses, and Colorado expands product-safety testing. For general information only — not legal advice. A federal appeals court hears a challenge to Illinois's ban on out-of-state direct wine shipments, a bipartisan House bill would shield insurers serving state-licensed cannabis businesses, and Colorado expands product-safety testing. For general informati alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 34 — Thu Sep 17: Supreme Court asked to review licensing residency rules full 17326f65-bea3-4d1b-9271-70a9977ed99b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecca5d39 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:49:44 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 133 A petition asks the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether states may favor residents in cannabis licensing; Hawaii publishes hemp registration guidance at $50 per location; the Canadian alcohol import ban takes effect September 29. For general information only — not legal advice. A petition asks the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether states may favor residents in cannabis licensing; Hawaii publishes hemp registration guidance at $50 per location; the Canadian alcohol import ban takes effect September 29. For general information alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 33 — Wed Sep 16: Pennsylvania charges 12 over store-sold THC products full a080207e-8b24-4873-a963-0b6d86c59f82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/344face0 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:51:40 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 129 Pennsylvania charges 12 in an $18.7 million THC trafficking case tied to convenience stores; Texas hemp fees now $5,000 per retail location and $10,000 per manufacturer location; the SAFE Banking Act is reintroduced. For general information only — not legal advice. Pennsylvania charges 12 in an $18.7 million THC trafficking case tied to convenience stores; Texas hemp fees now $5,000 per retail location and $10,000 per manufacturer location; the SAFE Banking Act is reintroduced. For general information only — not leg alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 32 — Tue Sep 15: Ban on Canadian alcohol imports begins September 29 full 60c55d71-808a-4244-b24f-bef41a3c2213 https://share.transistor.fm/s/186172b6 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:50:09 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 136 A proclamation published Monday excludes Canadian packaged beer, wine and spirits from U.S. importation starting September 29; New York signals enforcement against unlicensed hemp THC beverages; Missouri prepares for November 12 hemp rules. For general information only — not legal advice. A proclamation published Monday excludes Canadian packaged beer, wine and spirits from U.S. importation starting September 29; New York signals enforcement against unlicensed hemp THC beverages; Missouri prepares for November 12 hemp rules. For general in alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 31 — Mon Sep 14: Southern Glazer’s pays $12.5M to settle bribery probe full 4ff496c0-6a5c-4f8a-818f-22c3d47e43c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/207b29c4 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:50:16 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 138 Southern Glazer’s agrees to pay $12.5 million to resolve a federal bribery investigation; Trump says he will lift the 10 percent Irish whiskey tariff; and the Sixth Circuit rules marijuana contracts unenforceable in federal court. For general information only — not legal advice. Southern Glazer’s agrees to pay $12.5 million to resolve a federal bribery investigation; Trump says he will lift the 10 percent Irish whiskey tariff; and the Sixth Circuit rules marijuana contracts unenforceable in federal court. For general information alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 30 — Sun Sep 13: Constellation to exit Coors Distributing in Colorado full 671dbeaa-108b-40e4-bb91-ce92f4778476 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0395946e Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:48:59 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 142 Constellation Brands gives 30-day notice to exit Molson Coors' Denver distributor; a Mississippi dispensary presses DEA over Schedule III staffing conditions; Illinois licenses 37 dual-purpose dispensaries. For general information only — not legal advice. Constellation Brands gives 30-day notice to exit Molson Coors' Denver distributor; a Mississippi dispensary presses DEA over Schedule III staffing conditions; Illinois licenses 37 dual-purpose dispensaries. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 29 — Sat Sep 12: Nebraska high court rejects medical cannabis challenge full 19e40f61-938e-4a4d-9a6a-aa2f62661e20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c213344c Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:49:35 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 138 Nebraska's Supreme Court rejects a challenge to the state's voter-approved medical cannabis laws; DEA registration conditions under the marijuana rescheduling come into focus; Georgia medical patients gain vaporization access; and semimonthly excise filers face three September return periods. For general information only — not legal advice. Nebraska's Supreme Court rejects a challenge to the state's voter-approved medical cannabis laws; DEA registration conditions under the marijuana rescheduling come into focus; Georgia medical patients gain vaporization access; and semimonthly excise filer alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 28 — Fri Sep 11: Southern Glazer's pays $12.5M in trade-practice settlement full d77284b4-5611-4be9-b168-7f13819adecb https://share.transistor.fm/s/27e11fd1 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 131 Southern Glazer's agrees to pay $12.5 million to resolve a federal bribery and false-invoicing investigation; Census data shows $15.8 billion in state marijuana tax revenue over five years; a Connecticut judge dismisses hemp farmers' challenge to state THC limits; Illinois expands medical sales under a law that also caps hemp THC per container. For general information only — not legal advice. Southern Glazer's agrees to pay $12.5 million to resolve a federal bribery and false-invoicing investigation; Census data shows $15.8 billion in state marijuana tax revenue over five years; a Connecticut judge dismisses hemp farmers' challenge to state TH alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 27 — Thu Sep 10: Appeals court lets marijuana rescheduling proceed full 2e1062de-1a22-44bb-b782-1a0f0a14e843 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d695f624 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:49:04 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 128 The D.C. Circuit declines to halt marijuana rescheduling; Massachusetts passes $10 billion in recreational sales ahead of a November rollback vote; a Pennsylvania audit finds medical marijuana oversight gaps. For general information only — not legal advice. The D.C. Circuit declines to halt marijuana rescheduling; Massachusetts passes $10 billion in recreational sales ahead of a November rollback vote; a Pennsylvania audit finds medical marijuana oversight gaps. For general information only — not legal advic alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 26 — Wed Sep 9: Report: hemp ban would close 68% of businesses full c8b073d8-5945-4a41-a98b-be064639dfa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/440acf44 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:58:05 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 126 A Whitney Economics analysis projects the December 11 federal hemp ban would close 68 percent of U.S. hemp businesses; GAO reports continued cannabis banking barriers; Ohio and Colorado take product-safety actions. For general information only — not legal advice. A Whitney Economics analysis projects the December 11 federal hemp ban would close 68 percent of U.S. hemp businesses; GAO reports continued cannabis banking barriers; Ohio and Colorado take product-safety actions. For general information only — not legal alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 25 — Tue Sep 8: Convenience stores press Congress to regulate hemp THC full 74815880-90ea-41a5-aa4f-110ef8b2b621 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb11d8a3 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:01:38 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 116 Convenience-store industry asks Congress to regulate hemp THC products rather than let the December 11 ban take effect; a CRS report sees higher odds of Supreme Court review of cannabis licensing splits; a Texas judge lets hemp enforcement continue. For general information only — not legal advice. Convenience-store industry asks Congress to regulate hemp THC products rather than let the December 11 ban take effect; a CRS report sees higher odds of Supreme Court review of cannabis licensing splits; a Texas judge lets hemp enforcement continue. For g alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 24 — Mon Sep 7: House Republicans split over hemp THC regulation full b08b80af-87a5-4b21-a56d-ae4b4ae9b173 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4998aad7 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:54:03 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 124 House Republicans divide over regulating or banning hemp THC products ahead of the December 11 federal deadline; North Carolina's legislature takes up hemp rules in November. For general information only — not legal advice. House Republicans divide over regulating or banning hemp THC products ahead of the December 11 federal deadline; North Carolina's legislature takes up hemp rules in November. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 23 — Sun Sep 6: Nevada weighs cannabis tax overhaul, hemp beverage tax full 9672394c-63ca-40f3-8b1c-be40abb6a55e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a759600 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:02:19 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 133 A Nevada panel weighs eliminating the wholesale cannabis excise tax, raising the retail tax and taxing hemp beverages; Nebraska's Supreme Court upholds voter-approved medical cannabis laws; three firms seek DEA research authorizations. For general information only — not legal advice. A Nevada panel weighs eliminating the wholesale cannabis excise tax, raising the retail tax and taxing hemp beverages; Nebraska's Supreme Court upholds voter-approved medical cannabis laws; three firms seek DEA research authorizations. For general informa alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 22 — Sat Sep 5: New Mexico tracking rollout losses mount, suit resets full 2bf010a6-8eb7-4f9a-8fcc-6a442d0e327c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a89ec8e Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:09:41 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 127 New Mexico retailers report six-figure losses after the state's tracking-system cutover as the industry's court challenge resets; FDA opens a 60-day botanical drug comment period; Missouri recalls products over modified cannabinoids. For general information only — not legal advice. New Mexico retailers report six-figure losses after the state's tracking-system cutover as the industry's court challenge resets; FDA opens a 60-day botanical drug comment period; Missouri recalls products over modified cannabinoids. For general informati alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 21 — Fri Sep 4: New Mexico tracking cutover hits final deadline today full a08f7564-a859-42a4-8366-bb8486772039 https://share.transistor.fm/s/594eb85c Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:02:00 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 123 New Mexico retailers complete the forced move to the state's new NMS2S tracking system today with the industry's court challenge still undecided; California reports $8.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue; Missouri recalls chemically modified cannabinoid products. For general information only — not legal advice. New Mexico retailers complete the forced move to the state's new NMS2S tracking system today with the industry's court challenge still undecided; California reports $8.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue; Missouri recalls chemically modified cannabinoid pro alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 20 — Thu Sep 3: Trump signs hemp ban delay into law full 0aa43115-f89f-44b3-a9f6-6c6288b67a1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ac3d24e Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:52:58 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 127 President Trump signs the funding bill delaying the federal hemp THC ban to December 11; bipartisan lawmakers file hemp regulation bills; a New Mexico judge rules this morning on the tracking-system challenge. For general information only — not legal advice. President Trump signs the funding bill delaying the federal hemp THC ban to December 11; bipartisan lawmakers file hemp regulation bills; a New Mexico judge rules this morning on the tracking-system challenge. For general information only — not legal advi alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 19 — Wed Sep 2: Hemp ban delay clears Congress, heads to Trump full 3c434a4e-3fd0-4fe8-afc7-ba4b5f5ba063 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50ab1623 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:49:55 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 131 The House passes the funding bill 370–48, sending the hemp THC ban delay to December 11 to President Trump; a New Mexico judge waits until Thursday to rule on the tracking-system cutover; California defines child-attractive cannabis packaging. For general information only — not legal advice. The House passes the funding bill 370–48, sending the hemp THC ban delay to December 11 to President Trump; a New Mexico judge waits until Thursday to rule on the tracking-system cutover; California defines child-attractive cannabis packaging. For general alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 18 — Tue Sep 1: House to vote on delaying federal hemp ban full a0d26124-82cc-4fc6-9ace-2c09f4841e92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4b86d46 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:49:28 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 126 The House is expected to vote this week on a Senate-passed measure delaying federal hemp THC restrictions from November 12 to December 11; DEA sends a 26-question form to rescheduling registrants; New Mexico enters its tracking cutover and Missouri defends its hemp law in federal court. For general information only — not legal advice. The House is expected to vote this week on a Senate-passed measure delaying federal hemp THC restrictions from November 12 to December 11; DEA sends a 26-question form to rescheduling registrants; New Mexico enters its tracking cutover and Missouri defend alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 17 — Mon Aug 31: New Mexico tracking cutover enters final week full 1878d7c0-68c4-413b-9de1-6c71d7b1aba4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/636e29c1 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:48:30 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 128 New Mexico's cannabis track-and-trace cutover enters its final week with an emergency court motion still pending; Texas awaits a Travis County ruling on pausing THC enforcement; a House bill to delay federal hemp restrictions stands at 41 backers ahead of the November 12 effective date. For general information only — not legal advice. New Mexico's cannabis track-and-trace cutover enters its final week with an emergency court motion still pending; Texas awaits a Travis County ruling on pausing THC enforcement; a House bill to delay federal hemp restrictions stands at 41 backers ahead of alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 16 — Sun Aug 30: Texas judge hears bid to pause THC rules full 6282a563-e418-4956-a65d-bc6a112c61e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cb5537a Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:53:59 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 127 A Travis County judge weighs pausing Texas THC enforcement after Friday arguments; a bill to delay federal hemp restrictions reaches 41 House backers; New Mexico businesses press for an emergency order before the Sept. 4 track-and-trace cutover. For general information only — not legal advice. A Travis County judge weighs pausing Texas THC enforcement after Friday arguments; a bill to delay federal hemp restrictions reaches 41 House backers; New Mexico businesses press for an emergency order before the Sept. 4 track-and-trace cutover. For gener alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 15 — Sat Aug 29: Texas court weighs pause on THC enforcement full ba83c43d-3bb9-475c-a60e-c4fd22200637 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02e27bec Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:53:14 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 130 A Texas court weighs pausing state THC enforcement; the D.C. Circuit sets the schedule in the Medicare hemp coverage case; Virginia hemp businesses press for a hearing on the 2 mg cap. For general information only — not legal advice. A Texas court weighs pausing state THC enforcement; the D.C. Circuit sets the schedule in the Medicare hemp coverage case; Virginia hemp businesses press for a hearing on the 2 mg cap. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 14 — Fri Aug 28: Saskatchewan sets 50% levy on U.S. alcohol full dbb227ba-35b9-4102-995f-d056d4c0b568 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aec6f737 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:54:34 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 140 Saskatchewan keeps U.S. alcohol on shelves but adds a 50 percent levy starting September 8; Pennsylvania weighs hemp regulation over a ban; Michigan suspends a hemp processor license; Iowa's governor race splits on THC beverages. For general information only — not legal advice. Saskatchewan keeps U.S. alcohol on shelves but adds a 50 percent levy starting September 8; Pennsylvania weighs hemp regulation over a ban; Michigan suspends a hemp processor license; Iowa's governor race splits on THC beverages. For general information o alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 13 — Thu Aug 27: DEA publishes rescheduling transcript as decision nears full 97e1fc3b-9f06-46e2-bf1b-ec89c117bf4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/929ea46d Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:50:24 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 125 The DEA publishes the full 2,533-page transcript of its cannabis rescheduling hearing as the judge weighs a Schedule III recommendation; the Supreme Court is expected to consider the federal home-distilling ban this fall; a New Mexico credit union exits cannabis banking Nov. 1. For general information only — not legal advice. The DEA publishes the full 2,533-page transcript of its cannabis rescheduling hearing as the judge weighs a Schedule III recommendation; the Supreme Court is expected to consider the federal home-distilling ban this fall; a New Mexico credit union exits c alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 12 — Wed Aug 26: CRS says FDA hemp guidance six months overdue full e183551f-3c34-4bf3-91d4-87d5c78561fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/3af9b412 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:55:07 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 131 Congressional researchers say FDA’s hemp cannabinoid lists and container-definition guidance are six months overdue as the November 12 THC caps approach; House lawmakers remain split on a one-month delay; California sends a cannabis packaging bill to Gov. Newsom. For general information only — not legal advice. Congressional researchers say FDA’s hemp cannabinoid lists and container-definition guidance are six months overdue as the November 12 THC caps approach; House lawmakers remain split on a one-month delay; California sends a cannabis packaging bill to Gov. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 11 — Tue Aug 25: New Mexico businesses sue to halt tracking switch full 3ec99e2e-0036-45dc-a0f4-b6f34073923f https://share.transistor.fm/s/975b6df6 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:56:16 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 130 New Mexico cannabis businesses ask a court to halt the state's seed-to-sale system switch as transfers freeze; a bipartisan hemp beverage bill adds cosponsors; Montana adopts packaging and labeling rule changes. For general information only — not legal advice. New Mexico cannabis businesses ask a court to halt the state's seed-to-sale system switch as transfers freeze; a bipartisan hemp beverage bill adds cosponsors; Montana adopts packaging and labeling rule changes. For general information only — not legal ad alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 10 — Mon Aug 24: Tennessee projects $110 million hemp tax shortfall full 77178c47-16f4-4a2b-8fe4-144f7eed4f50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6850de9f Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:50:44 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 124 Tennessee's hemp ban puts the state on track for a $110 million tax shortfall; DEA's corrected rescheduling transcript is due Wednesday; Canada's retaliatory tariffs begin September 8. For general information only — not legal advice. Tennessee's hemp ban puts the state on track for a $110 million tax shortfall; DEA's corrected rescheduling transcript is due Wednesday; Canada's retaliatory tariffs begin September 8. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 9 — Sun Aug 23: Canada sets Sept. 8 tariff retaliation full 80c767ca-520e-4c55-9c1f-0dfa2f9eb4c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a51db87 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:12 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 138 Canada sets September 8 retaliatory tariffs as 50% U.S. tariffs covering alcoholic beverages take effect; Texas hemp retailers file a new federal lawsuit; Ontario stays silent on restocking U.S. alcohol. For general information only — not legal advice. Canada sets September 8 retaliatory tariffs as 50% U.S. tariffs covering alcoholic beverages take effect; Texas hemp retailers file a new federal lawsuit; Ontario stays silent on restocking U.S. alcohol. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 8 — Sat Aug 22: U.S.–Canada talks collapse; 50% tariffs take effect full e0bd534f-6289-4037-b2c8-7f1c207c9083 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0711886d Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:54:47 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 126 U.S.–Canada trade talks collapse and 50 percent tariffs take effect as Canada pledges dollar-for-dollar retaliation; FDA seeks a contractor to monitor hemp and cannabis posts on social media; Michigan recalls THC-infused drinks over potency limits. For general information only — not legal advice. U.S.–Canada trade talks collapse and 50 percent tariffs take effect as Canada pledges dollar-for-dollar retaliation; FDA seeks a contractor to monitor hemp and cannabis posts on social media; Michigan recalls THC-infused drinks over potency limits. For ge alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 7 — Fri Aug 21: All provinces agree to restock U.S. alcohol full ae38ee12-acf8-4c70-85e9-0c0d0182f79d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d507b21 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:58:05 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 127 All ten Canadian provinces agree to restock U.S. alcohol as a trade deal nears; New Hampshire overrides a medical cannabis veto; Michigan files enforcement complaints against two retailers. For general information only — not legal advice. All ten Canadian provinces agree to restock U.S. alcohol as a trade deal nears; New Hampshire overrides a medical cannabis veto; Michigan files enforcement complaints against two retailers. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 6 — Thu Aug 20: Carney asks provinces to restock U.S. alcohol full 71c076c9-ad8d-4387-a363-680044055b12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ae4e597 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:56:29 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 124 Canada's PM asks premiers to return U.S. alcohol to shelves as a tariff deal nears; Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead FDA; House members seek Schedule III guidance. For general information only — not legal advice. Canada's PM asks premiers to return U.S. alcohol to shelves as a tariff deal nears; Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead FDA; House members seek Schedule III guidance. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 5 — Wed Aug 19: Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs, citing pending deal full 63382d5c-e034-4177-8aa2-aa15406bae7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/41994bc7 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:49:54 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 120 The 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian beer, wine and spirits are paused for three days with a deal pending; DEA rescheduling final briefs are in; Virginia hemp businesses seek a special session. For general information only — not legal advice. The 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian beer, wine and spirits are paused for three days with a deal pending; DEA rescheduling final briefs are in; Virginia hemp businesses seek a special session. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 4 — Tue Aug 18: 50% tariffs on Canadian beverages arrive Wednesday full 966d32cd-47e5-469f-8d19-22061212d6a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/caaf766f Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:52:49 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 125 Fifty percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian beer, wine and spirits take effect Wednesday unless talks succeed; South Carolina leaves hemp THC drinks unregulated until January; Hawaii asks a court to dismiss a hemp-crackdown lawsuit. For general information only — not legal advice. Fifty percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian beer, wine and spirits take effect Wednesday unless talks succeed; South Carolina leaves hemp THC drinks unregulated until January; Hawaii asks a court to dismiss a hemp-crackdown lawsuit. For general information onl alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 3 — Mon Aug 17: Missouri hemp THC drinks face November ban full fbdd7752-a39a-41be-83d6-9677b3cf9336 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffbb6793 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:54:36 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 127 Missouri's hemp THC beverage carve-out hinges on a House vote to delay the federal ban; TTB finalizes the Columbia Hills viticultural area; U.S.–Canada tariffs covering beer, wine and spirits arrive Wednesday absent a deal. For general information only — not legal advice. Missouri's hemp THC beverage carve-out hinges on a House vote to delay the federal ban; TTB finalizes the Columbia Hills viticultural area; U.S.–Canada tariffs covering beer, wine and spirits arrive Wednesday absent a deal. For general information only — alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 2 — Sun Aug 16: Hemp store closures follow Virginia's 2 mg cap full 02f01f59-8573-4dab-b776-5e25ad283920 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b4e7d5d Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:55:41 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 136 Virginia's 2 mg hemp THC cap takes hold with the first store closures; TTB proposes four new viticultural areas; Massachusetts flags 13 products in its first THC potency audit. For general information only — not legal advice. Virginia's 2 mg hemp THC cap takes hold with the first store closures; TTB proposes four new viticultural areas; Massachusetts flags 13 products in its first THC potency audit. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Vol. 1, Ed. 1 — Sat Aug 15: Virginia's 2 mg hemp THC cap takes effect full c7cb34dd-86a7-471e-8c99-685788d591f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd340009 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:47:55 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 127 Virginia's 2 mg per-package hemp THC cap takes effect after a federal judge declines to block it; U.S. and Canadian negotiators work toward the August 19 tariff deadline with American alcohol's return to provincial shelves on the table; DEA defends its HHC listing in the Fourth Circuit. For general information only — not legal advice. Virginia's 2 mg per-package hemp THC cap takes effect after a federal judge declines to block it; U.S. and Canadian negotiators work toward the August 19 tariff deadline with American alcohol's return to provincial shelves on the table; DEA defends its HH alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No Preview — NRBC Compliance Brief (Aug 14, 2026) trailer cbf27ca0-a9e0-419f-8851-d377aae38f72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a12be14 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:04:10 -0400 Jeremy Barnes Jeremy Barnes 126 A preview of the NRBC Compliance Brief — the daily two-minute audio briefing on U.S. alcohol and hemp/THC regulation, federal and all 50 states. Volume 1, Edition 1 arrives Saturday, August 15. For general information only — not legal advice. A preview of the NRBC Compliance Brief — the daily two-minute audio briefing on U.S. alcohol and hemp/THC regulation, federal and all 50 states. Volume 1, Edition 1 arrives Saturday, August 15. For general information only — not legal advice. alcohol, hemp, THC, cannabis, compliance, regulation, TTB, beer, brewing, beverage, law, policy No