A federal ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products is set to take effect nationwide late next year, but the psychoactive goods that have soared in popularity through a loophole could be outlawed much sooner in Chicago under a proposal before the City Council.

Hemp industry leaders were blindsided by the federal ban tacked onto the spending bill that President Donald Trump signed last month to reopen the government. Barring additional action from Congress, hemp-THC products will be illegal in November 2026.

Local business owners on Tuesday said they were just as stunned by 13th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn’s proposed ordinance that would ban most sales of intoxicating hemp beverages, gummies and other products in the city within 10 days of council approval.

“This ordinance turns respected Chic

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