NRA fights ban to save your bar's THC drinks
Your favorite bar's THC drinks are about to get yanked thanks to a November ban, and the National Restaurant Association says it's a multi-million dollar disaster for restaurants.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Wine Spirits
Key points
- The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is lobbying Congress to delay a federal law set for November that would ban hemp-derived THC beverages.
- Restaurant operators view these drinks as a vital high-margin revenue stream for the 'sober-curious' Gen Z and Millennial demographics.
- The NRA argues that a sudden ban, rather than a clear regulatory framework, will hurt small businesses and drive the market into unsafe, unregulated channels.
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