Buried deep in the government shutdown deal is a provision that would make many hemp-derived products illegal, threatening a fast-growing industry in Georgia.

Ky., said he will not support speedy passage of a deal to reopen the government because of a provision that would make some THC products illegal.

The plan to reopen the federal government hinges on a bill provision that critics say would crater the hemp industry, a key crop in Kentucky.

Since the federal government shutdown began, Republicans have called on Democrats to abandon their goal of extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and pass a "clean" spending bill.

Alexander Malyshev and Sarah Ganley of Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP discuss the intensifying federal and state crackdown on intoxicating hemp products, noting recent court rulings and multistate advocacy.

Hemp businesses are closely watching the House vote that could end the government shutdown. The spending bill takes aim at the legislation, which allows many hemp-derived THC products to be sold. If passed, many could be banned, severely impacting the hemp industry. Republican Sen. Rand Paul says it would "devastate" hemp farmers.

Federal lawmakers closed the loophole that has allowed for an array of intoxicating cannabinoids that have generated a billion-dollar Illinois market — and is now largely illegal.

The lower chamber of the US Congress is set to vote today on a bill to end the longest government shutdown in the country's history. It's been 43 days since the shutdown began. Th