[News] MjBizDaily: Why the federal hemp THC ban is bad news for cannabis genetics
This, to me, is much more concerning than the news about an eventual-probably rescheduling. Having to buy seeds on the darkweb, or at state-legal dispensaries assuming they continue selling them, would be a huge stumbling block to homegrowers. I assume that's the intent by whoever lobbied for this move.
The good news is, it doesn't go into effect until November 2026. Stock up your seed banks before then just in case, I'd say.
Clones and tissue cultures may end up being a loophole to this policy as well, but that's apparently legally unclear for now. (Which, at least for cannabis, usually translates to "as good as legal".)