About AHAA | Overview

The American Healthy Alternatives Association created this resource center to help sales teams, store employees, and business owners understand how AHAA defends the hemp industry. Laws are changing fast, and many states are targeting federally legal products. This library keeps your team informed, aligned, and prepared to support responsible adult access and push back against misinformation.

About AHAA

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• Who AHAA is
• Why the organization exists
• What AHAA does to protect retailers and consumers
• The threats facing hemp today
• Why industry unity matters

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About AHAA Memberships

Benefits of an AHAA membership

• Why A Business Should Join
• How Donations Support the Fight
• Early Access to Critical Updates
• Real-Time Industry Network
• Advocacy Tools and Resources

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For Talking to Other Businesses

How to Explain AHAA and Hemp Laws to Other Businesses

• How to explain AHAA to stores
• Mini FAQ for handling store concerns
• Step by step instructions to get stores signed up
• Resource links and PDF quick reference sheets

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For Talking to Other People

AHAA and Hemp Talking Points and Advocacy

• Simple explanation of the issue
• What store employees should say to customers
• Why customers should care
• Short customer scripts
• Where to send customers (QR code or Action Center)

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More About Hemp and Changing Laws

AHAA Weekly Policy Report February 18th, 2026 Key developments in South Carolina, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Iowa, and Texas on both regulatory frameworks and outright ban proposals.

AHAA Weekly Policy Report: February 18, 2026

on Feb 18 2026

This week's report tracks 110 bills and regulatory actions across hemp, marijuana, kratom, and tobacco sectors, with significant movement on ban proposals, licensing frameworks, and new tax threats targeting hemp retailers and distributors nationwide.

Hemp Isn't the Enemy: Rushed Bans Are

on Feb 16 2026

America's hemp industry is under siege, not because the products are dangerous, but because fear is easier than policy. Across the country, lawmakers are moving to outlaw hemp-derived products with little debate, zero data, and no plan for what comes next. The result? Small businesses shuttered overnight, consumers stripped of legal access, and an entire industry left in regulatory limbo.

AHAA Weekly Policy Report February 11th, 2026 Critical hemp regulation updates, Farm Bill developments, and policy changes affecting alternative wellness retailers.

AHAA Weekly Policy Report: February 11, 2026

on Feb 11 2026

This week's report tracks 127 pieces of legislation across 34 states affecting hemp and alternative wellness industries. Key developments include Farm Bill conference negotiations, Florida's comprehensive hemp regulation framework, Ohio's retail licensing advancement, North Carolina's total THC measurement proposal, and Tennessee's age restriction increase. The full report also covers kratom, tobacco, CBD, and consumer protection measures.

AHAA Weekly Policy Report: February 4th, 2026

on Feb 04 2026

AHAA Weekly Policy Report for January 30th, 2026. Track critical hemp legislation across all 50 states including South Carolina bans, Indiana regulations, Missouri frameworks, and the Chicago hemp ban crisis.

AHAA Weekly Policy Report: January 28th, 2026

on Jan 28 2026

The fourth week of 2026 shows sustained legislative intensity as states continue positioning themselves ahead of the November federal hemp deadline. PolicyNote tracked 94 active policy items this week across multiple jurisdictions (38 hemp, 49 marijuana, 3 farm bill, 4 industrial hemp).

AHAA Weekly Policy Report January 21st, 2025 Nationwide Activity Accelerates Ahead of Federal Hemp Deadline

AHAA Weekly Policy Report: January 21st, 2026

on Jan 21 2026

The third week of 2026 shows explosive legislative activity as states race to position themselves ahead of the November federal hemp deadline; 59 hemp bills, 65 marijuana bills across 20+ states.

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