{"product_id":"ahaa-leadership-access","title":"Leadership Access","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe American Healthy Alternatives Association (AHAA)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a national 501(c)(6) trade association for the hemp-derived and healthy-alternatives industry. Leadership Access is for businesses that need to be closer to the strategy, not just informed of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Leadership Access adds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeadership members fund, and sit inside, the advocacy engine working against the December 11, 2026 redefinition and for the Lawful Hemp Protection Act (H.R. 9830). Each Leadership Access membership includes \u003cstrong\u003e3 hours of dedicated monthly support\u003c\/strong\u003e from the association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership Access benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate briefings with AHAA's lobbying team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriority routing for policy questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulatory-readiness reviews: educational guidance on compliance topics (see note below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-mic participation in leadership discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to leadership-only events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to AHAA leadership for policy and business-impact questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything from Business Access, included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonthly member calls with time-sensitive updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMembers-only action-alert chat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly industry trend and policy insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMember resources, networking events, AHAA signage, and social recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolicy Q\u0026amp;A by email: general policy education for members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Leadership Access dues tax-deductible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Dues paid to AHAA, a 501(c)(6) trade association, are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. For questions about your own tax situation, consult your tax advisor; documentation of your payments is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the regulatory-readiness reviews legal advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are educational reviews of publicly applicable rules and standards. They are not legal advice about your specific situation and do not create an attorney-client relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use the 3 monthly support hours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoordinate directly with the association after joining; hours cover policy briefings, readiness reviews, and leadership consultations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDidn't the deadline move?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Congress delayed most of Section 781's restrictions from November 12 to December 11, 2026 (H.R. 6500, signed September 2, 2026). One exception: cannabinoids the cannabis plant cannot naturally produce lost federal hemp status on November 12, 2026. State laws may impose earlier or stricter rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eContributions to the American Healthy Alternatives Association, a 501(c)(6) trade association, are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Member policy support is educational only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. AHAA engages in issue advocacy only and does not support or oppose candidates for office.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AmericanHAA","offers":[{"title":"$5000","offer_id":49888993673503,"sku":"","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/0720\/7455\/files\/AHAA_leadership_access_37ceef89-88cd-4486-9d1f-395deb6b124b.png?v=1788492777","url":"https:\/\/myhealthyusa.org\/products\/ahaa-leadership-access","provider":"American Healthy Alternatives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}