Can bars survive a federal crackdown on THC beverages?

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“We have dozens of pallets of drinks just sitting in a warehouse,” Castore told Straight Arrow. (Photo by Paul Blake/ AFP via Getty Images)Why is Congress cracking down on hemp-derived THC drinks? They fear their own THC drinks, which are tested and age-restricted, are unfairly lumped in with less reputable products. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)Can states protect THC drinks from federal restrictions? The bill carved out an exception for THC beverages sold at businesses with liquor licenses.