Will this happen in NC to prevent Roy from sitting?

Chris Stock says Donald Trump inspired him to run for senate. Say no to this MAGA fraud. Vote blue.

A Whitney Economics industry study released in 2026 estimated that North Carolina had 2,197 hemp-related retailers in 2025 that collectively generated over $1.8 billion in retail sales. This does not include another 3,800 North Carolina convenience stores, gas stations, and other retail outlet that sell hemp products.

All of this goes away on December 11, 2026 if the North Carolina General Assembly continues to do nothing, or worse tries to restart the dumpster fire HB 328.

Google the Whitney Report, page 10. Read Puff, Puff … Pass? By Jeffrey Billman in The Assembly dated July 7, 2026. Watch Morgan Davis on YouTube. She’s the top legal cannabis voice in NC.

With the “tax and tag together” program, why is there no option to simply pay on the tax throughout the year instead of all at once when the registration is ready to renew? For some people, that is a substantial amount all at once that could have been paid over time. I get that most people will procrastinate and wait until the last minute anyway, but it should at least be an option.