HB0001Introduced in the House
HEMP CANNABINOIDS-MINORS
Introduced by LaShawn Ford, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Prevention of Use of Hemp Cannabinoid Products Intended for Human Consumption by Ingestion or Inhalation by Persons Under 21 Years of Age Act. Permits the sale and possession of hemp cannabinoids by persons 21 years of age or over. Provides that no person shall offer or sell hemp cannabinoid products to consumers in the State unless the person applies for and holds a hemp retailer license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that no person shall sell ready-to-eat hemp products to end consumers without holding a hemp food establishment license issued by the Department of Public Health. Provides that a hemp food establishment that sells ready-to-eat cannabinoid products shall be exclusively licensed and located in the State. Provides that hemp food establishments and hemp retailers shall require proof of age from a purchaser of any cannabinoid products before selling the product to that person. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Act relating to licensing and oversight of hemp distributors and hemp retailers unless otherwise provided in the Act. Establishes standards for the issuance of licenses under the Act. Provides for criminal and civil penalties for violation of the Act.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
February 25, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
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