HB 952 by Representative Miller is scheduled for a house vote on Tuesday April 23rd.
Representative Miller's bill attempts to clean up existing regulations, tighten controls over consumable hemp products, and clarify previous legislation.
HB 952 addresses several issues:
Requires THC compounds used in the manufacture of consumable hemp products be limited to those naturally derived from hemp.
Prohibits the sale of hemp flower
Clarifies how a serving of consumable hemp products shall be determined
Requires consumable hemp products to be stored in a location that is inaccessible to the public without assistance, except for hemp beverages
Authorizes ATC to revoke a permit to sell consumable hemp products on the first violation
Requires testing of cannabinoids used in consumable hemp products
Authorizes LDH to establish laboratory testing qualifications for companies testing consumable hemp products with a preference for Louisiana companies.
Sets Standards for those applying for a permit to sell consumable hemp products
Requires retailers to verify the age of people purchasing hemp products
Authorizes the Hemp Association of Louisiana to appoint a person to the Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Advisory Board
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The Hemp Association of Louisiana supports HB 952 and encourages you to email your state representative and state senator. To send an email to your elected official click here:
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