Representative Dustin Miller, Opelousas, has schedule HB 952 for a hearing before the House Health & Welfare Committee for Tuesday April 16th at 9:00am. Rep Miller chairs the committee that will be hearing his bill.
Here's a quick recap of what's in HB 952:
The bill redefines a consumable hemp product as any product containing more than .5mg of THC Compounds, effectively making most hemp products Adult-use consumable hemp products
Clarifies how a serving size is determined based on the type of product that is being reviewed, i.e., a Tincture, a Beverage, and other products.
Prohibits the adding of any THC compounds to an alcoholic beverage
Prohibits alternative forms of THC such as THC-p, THC-h, THC-jd, and THC-b.
Limits beverages to a single serving of THC (8mg) per can or bottle
Prohibits the sale of hemp flower
Requires hemp products to be tested within a 15% tolerance
Requires sellers of hemp products to undergo a background check
Requires hemp products to be behind the counter
Requires a person to be 21 years old to purchase hemp products
Authorizes the Hemp Association of Louisiana to appoint a member to the Louisiana Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Advisory Board.
The committee meeting will be held at the state capital in committee room 5. The bill will be reviewed and discussed. The committee may amend portions of the bill, reject the bill, or approve the bill. If approved, the bill will be sent the the Full House for a vote. Public comment will be allowed. There are strict rules regarding decorum and a person wishing to speak must submit a card at the hearing.
Here is a link to HB 952:
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