SB0478

Craft hemp flower products.

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Summary

Craft hemp flower products. Establishes certain regulatory testing and packaging requirements for the distribution and sale of craft hemp flower products and specifies penalties applicable to the unlawful possession or distribution of craft hemp flower products. Prohibits the possession of craft hemp flower unless it is being used by a licensee to manufacture a legal hemp product, including a craft hemp flower product. Provides that a food is not considered adulterated for containing low THC hemp extract or craft hemp flower. Provides that craft hemp flower product is not included in the definition of "controlled substance analog", "hashish", "low THC hemp extract", or "marijuana". Prohibits the sale of low THC hemp extract to a person less than 21 years of age, if it contains certain elements. Adds craft hemp flower products to a statute imposing an infraction that applies with regard to persons less than 21 years of age involving the sale, distribution, purchase, and possession of craft hemp flower product. Establishes a regulatory framework for craft hemp, including the regulation of advertising. Provides that certain retailers may not sell craft hemp flower products if the retailer is located near a school. Provides that e-liquid does not include low THC hemp extract for purposes of the vapor pens and e-liquid article. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections.

Authors

Authored by Senator Holdman

Fiscal Outlook

Title Description Date View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Senate Engrossed2025-02-13 Click To View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub2025-02-12 Click To View
Committee ReportSenate Committee Report2025-02-11 Click To View
Vote SheetVote Sheet February 11, 20252025-02-11 Click To View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub2025-02-07 Click To View
Committee ReportSenate Committee Report2025-02-06 Click To View
Vote SheetVote Sheet February 06, 20252025-02-06 Click To View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Introduced2025-01-16 Click To View

History

Date Chamber Action
2025-02-13SenateSenator Busch added as coauthor
2025-02-13SenateSecond reading: amended, ordered engrossed
2025-02-13SenateAmendment #2 (Johnson T) prevailed; voice vote
2025-02-11SenateSenator Randolph added as coauthor
2025-02-11SenateCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2025-02-10SenateSenator Alting added as coauthor
2025-02-06SenateSenator Doriot added as coauthor
2025-02-06SenateSenators Donato, Hunley, Ford J.D. added as coauthors
2025-02-06SenateSenator Clark added as coauthor
2025-02-06SenateCommittee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy
2025-02-04SenateSenator Pol added as coauthor
2025-02-03SenateSenator Walker K added as coauthor
2025-02-03SenateSenator Bassler added as coauthor
2025-01-23SenateSenator Baldwin added as coauthor
2025-01-23SenateSenator Garten added as second author
2025-01-16SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
2025-01-16SenateAuthored by Senator Holdman