Bill > H4001

This bill aims to further regulate hemp and hemp products in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It provides definitions for key terms such as "cannabidiol" (CBD), "hemp," and "hemp products," and clarifies that hemp and its derivatives are not considered controlled substances or adulterants. The bill establishes a licensing system for industrial hemp cultivation, processing, and research, to be overseen by the Department of Agriculture. It also allows for the retail sale of hemp products that were legally grown and processed in other states or jurisdictions, and permits the addition of hemp-derived cannabinoids, including CBD, to cosmetics, personal care products, and products intended for human or animal consumption without being considered adulteration. The bill also gives the Department the authority to inspect facilities, establish testing programs, and impose administrative fines for violations.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4001