Bill > AB45

This bill: Requires a manufacturer of dietary supplements and food that includes industrial hemp to register with the State Department of Public Health and demonstrate that the industrial hemp comes from a state or country with an approved industrial hemp program that ensures safety for human or animal consumption. It states that a dietary supplement, food, beverage, cosmetic, or pet food is not adulterated by the inclusion of industrial hemp or cannabinoids, extracts, or derivatives from industrial hemp if they meet certain requirements, and prohibits restrictions on the sale of these products based solely on the inclusion of those substances. The bill also creates a registration process for hemp manufacturers, including requirements for testing and labeling, and authorizes the Department to collect fees to implement the program. It prohibits the manufacture and sale of inhalable products, except for sale out of state, until a tax on such products is enacted. The bill requires the Department of Cannabis Control to prepare a report on incorporating hemp products into the cannabis supply chain, and allows for the sharing of information between agencies to facilitate compliance and enforcement. The bill makes legislative findings to limit public access to certain agency information, and states that no reimbursement is required because the bill creates a new crime. Lastly, the bill declares it is an urgency statute necessary to protect the industrial hemp industry and reduce inconsistencies in implementing state and federal law.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

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