Bill > HB696

This bill creates the Missouri Hemp Consumer Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for hemp-derived consumable products in the state. The legislation requires businesses manufacturing, distributing, or selling hemp-derived products to obtain licenses from the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, with annual fees ranging from $100 to $250. The bill mandates strict testing requirements for hemp products, including full-panel safety testing for heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins, solvents, and microbials, and requires each product to be accompanied by a certificate of analysis. The law restricts sales to individuals 21 and older, mandates specific labeling requirements that include product information, cannabinoid content, allergens, and warning statements, and prohibits marketing that might appeal to minors. The bill also establishes guidelines for product packaging, limiting serving sizes and prohibiting certain shapes and designs. Additionally, the legislation creates a Hemp Business Fund to support administration of the regulations and includes provisions about product safety, workplace use, and potential impairment. The act applies to various hemp-derived products, including edibles, beverages, and inhalable products, with specific rules for each type of product, and provides some exemptions for safe harbor hemp products intended for export.

Justice

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB696&year=2025&code=R