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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Craft hemp flower and THC products. Establishes certain regulatory testing and packaging requirements for the distribution and sale of craft hemp flower products. Creates and modifies certain crimes concerning craft hemp, craft hemp flower products, and THC. 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 specified products to a person less than 21 years of age. Establishes a regulatory framework for craft hemp, including the regulation of advertising. Caps the number of craft hemp retail permits at 20,000. Provides that certain retailers may not sell craft hemp flower products if the retailer is located near a school. Changes certain references of delta-9 THC to THC. Modifies the definition of "e-liquid." Expands certain alcoholic beverage laws to include craft hemp products. Provides that a person who is a retail craft hemp permit holder and a retail alcoholic beverage permit holder may serve craft hemp beverages in the original container for consumption on the permitted premises. Provides that onsite consumption restrictions do not apply to holders of certain alcoholic beverage retailer permits. Adds certain retail establishments that sell craft hemp products to the list of retail establishments that must prohibit minors from entering. Provides that if the alcohol and tobacco commission does not approve craft hemp packaging within 30 days, the packaging is deemed approved and eligible for sale. Provides that work in progress hemp extract may be sold to a craft hemp manufacturer permit holder. Changes references of "administrative law judge" to "hearing judge". Prohibits a craft hemp permit holder from giving free samples of craft hemp at a farmers' market. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for craft hemp and THC products in Indiana, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. The bill creates a new licensing and permitting system for the manufacture, distribution, and retail sale of craft hemp flower products, with strict age restrictions and regulatory requirements. Specifically, it caps the number of retail permits at 20,000, requires detailed packaging and testing for craft hemp products, and sets specific limits on THC content (no more than 0.3% THC by weight or volume). The bill defines different types of craft hemp products, including gummies, edibles, drinks, tinctures, and e-liquids, with specific milligram limits for each type. Retailers must verify customer age, and there are significant penalties for selling to minors, including civil penalties and potential permit suspension or revocation. The legislation also modifies existing laws to explicitly exclude craft hemp flower products from definitions of controlled substances and establishes new criminal offenses related to unauthorized distribution or sale of craft hemp products. Additionally, the bill provides provisions for packaging, advertising, and testing requirements, with an emphasis on preventing marketing to minors and ensuring product safety through independent laboratory testing for contaminants and potency.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (19)
Chris Garten (R)*,
Travis Holdman (R)*,
Ron Alting (R),
Scott Baldwin (R),
Steve Bartels (R),
Eric Bassler (R),
Justin Busch (R),
Becky Cash (R),
Brett Clark (R),
Stacey Donato (R),
Blake Doriot (R),
J.D. Ford (D),
Mitch Gore (D),
Andrea Hunley (D),
Rodney Pol (D),
Lonnie Randolph (D),
Jake Teshka (R),
Kyle Walker (R),
Shelli Yoder (D),
Last Action
Senate Conference Committee for SB 478 Hearing (08:30:00 4/21/2025 Room 233) (on 04/21/2025)
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