Bill > SB1483

This bill establishes a regulated registration system for retail facilities selling hemp products in Virginia. It requires any business selling regulated hemp products or substances containing industrial hemp-derived cannabinoids to obtain an annual registration from the Commissioner, which costs $1,000 and is valid for one year. The registration is location-specific and applies to the primary retail location where such products are sold. Businesses must submit an application that includes details like their name, physical address, and written consent for the Commissioner to inspect the facility. The bill introduces a new provision allowing businesses to notify the Commissioner at least 14 days in advance about temporary event locations (like fairs or farmers markets) where they intend to sell hemp products, with a strict prohibition on selling products containing tetrahydrocannabinol at these events. The registration requirements do not apply to FDA-approved products or those dispensed under specific medical cannabis regulations. The goal appears to be creating a structured regulatory framework to monitor and control the retail sale of hemp-derived products, ensuring consumer safety and providing oversight of these emerging market segments.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1483