Bill > SB697

This bill creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp beverage businesses in Missouri, establishing a licensing system for hemp beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. The bill defines key terms such as "hemp beverage" and "hemp business" and sets up a detailed process for obtaining and maintaining licenses, which requires applicants to be at least 21 years old, have no recent felony convictions, and pay specific licensing fees (ranging from $250 to $1,000 depending on the type of license). The legislation mandates strict operational requirements, including packaging and labeling standards, age restrictions (sales only to those 21 and older), and limitations on cannabinoid content (such as no more than 5mg of delta-9 THC per serving). Additionally, the bill imposes an excise tax of 7% on retail sales of hemp beverage products, creates consumer protection warning requirements for product labels, and establishes provisions for franchise relationships between manufacturers and wholesalers. The bill aims to regulate the emerging hemp beverage market while ensuring consumer safety, with the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control overseeing implementation and enforcement.

Health and Social Services

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