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This bill establishes new regulations and penalties for the sale, purchase, and possession of consumable hemp products in Louisiana. The legislation creates two new criminal offenses: first, it makes it illegal to sell consumable hemp products to anyone under 21 years old, with penalties including fines between $500 and $1,000 and potential imprisonment for 30 days to six months. Second, it prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing or possessing consumable hemp products, with a fine up to $100 and a requirement that law enforcement issue a citation that will not be recorded on the person's criminal history. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify exemptions for industrial hemp, specifying that hemp products can be legally possessed, stored, and transported by licensed individuals. Additionally, the legislation introduces criminal penalties for improperly producing, manufacturing, distributing, or possessing consumable hemp products, with potential imprisonment of one to ten years and fines up to $50,000. The bill includes some exceptions, such as for products approved by the Louisiana Department of Health and for permit holders who are in the process of renewing their licenses.

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