Bill > H168

This bill requires the Cannabis Control Commission to regulate intoxicating hemp products by establishing a comprehensive framework for their sale, testing, and oversight. The legislation introduces detailed definitions for various cannabis-related terms, including cannabinoids, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and hemp-derived cannabinoid products, specifically focusing on products containing more than 0.5 milligrams of THC per serving. The bill mandates that anyone selling or transferring hemp-derived cannabinoid products or tetrahydrocannabiolic acid (THCA) must obtain an intoxicating hemp endorsement from the commission and have all THC, CBD, hemp, and hemp-derived cannabinoids tested by an independent laboratory licensed by the commission prior to sale. The legislation provides clear definitions of technical terms like isomerization, decarboxylation, and artificially derived cannabinoids, and establishes penalties for violations, including potential imprisonment for up to one year and fines of up to $25,000 per day. Importantly, the bill does not interfere with existing hemp cultivation and production laws or interstate hemp transportation that complies with federal regulations, demonstrating a nuanced approach to hemp product regulation.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H168