Bill > HB98

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for THC-infused beverages in Delaware, establishing a detailed framework for their manufacture, distribution, sale, and taxation. It amends multiple sections of Delaware's alcohol and marijuana laws to create a new category of regulated beverage with specific requirements. Key provisions include creating an "infused beverage endorsement" that manufacturers and importers must obtain, limiting THC content to 10 milligrams per container, mandating strict packaging and labeling standards, and requiring that these beverages can only be sold by licensed package stores. The bill establishes rigorous testing and sampling protocols, with importers required to notify authorities and have products inspected before distribution. Manufacturers must use only hemp oil for THC extraction and comply with food safety standards. Package stores must display infused beverages in a separate section with clear THC warning signage, and the bill imposes a $1 per container tax on these products. Importantly, the legislation emphasizes preventing sales to individuals under 21 and maintains strict controls to prevent marketing that might appeal to children, while providing a comprehensive regulatory approach to introducing THC-infused beverages into Delaware's market.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142208