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ME LD1983
ME LD1983An Act to Protect Minors from Intoxicating Hemp-derived Products by Regulating Those Products Under the Adult Use Cannabis Laws
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Introduced
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill makes the following changes to the cannabis laws regarding the regulation of intoxicating hemp-derived products. 1. It amends the definition of "hemp" in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 2231 to exclude intoxicating hemp-derived products. 2. It defines in Title 7, section 2231 "hemp product," "intoxicating hemp-derived product" and "total tetrahydrocannabinol" and distinguishes hemp products from intoxicating hemp-derived products for the purposes of tracking and regulating intoxicating hemp-derived products as adult use cannabis under Title 28-B, chapter 1. 3. It amends Title 28-A to prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products by liquor licensees and creates a penalty for liquor licensees found to be in violation of that prohibition. 4. It amends the definitions of "cannabis," "cannabis concentrate" and "cannabis product" to include intoxicating hemp-derived products and defines "intoxicating hemp- derived product" in Title 28-B, chapter 1. 5. It permits a products manufacturing facility licensee to accept transfers of intoxicating hemp-derived products from outside the adult use cannabis program for testing, tracking, packaging, labeling and sale within the adult use cannabis program. 6. It provides for the taxation of intoxicating hemp-derived products and applies a tax of 20% of the cost price of any intoxicating hemp-derived products sold wholesale to adult use cannabis establishments or sold to a consumer.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect minors by regulating intoxicating hemp-derived products under adult use cannabis laws. The bill introduces several key changes, including redefining "hemp" to exclude intoxicating hemp-derived products and creating new definitions for "hemp product" and "intoxicating hemp-derived product." Specifically, an intoxicating hemp-derived product is defined as a hemp-based product containing more than 2 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per package or with a cannabidiol to THC ratio less than 25:1. The legislation requires all such products to be transferred to and tracked within the adult use cannabis program, subject to the same regulations, testing, packaging, and labeling requirements as cannabis products. The bill prohibits liquor licensees from selling these products and imposes a 20% tax on wholesale and retail sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products starting January 1, 2026. Additionally, the legislation gives the state's cannabis regulatory office enforcement powers to remove and destroy these products from retail establishments that are not licensed cannabis stores. The primary goal is to ensure these potentially intoxicating products are properly regulated, tested, and kept away from minors, treating them similarly to adult use cannabis products.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. (on 06/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1983&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0783&item=1&snum=132 |
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