Bill > HB373

This bill makes several changes to Delaware's laws regarding alcohol and marijuana, primarily focusing on the regulation and taxation of "infused beverages," which are non-alcoholic drinks containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Key provisions include defining "infused beverage" and establishing specific rules for their manufacturing, sale, and labeling, ensuring they do not contain alcohol and adhere to strict THC limits per serving and bottle. The bill also introduces new licensing requirements and fees for businesses involved with infused beverages, including an "infused beverage endorsement," and clarifies that these beverages are distinct from traditional marijuana products. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to allow licensed package stores and retail marijuana stores to sell infused beverages for off-premises consumption, with specific requirements for storage and display, and imposes a tax on infused beverages sold by importers, microbreweries, and marijuana product manufacturing facilities, with the revenue directed to the Marijuana Regulation Fund. The bill also addresses enforcement, prohibiting sales to individuals under 21, and includes provisions for administrative inspections and penalties for violations related to infused beverages. Finally, it clarifies that these regulations do not affect hemp products that are not infused beverages and sets a sunset date for the authorization of infused beverages contingent on federal legislative actions.