SB 478: Craft hemp flower and THC products.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes certain regulatory testing and packaging requirements for the distribution and sale of craft hemp flower products. Creates and modifies certain crimes concerning craft hemp, craft hemp flower products, and THC. Provides that a food is not considered adulterated for containing low THC hemp extract or craft hemp flower. Provides that craft hemp flower product is not included in the definition of "controlled substance analog", "hashish", "low THC hemp extract", or "marijuana". Prohibits the sale of specified products to a person less than 21 years of age. Establishes a regulatory framework for craft hemp, including the regulation of advertising. Caps the number of craft hemp retail permits at 20,000. Provides that certain retailers may not sell craft hemp flower products if the retailer is located near a school. Changes certain references of delta-9 THC to THC. Modifies the definition of "e-liquid." Expands certain alcoholic beverage laws to include craft hemp products. Provides that a person who is a retail craft hemp permit holder and a retail alcoholic beverage permit holder may serve craft hemp beverages in the original container for consumption on the permitted premises. Provides that onsite consumption restrictions do not apply to holders of certain alcoholic beverage retailer permits. Adds certain retail establishments that sell craft hemp products to the list of retail establishments that must prohibit minors from entering. Provides that if the alcohol and tobacco commission does not approve craft hemp packaging within 30 days, the packaging is deemed approved and eligible for sale. Provides that work in progress hemp extract may be sold to a craft hemp manufacturer permit holder. Changes references of "administrative law judge" to "hearing judge". Prohibits a craft hemp permit holder from giving free samples of craft hemp at a farmers' market. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 13

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 17, 2025Senate conferees appointed: Holdman and Pol
2. April 17, 2025Senate advisors appointed: Niezgodski and Baldwin
3. April 16, 2025Returned to the Senate with amendments
4. April 16, 2025House advisors appointed: Wesco, Prescott, Morris and Miller K
5. April 16, 2025Motion to dissent filed
6. April 16, 2025Senate dissented from House amendments
7. April 16, 2025House conferees appointed: Teshka and Gore
8. April 15, 2025Third reading: passed; Roll Call 455: yeas 60, nays 37
9. April 14, 2025Amendment #9 (Teshka) prevailed; voice vote
10. April 14, 2025Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
11. April 14, 2025Amendment #11 (Teshka) prevailed; Division of the House: yeas 62, nays 31
12. April 9, 2025Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

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