A new North Carolina proposal seeking to ban synthetic hemp products and limit the sale of THC-infused beverages and gummies to adults aged 21 and older sailed through two Senate committees on Tuesday, WRAL reports. The bill was passed with bipartisan support and moves next to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
If adopted as written, it would require businesses selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products to be licensed by the state. The proposal would also set THC limits, establish product testing requirements, and prohibit packaging designed to appeal to children, the report said.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson (D) said he supports the measure, calling the reforms “long overdue,” particularly regarding the products’ availability to children.
“This bill was written with public good front and center, and we’re going to make sure that what is being sold in our communities have no toxins, no synthetics and keep these products out of the possession of minors.” — State Sen. Amy Galey (R), via WRAL
Meanwhile, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) recently expressed support for cannabis decriminalization and announced he was forming a new advisory council on cannabis policy.
