RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Thursday that bans synthetic hemp products and regulates the sale of Delta-9 products statewide.
House Bill 328 aims to prohibit individuals under 21 from purchasing or possessing any hemp-derived consumable products. The bill also bans these products from being on school grounds.
This legislation would impose a limit on the concentration of Delta-9 THC in products in North Carolina and would mandate that businesses obtain licenses to sell them. Manufacturers would also be required to have all hemp products tested before distribution to retail outlets.
House Bill 328 outlines certain packaging requirements aimed at helping consumers understand a given product’s contents. This includes listing possible allergens, warning statements and the amount of hemp-derived cannabinoid per serving and in the entire package.
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The bill also says packaging for these products must not feature imagery appealing to those under 21, such as cartoon characters, superheroes or video game characters.
This bill would enforce civil and criminal penalties for any violations.
Now that House Bill 328 has passed the Senate, it returns to the House for further consideration.
Earlier this month, Governor Josh Stein announced the formation of a State Advisory Council on Cannabis to address the unregulated cannabis market in North Carolina.
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