Bill Status of HB4193  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  HEMP CANNABINOIDS-MINORS

House Sponsors
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford - Theresa Mah

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  10/25/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Prevention of Use of Hemp Cannabinoid Products Intended for Human Consumption by Ingestion or Inhalation by Persons Under 21 Years of Age Act. Permits the sale and possession of hemp cannabinoids by persons 21 years of age or over. Provides that no person shall offer or sell hemp cannabinoid products to consumers in the State unless the person applies for and holds a hemp retailer licensed issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that no person shall sell ready-to-eat hemp products to end consumers without holding a hemp food establishment license issued by the Department of Public Health. Provides that a hemp food establishment that sells ready-to-eat cannabinoid products shall be exclusively licensed and located in the State. Provides that hemp food establishments and hemp retailers shall require proof of age from a purchaser of any cannabinoid products before selling the product to that person. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Act relating to licensing and oversight of hemp distributor establishment unless otherwise provided in the Act. Establishes standards for the issuance of licenses under the Act. Provides for criminal and civil penalties for violation of the Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  10/24/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  10/25/2023HouseFirst Reading
  10/25/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/20/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah