SB1186 is a bill that revises the regulations surrounding industrial hemp in Arizona, aligning with federal law while ensuring strict control over marijuana. It updates licensing, regulation, and inspection protocols for the hemp industry, including production, processing, and retailing. The bill allows for commercial hemp production as per federal law, supports hemp research with an exempt fee license, and directs that fees be used to fund the Arizona Department of Agriculture's regulatory activities.

The bill introduces new responsibilities for the Director of the AZDA, such as overseeing labeling and retail sale of hemp-derived products, establishing fees, and ensuring consumer health and safety. It sets a 21-year age limit for purchasing hemp products, mandates testing for contaminants, and requires a certificate of analysis on product packaging. Additionally, the bill updates licensing requirements, revises definitions related to hemp, and grants the AZDA authority to inspect and seize non-compliant products. It also exempts the AZDA from rulemaking requirements for one year post-enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-311, 3-312, 3-313, 3-314, 3-316, 3-317, 3-318, 3-320, 13-3405, 35-146, 35-147, 3-315, 41-1758.07
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-311, 3-312, 3-313, 3-314, 3-316, 3-317, 3-318, 3-320, 13-3405, 35-146, 35-147, 3-315, 41-1758.07