The proposed bill seeks to update current statutes by introducing comprehensive regulations for adult hemp beverages in Arizona, aligning them with existing laws governing spirituous liquor. Key updates include the establishment of an adult hemp beverages manufacturer license requirement, which mandates separate licenses for each manufacturing location and prohibits license transfers. The bill also introduces stringent testing and labeling requirements, necessitating that all products be tested for cannabinoid potency and contaminants, accompanied by certificates of analysis. Additionally, it expands the definition of products to include adult hemp beverages, modifies existing licensing processes to encompass these beverages, and sets specific operational guidelines for manufacturers. Furthermore, the bill incorporates new tax rates for adult hemp beverages, establishing a tax of "$1.50 per gallon," and aligns the regulation of these beverages with current laws on spirituous liquor, including sales restrictions and compliance obligations. It also repeals outdated provisions and clarifies definitions to ensure consistency across regulations. Overall, the bill aims to create a structured and safe regulatory framework for the emerging market of adult hemp beverages while ensuring public health and safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-314, 4-101, 4-112, 4-114, 4-201, 4-202, 4-203, 4-204, 4-205, 4-205.01, 4-205.02, 4-205.04, 4-205.05, 4-205.06, 4-205.08, 4-205.10, 4-205.13, 4-206.01, 4-207.01, 4-207.02, 4-207.03, 4-208, 4-209, 4-210, 4-212, 4-213, 4-215, 4-216, 4-222, 4-223, 4-224, 4-225, 4-226, 4-227, 4-227.01, 4-241, 4-242, 4-243, 4-243.01, 4-243.02, 4-243.04, 4-244, 4-244.02, 4-244.05, 4-245, 4-250.01, 4-251, 4-301, 4-302, 4-311, 4-312, 36-136, 42-3001, 42-3051, 42-3052, 42-3351, 42-3352, 42-3354, 42-3355, 42-3357, 35-146, 35-147, 3-315, 41-1758.07, 3-311, 36-2850, 28-5201, 38-611, 12-2212, 4-210.02, 41-1750, 92-544, 4-205.03, 4-203.07, 4-203.06, 4-207, 4-243.03, 4-203.03, 4-203.04, 4-244.04, 4-118, 6-101, 4-205.12, 4-211, 13-2301, 46-297, 4-242.01, 42-1251.01, 2012-2013, 28-1304, 4-205.09, 4-205.11, 4-205.14, 36-2801, 28-3165, 41-5001, 28-3309, 28-3310, 4-203.02, 4-221, 13-3401, 38-1113, 13-3112, 4-229, 5-301, 4-249, 13-2314, 28-9551, 28-4301, 12-612, 36-218, 3-525, 36-183.02, 33-2102, 49-104, 36-931, 36-2151, 44-7111, 44-7101, 42-1125, 42-1123, 42-1105.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-314, 4-101, 4-112, 4-114, 4-201, 4-202, 4-203, 4-204, 4-205, 4-205.01, 4-205.02, 4-205.04, 4-205.05, 4-205.06, 4-205.08, 4-205.10, 4-205.13, 4-206.01, 4-207.01, 4-207.02, 4-207.03, 4-208, 4-209, 4-210, 4-212, 4-213, 4-214, 4-215, 4-216, 4-221, 4-222, 4-223, 4-224, 4-225, 4-226, 4-227, 4-227.01, 4-241, 4-242, 4-243, 4-243.01, 4-243.02, 4-243.04, 4-244, 4-244.02, 4-244.05, 4-245, 4-250.01, 4-251, 4-301, 4-302, 4-311, 4-312, 36-136, 42-3001, 42-3051, 42-3052, 42-3351, 42-3352, 42-3354, 42-3355, 42-3357, 35-146, 35-147, 3-315, 41-1758.07, 3-311, 36-2850, 28-5201, 38-611, 12-2212, 4-210.02, 41-1750, 92-544, 4-205.03, 4-203.07, 4-203.06, 4-207, 4-243.03, 4-203.03, 4-203.04, 4-244.04, 4-118, 6-101, 4-205.12, 4-211, 13-2301, 46-297, 4-242.01, 42-1251.01, 2012-2013, 28-1304, 4-205.09, 4-205.11, 4-205.14, 36-2801, 28-3165, 41-5001, 28-3309, 28-3310, 4-203.02, 13-3401, 38-1113, 13-3112, 4-229, 5-301, 4-249, 13-2314, 28-9551, 28-4301, 12-612, 36-218, 3-525, 36-183.02, 33-2102, 49-104, 36-931, 36-2151, 44-7111, 44-7101, 42-1125, 42-1123, 42-1105.02