Substitute House Bill No. 6700, Public Act No. 23-166, is a legislative act that amends existing laws to regulate hemp and the adult-use cannabis market, with an effective date of July 1, 2023. The bill introduces insertions to include "producer hemp products" in the definitions and mandates that licensed producers must handle hemp and manufacturer hemp products in compliance with the chapter and regulations. It also requires separate tracking for hemp products purchased from third parties, which are now classified as marijuana and subject to its regulations. Additionally, the bill stipulates that hemp or producer hemp products cannot be sold or distributed within a dispensary facility, except for manufacturer hemp products under certain conditions, such as separate storage and display from marijuana, testing by accredited laboratories, clear labeling, and compliance with relevant regulations.

The bill also addresses the licensing and operational requirements for cannabis retailers and hybrid retailers, including the sale of cannabis and manufacturer hemp products, the prohibition of free cannabis transfers in commercial transactions, and the maintenance of secure locations for undelivered cannabis. Retailers are permitted to sell manufacturer hemp products if they adhere to the specified conditions. Furthermore, the bill repeals a section that previously prohibited the sale or distribution of hemp or hemp products within a dispensary facility or the premises of a hybrid retailer or retailer. It also includes amendments related to the licensing process for dispensaries, health, safety, and security requirements for dispensary facilities, and expands grants-in-aid for farmland restoration to include weather disaster relief. The bill sets specific effective dates for its various sections and the overall act.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 22-61n
GL Joint Favorable Substitute: 22-61n
File No. 202: 22-61n
Public Act No. 23-166: 22-61n