The bill amends Chapter 17, Title 22 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 22-1708, which establishes regulations for the retail sale of industrial hemp products. It explicitly prohibits the sale of food or drink products containing cannabinoids for human consumption within the state. Retail stores selling hemp products are required to obtain a license from the Idaho Department of Agriculture, with an annual fee of $600. The department may issue a single license for multiple store locations, with an additional fee of $25 for each extra store covered under the same license.
Furthermore, the bill grants the department the authority to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, allowing for random sampling of products for testing. License holders can request retesting of samples within five days of receiving initial test results, but they must cover the costs of testing. Violations of the provisions can result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per offense, along with potential attorney's fees. The department is also empowered to create rules to implement these provisions, subject to legislative approval. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.