The proposed bill seeks to amend Missouri's Revised Statutes by introducing comprehensive regulations for industrial hemp-derived consumable products, including the establishment of a two percent excise tax on retail sales effective January 1, 2027. The revenue generated from this tax will be allocated to a newly created Hemp Business Fund. The bill defines key terms related to industrial hemp, outlines the responsibilities of businesses involved in the sale and distribution of these products, and sets forth regulations to prevent sales to individuals under the age of twenty-one, including penalties for violations. It also ensures that compliant individuals and businesses are protected from criminal prosecution and civil penalties under state law.
Additionally, the legislation mandates rigorous testing and labeling requirements for industrial hemp products, including the need for a certificate of analysis from a state-registered independent laboratory. Labels must provide essential information, including product ingredients and health warnings, and must not exceed a two-year shelf life from the testing date. The bill establishes strict guidelines for manufacturing and selling these products, including THC limits and packaging requirements to prevent appeal to children. It also outlines the licensing requirements for retailers and food service establishments, indemnification provisions for manufacturers and distributors, and mandates that school districts adopt policies prohibiting the use of these products on school property, with specific exceptions for licensed health care professionals.
Statutes affected: Introduced (4217H.01):
144.028,
195.2550,
195.2555,
195.2557,
195.2558,
195.2560,
195.2563,
195.2564,
195.2565,
195.2570,
195.2575,
195.2580,
195.2585,
195.2590,
195.2595,
195.2600,
195.2605,
195.2607,
195.2610,
195.2615,
195.2617,
195.2620,
195.2625,
195.2630,
195.2635