Senate Bill 644 aims to regulate access to intoxicating hemp products by prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing or possessing such products. The bill introduces new definitions for "intoxicating cannabinoid," "intoxicating hemp product," and "nonintoxicating cannabinoid," clarifying that intoxicating hemp products are those containing intoxicating cannabinoids at specified concentrations. The bill also amends existing law to include that hemp encompasses intoxicating hemp products and establishes penalties for violations, which can range from civil forfeitures to fines and imprisonment depending on the number of previous offenses.

Additionally, the bill mandates that intoxicating hemp products must be tested by accredited laboratories and accompanied by a certificate of analysis detailing their contents and potency. It sets forth specific packaging and labeling requirements to ensure safety, including child-resistant packaging and clear ingredient listings. The penalties for selling intoxicating hemp products to individuals under 21 are significant, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, thereby reinforcing the bill's intent to protect minors from accessing these products.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 94.55(1), 94.55