Assembly Bill 680 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 stipulates that the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) or law enforcement may seize intoxicating hemp products from individuals under 21, and imposes penalties for violations that range from civil forfeitures to fines and potential imprisonment, depending on the number of previous violations.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to include the definition of hemp to encompass intoxicating hemp products and creates new regulations for the sale, testing, and labeling of these products. It mandates that intoxicating hemp products must be tested by accredited laboratories and accompanied by a certificate of analysis, and establishes strict packaging and labeling requirements to ensure safety and prevent appeal to children. The bill does not alter the status of tetrahydrocannabinols under the state's Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

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