The bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the manufacture, distribution, and sale of consumable hemp products in Wyoming. It requires all manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to obtain a license from the Wyoming liquor division and imposes a two percent excise tax on retail sales, which will be deposited into the general fund. The legislation includes specific definitions related to the industry, mandates independent laboratory testing for safety compliance, and sets forth labeling requirements that include ingredient information, serving sizes, and health warnings. Additionally, it prohibits sales to individuals under the age of twenty-one and outlines penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment for repeat offenders.

Moreover, the bill amends existing laws by increasing the legal age for purchasing edible and vaping products from eighteen to twenty-one years, while providing an affirmative defense for sellers who verify age through identification. It also clarifies that the prohibitions do not apply to the sale of cannabidiol oil with a THC concentration of no more than 0.3% to parents or guardians for their children under twenty-one. The bill mandates that the Department of Revenue and the Department of Agriculture adopt necessary regulations by January 1, 2026, while the act itself takes effect immediately upon passage, with specific provisions outlined in Sections 1 through 3 effective from January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-51-101, 11-51-102, 11-51-103, 11-51-104, 11-51-505, 11-51-106, 11-51-107, 14-3-310, 35-7-1063