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 2% excise tax on the retail sale of these products. The legislation mandates safety testing and detailed labeling of consumable hemp products, including ingredient lists, serving sizes, and health warnings. It also prohibits the sale of these products to individuals under the age of twenty-one, with exceptions for supervised use by minors under parental guidance. Additionally, the bill outlines enforcement measures, including random inspections and annual reporting to the joint judiciary interim committee.

The bill amends existing laws by raising the legal age for purchasing edible and vaping hemp products from eighteen to twenty-one years and clarifies that sellers can use identification as an affirmative defense against age-related violations. It introduces new definitions for "Hemp" and "Hemp product," repeals certain sections of existing law, and requires the Department of Revenue and the Department of Agriculture to adopt necessary regulations by January 1, 2026. The act will take effect immediately upon completion of legislative processes, with specific sections becoming effective on the same date. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance consumer safety and compliance within the consumable hemp market while preventing access to minors.

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