Legislation the General Assembly passed this year that takes effect Oct. 1 will prohibit retailers from selling hemp products to anyone under the age of 21 and impose labeling, packaging, and testing requirements on manufacturers.
The Legislation also requires hemp growers, manufacturers, and retailers to obtain licenses and pay a licensing fee. Violators will be subject to criminal misdemeanor charges and civil penalties.
The new law prohibits the sale of any hemp products containing more than the legal limit of 0.3% of THC. That means retail stores may continue to sell gummies, tinctures – generally cannabis-infused alcohol or oils administered orally – and non-alcoholic CBD beverages. But anything smokable and food products will no longer be permitted.
