North Carolina Senators Advance Hemp THC Restrictions

A new North Carolina proposal seeking to ban synthetic hemp products and
limit the sale of THC-infused beverages and gummies to adults aged 21 and
older sailed through two Senate committees on Tuesday, WRAL reports. The
bill was passed with bipartisan support and moves next to the Senate
Judiciary Committee.

If adopted as written, it would require businesses selling hemp-derived
cannabinoid products to be licensed by the state. The proposal would also
set THC limits, establish product testing requirements, and prohibit
packaging designed to appeal to children, the report said.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson (D) said he supports the measure, calling the
reforms “long overdue,” particularly regarding the products’ availability
to children.

“This bill was written with public good front and center, and we’re going
to make sure that what is being sold in our communities have no toxins, no
synthetics and keep these products out of the possession of minors.” —
State Sen. Amy Galey (R), via WRAL

Meanwhile, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) recently expressed support
for cannabis decriminalization and announced he was forming a new advisory
council on cannabis policy.