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Committee adopts age restriction amendment, advances hemp-derived consumables bill amid safety and regulatory debate
Summary
The subcommittee adopted an amendment to House Bill 3924 to restrict sales and possession of hemp-derived intoxicating consumables to persons 21 and older, then gave the bill a favorable report as amended after extensive testimony from industry, public-health and enforcement witnesses.
The House Judiciary subcommittee voted to adopt an amendment limiting sales and possession of intoxicating hemp-derived consumables to persons 21 and older, then advanced House Bill 3924 with a favorable report as amended following extensive testimony from industry representatives, law enforcement and health experts.
Representative William Bailey offered the amendment to set an age limit; the committee adopted it by voice vote and later approved the bill. "I'd like to offer an amendment where we can only address ... the age limit on what these products can be sold and how they can be consumed," Bailey said before the committee adopted his language.
Representative Wooten, sponsor of HB3924, told the panel the products on the market include beverages and other consumables with concentrations of THC that can produce delayed and strong…
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