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Committee holds hearing on HB 265 to restrict certain hemp‑derived intoxicants including delta‑8
Summary
The House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee held a hearing on HB 265, a bill that would restrict certain hemp‑derived intoxicating cannabinoids, including delta‑8 THC.
The House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee held a hearing on HB 265, a bill aimed at restricting certain hemp‑derived intoxicating cannabinoids such as delta‑8 THC.
Representative Saenz, sponsor of the bill, told the committee the substitute (LC50550501(s) in the packet) focuses on cannabinoids with the greatest evidence of psychoactive effect and that the bill seeks to address synthetic derivatives produced from hemp that produce intoxication similar to delta‑9 THC. "This bill aims to eliminate Delta 8, in, hemp products within the state of Georgia," the sponsor said.
Several witnesses testified in favor of restrictions. Michael Mumper of Georgians for Responsible Marijuana Policy explained…
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