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Senator urges ban on intoxicating delta‑9 hemp; proponents cite youth access, industry seeks carve‑outs
Summary
A hearing on Senate Bill 375 drew supporters who said intoxicating hemp products are unregulated and attractive to children, while hemp processors and lab experts warned the bill's current wording could unintentionally eliminate lawful CBD and agribusiness activity and urged narrowly tailored amendments.
Senator Mark Noland introduced Senate Bill 375 to the House Judiciary Committee, asking lawmakers to ban retail sales of intoxicating hemp products that contain delta‑9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Montana.
The bill’s sponsor said federal hemp legalization created a loophole that allowed highly potent, hemp‑derived intoxicants to proliferate, often in candy‑like forms that can appeal to youth. "The intent of the bill I bring to you today . . . is to prohibit the sale of the intoxicating hemp products in the state of Montana," Senator Mark Noland said.
Supporters including Safe Montana, Youth Connections, Molson Coors Beverage Company and the Montana Cannabis Guild told the committee these products are unregulated, untaxed and readily available at convenience stores, vape shops and online. Coleen Smith, executive director of Youth Connections, said products are being marketed in ways that target children and there are no consistent age…
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