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Senate keeps reverse repealer on THC beverage rules after heated debate
Summary
The Mississippi Senate debated whether to strip a reverse repealer from a bill that would regulate intoxicating THC beverages sold without a medical card. An amendment to preserve the reverse repealer passed 30–21; the measure will move to conference and was later advanced by roll call.
The Mississippi Senate on a lengthy floor session adopted an amendment to keep a reverse repealer in legislation that would regulate intoxicating THC beverages, a change opponents said effectively creates a recreational THC market purchasable by anyone 21 or older without a medical cannabis card.
The measure matters because it would create a statutory framework for so‑called THC beverages — described in the debate as intoxicating products containing THC rather than alcohol — and set rules for retail sales, labeling and age limits. Supporters said the…
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