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Senate passes stricter rules on consumable hemp products after extended debate
Summary
The Mississippi Senate approved legislation to regulate consumable hemp products, ban certain synthetic cannabinoids and create licensing, testing and labeling requirements after lengthy debate over public safety and economic impacts.
After extended floor debate, the Mississippi Senate passed a bill tightening regulation of consumable hemp products, banning a list of synthetic cannabinoids and creating licensing, testing and labeling requirements for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers.
Supporters said the measure is aimed at removing intoxicating hemp products from convenience stores and protecting young people from high‑potency items marketed toward children. Senator Blackwell, explaining the measure on the floor, said the bill expands regulation beyond cultivation to “manufacturing, distribution, and sales” and would place oversight with the Mississippi Department of…
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