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Madison adopts age-21 sales and display rules for hemp-derived THC products

Madison Common Council · November 26, 2025
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Summary

The council approved a substitute ordinance setting age-21 for sales of hemp-derived THC products and imposing display and youth-protection buffer rules. The substitute passed 13–5 after debate and a failed alternate to remove display and quarter-mile buffer provisions.

The Madison Common Council on Nov. 25 adopted a substitute ordinance (Legistar 90,169) that restricts sales of hemp-derived THC products to buyers age 21 and places limits on product displays and retail placement intended to reduce youth access.

Ariel Smith, public-health staff, told the council the age-21 threshold aligns with local tobacco and alcohol practices and with a recently passed county ordinance. Staff described display requirements (no…

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