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Hemp business owners urge council to hold Bill 15, warn ban would close county stores
St. Louis County Council · July 15, 2025
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Summary
Multiple hemp and small-business speakers told the council Bill 15 (a proposed ban on hemp‑derived cannabinoids) would shutter compliant stores, drive sales underground and hurt local jobs; the council moved to hold Bill 15 for further review.
Multiple business owners and industry representatives urged the St. Louis County Council on July 15 to reject a wholesale ban on hemp‑derived cannabinoids and instead adopt targeted regulation.
David Platnick, introduced himself as president of CBD Kratom and said his company operates six St. Louis County stores, along with the company…
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