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Committee approves SB358 to ban synthetic Delta‑8 THC after hours-long hearing with split testimony
Summary
After hours of testimony from parents, health advocates, retailers, veterans and legal counsel, the Agriculture committee advanced SB358, a sponsor-led bill to ban synthetic Delta‑8 and similar hemp-derived intoxicants; witnesses were sharply divided on whether to ban or regulate the products and counsel warned of litigation and interstate-transportation issues.
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted to advance SB358, a bill from Sen. Deese (District 35) that seeks to ban synthetic Delta‑8 THC and similar hemp-derived intoxicants marketed for psychoactive use.
Sponsor testimony and a detailed presentation from Amy Martin, an attorney and dispensary owner, described the chemical process used to convert hemp-derived CBD into synthetic Delta‑8 (solvent, acid, heat) and cited poison‑control reports and product examples that the sponsor…
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