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Committee trims hemp‑beverage THC limit, removes liquor‑store sales provision and advances HB 34
Summary
The Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee approved a substitute to House Bill 34 that lowers allowed intoxicating cannabinoids in hemp beverages from 10 mg to 5 mg per 12‑ounce serving, requires a DUI warning label, and removes a provision to allow sales in liquor stores; the vote followed debate about DUI enforcement and pending federal rules.
The Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee on Wednesday approved a substitute to House Bill 34 that lowers the allowed intoxicating cannabinoid level for hemp beverages from 10 milligrams to 5 milligrams per 12‑ounce serving and requires a consumer warning that the product “may impair the ability to operate a motor vehicle.” (Chair S1)
The measure, as passed by the committee, also deletes a provision that would have authorized sale of some hemp beverages in liquor stores. A member moved to delete that section; Senator Albers (S3) seconded the amendment and it passed on a committee count the chair recorded as five in favor and four opposed. The underlying substitute then cleared committee and the chair said the bill passes.
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