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Committee hears bill to tighten rules on hemp‑derived intoxicants after ‘gas‑station weed’ complaints
Summary
SB624 would change the statutory definition of hemp to include THCA and similar intoxicants, add a minimum purchase age and give regulators clearer enforcement powers. Liquor enforcement and public‑health witnesses said mislabeled or candy‑packaged products have been sold to minors; supporters urged the legislature to close the federal 'farm bill' loophole quickly.
Representative Peter Bixby introduced SB624 on behalf of Senator Ganon, telling the committee the bill would close a loophole in the federal 2018 farm bill that has been used to distribute intoxicating hemp derivatives in convenience stores and other outlets without consistent labeling, potency testing or age controls. "The bill closes a loophole that has allowed the unregulated sale of hemp products in New Hampshire stores without labeling, potency testing, or even age requirements," he said.
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