hemp-derived products
Coverage of hemp-derived products in the Nexus archive.
- North Carolina lawmakers table controversial hemp restriction bill after widespread protests
North Carolina lawmakers tabled House Bill 328, which would have restricted hemp-derived products to 0.4 milligrams of THC per container and limited purchases to those 21 and older, following widespread protests and business closures. Opponents, including industry leaders and customers, argued the bill would harm jobs and access to wellness products, while supporters emphasized the need to prevent minors from accessing the products.
- NC House looks to clear most of its plate this week
The North Carolina House is set to vote on elections bills, budget changes, hemp legislation, and potential veto overrides before the November election. Key measures include reducing early voting periods, modifying ballot procedures, removing the Secretary of State from a financial oversight commission, and banning intoxicating hemp products. The House also plans to override vetoes on bills targeting homeless encampments and concealed handgun permits.
- NC bill could bar people under 21 from buying hemp-derived products
North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit individuals under 21 from purchasing hemp-derived products, including smokable hemp and kratom, following a reported case of a 14-year-old emergency room patient. The House Agriculture and Environment Committee approved a rewritten version of Senate Bill 59, which imposes fines on businesses that sell these products to minors. The bill includes amendments to cover kratom and will next proceed to the House Rules Committee.