Illinois is considering a ban on the sale of hemp-derived THC products, such as delta-8, except at state-licensed cannabis dispensaries. This measure, effective in July, would impact sales at breweries, gas stations, and specialty lounges. The House Agriculture Committee has advanced a similar proposal to ban most intoxicating hemp products in the Farm Bill, which could end the national legal status of these products. The proposal has faced opposition from the hemp industry, with advocates pushing for legalization with stricter safeguards. In Wisconsin, lawmakers are also debating the ban on delta-8 and other hemp products. Despite strong support in the Senate, the Illinois House has not moved forward with the regulation plan, leaving the bill in the House Rules Committee. The House committee passed the amendment on May 23, and stores like Chi’Tiva in Wicker Park could be forced out of business if the state ban is enacted. The Illinois House adjourned for the summer without calling the hemp regulation bill.
Illinois craft brewers were bitterly opposed to this IL Senate hemp bill as well. 👇 https://t.co/NwV9ZYTez2
Despite strong support in the Senate, the House decided not to take up a plan to regulate hemp. The hemp industry fought vigorously to oppose the bill many believe would’ve banned their businesses #twill https://t.co/x7FXQIUkfq
Lawmakers Debate Banning Delta-8, Other Hemp Products In Wisconsin https://t.co/qy3Pl4W3Dj
Hemp regulation bill that a lot of IL craft breweries hotly opposed also wasn’t called before IL House adjourned (unless I missed it) for summer. https://t.co/iM0eyf2M9G
Missed this amid budget action/sleep deprivation, but it appears a bill that'd ban the sale of hemp-derived intoxicants like delta-8 except in state-licensed cannabis dispensaries won't move. A bill that passed the Senate remains in the gatekeeping House Rules Committee.
Illinois bill threatens hemp THC shops https://t.co/FZYwxd1aTG
Illinois lawmakers could ban on unregulated hemp products like Delta-8 https://t.co/hjMptf41EK
Stores like Chi’Tiva in Wicker Park that sell Delta 8/9 weed products might be forced out of business if state lawmakers pass a bill banning hemp-derived THC products today. Legal weed dispensaries say the delta products are dangerous and unregulated. More at 4,5 and 9 @fox32news https://t.co/NZ5namuDYs
Hemp advocates seemed to be in shock Friday after amendment that would ban all ingestible hemp items with any level of THC passed house committee during Farm Bill markup on May 23, but vowed to continue to press for legalization but stricter safeguards as bill advances.
'It's a real problem': Lawmakers debate banning delta-8, other hemp products in Wisconsin https://t.co/W1h5E7idUV
DEA Says 'THCA Does Not Meet The Definition' Of Legal Hemp As Congress Weighs Cannabinoid Recriminalization In Farm Bill https://t.co/21PcmiaP4H
Just after popping the lid off a new market, hemp beverage makers fear a proposal to ban intoxicating hemp products in Illinois would end their new business. https://t.co/RwftnIYxBf
The House Agriculture Committee advanced a proposal to ban the sale of most intoxicating hemp products containing cannabinoids during a markup of its farm bill. https://t.co/PvXLOyv5Kf
A ban on intoxicating hemp products has made it into the House version of the Farm Bill. If the amendment makes it through a polarized House and divided Congress, it would end America’s brief experiment with nationally legal cannabis. https://t.co/PXAR6CXNjs
Starting in July, Illinois would ban the sale of any hemp-derived THC, or delta-8, from being sold, except at state-licensed cannabis dispensaries. That means those products would no longer be sold at breweries, gas stations and specialty lounges. https://t.co/hAyHqnAyes