BILL · 2023–24 SESSION
HB 1612: Products containing THC
Concerning the regulation of products containing THC.
Summary
- Differentiates between certain hemp and cannabis products intended to be consumed or absorbed inside the body based on tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration.
- Adds a definition of "hemp consumable" to hemp statutes and modifies the definitions of "cannabis," "cannabis product," and "THC concentration" in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
- Modifies authorized activities of licensed cannabis producers and processors regarding enhancement of cannabidiol (CBD) concentration in cannabis products.
- Requires the label on a cannabis product package to include the amount of any synthetically derived CBD in the product sold or provided to the ultimate user.
- Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis or cannabis products without a state-issued license.
From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1612), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 26, 2023
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Shelley Kloba (D-1)
- Introduced
- January 26, 2023 in the House
- Last action
- January 8, 2024
- Requested by
- Other
- Companion bill
- SB 5367
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to the regulation of products containing THC;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Shelley Kloba (D-1)
5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming.
HB 1612 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 1612 (2017–18) Lethal means, reduce access
- HB 1612 (2015–16) Workers' compensation
- HB 1612 (2013–14) Firearm offenders
- HB 1612 (2011–12) Prosthetics & orthotics
- HB 1612 (2009–10) Pregnancy prevention progs