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
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2023
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. 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

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. 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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