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Hemp Industry Rallies at NC General Assembly Against Bill Restricting THC Products
Business owners and law enforcement are split over age limits, testing and licensing as House Bill 328 could wipe out most hemp products, opponents say.
- The North Carolina House is expected to consider House Bill 328 this week, legislation aiming to regulate the state's THC market through age restrictions and potency limits. Business owners rallied at the General Assembly Monday, arguing the proposal effectively bans many products.
- Governor Josh Stein and law enforcement officials support tighter standards, citing concerns that current hemp products appeal to children and lack sufficient safety protocols. Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes argued that businesses depending primarily on these products risk closure if the bill passes.
- Industry representatives argue the legislation goes too far, threatening livelihoods while ignoring their support for age gates, testing, and licensing. John Boccella of The Hemp Company said, "I don't think we should shut down an industry based on emotion."
- The proposal prohibits products containing more than 0.3% THC by dry weight or 0.4 milligrams per serving while limiting sales to those 21 and older. If approved, the bill moves to Governor Stein for signature, veto, or passage without his signature.
- Critics, including Governor Stein, challenge the bill's inclusion of kratom, an opioid-like substance, without meaningful age restrictions. Broader efforts to legalize medical marijuana remain stalled as legislative leaders focus on these narrower hemp-derived consumables this session.
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