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Proposed NC Bill Regulates Hemp-Derived Products While Governor Announces New Cannabis Advisory Council

  • On June 3, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced the formation of a task force dedicated to overseeing THC regulations and exploring the potential legalization of cannabis within the state.
  • Governor Stein cited concerns about unregulated cannabis products being widely available without age restrictions and emphasized the need for stricter regulations to protect adults and minors alike.
  • He announced forming a new advisory council of lawmakers, health experts, law enforcement, and others to ensure product safety, limit youth access, and recommend policies including expunging minor marijuana offense records.
  • Stein expressed that adults should have the freedom to decide for themselves regarding this matter, but he strongly condemned the current lack of regulations allowing minors to purchase these products, describing it as completely unacceptable.
  • The task force and council signal potential shifts toward regulating North Carolina’s cannabis market, with implications for consumer safety and criminal justice reform amid ongoing debate.
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North Carolina governor forms council to recommend cannabis regulations

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says a panel he's tasked with recommending cannabis sale regulations — including potential legalization of adult use of marijuana — should aim to provide a structure in a state where products…

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Wral News broke the news in Raleigh, United States on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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