Proposed Georgia CBD Law Seeks to Cap Delta-9 THC
A new law introduced in Georgia will help rein in the state’s burgeoning legal hemp industry. The law, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, may change the way consumers consume CBD drinks and edibles such as gummies.
While medical cannabis is heavily regulated in the state, legal variations of marijuana including delta-9 THC products have become very popular.
The new law makes the legal age to consume marijuana 21, creates registration and testing requirements, and imposes a limit on the amount of delta-9 THC allowed in products. Under the new rules, the sale of hemp flower would be banned in the state of Georgia. This also applies to food products infused with delta-9 THC.
For beverage products, delta-9 THC must not exceed 5mg per serving. The rules note that drinks must not surpass a serving per container, with each serving adding up to 12 ounces. For edibles, any sour or sweet gummies will contain no more than 10mg of delta-9 THC per serving. Per package, the limit is capped at 150mg. For tinctures, individuals will be allowed to administer oils that contain nothing more than 1mg of delta-9 THC via droppers. Each serving will not exceed 10 fluid ounces per container.
Under the new rules, ointments, lotions and creams will also contain nothing above 1,000mg of delta-9 THC per package.
In a recent interview, attorney Thomas Church argued that the proposed limits and rules could face legal issues. Church, who represents CBD companies and and stores, explained that Georgia’s law could conflict with the federal law that legalized hemp.
Once the regulations go into effect, companies will have to alter the packaging as well as strength of their products to comply with the law while also meeting the short turnaround time. It is expected that some companies outside the state may stop sending their products to the state as this will be easier than complying with the new limits.
Some also expect the new regulations to clear up confusion legally while also attracting new retailers, including major grocers, sports arenas and package stores.
State agricultural officials will be accepting comments from the public until Sept. 6, 2024. After they have considered the written comments, they plan to hold hearings to discuss and approve the new rules.
In other news, Congress is currently working toward approving a new farm bill that will allow legislators to strip or add regulations at the federal level that could conflict with regulations at the state level. Companies commercializing various CBD products, such as Software Effective Solutions Corp. (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ), will be following how regulatory changes at the federal level conflict with or rhyme with state-level CBD laws.
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A new law introduced in Georgia will help rein in the state’s burgeoning legal hemp industry. The law, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, may change the way consumers consume CBD drinks and edibles such as gummies.
While medical cannabis is heavily regulated in the state, legal variations of marijuana including delta-9 THC products have become very popular.
The new law makes the legal age to consume marijuana 21, creates registration and testing requirements, and imposes a limit on the amount of delta-9 THC allowed in products. Under the new rules, the sale of hemp flower would be banned in the state of Georgia. This also applies to food products infused with delta-9 THC.
For beverage products, delta-9 THC must not exceed 5mg per serving. The rules note that drinks must not surpass a serving per container, with each serving adding up to 12 ounces. For edibles, any sour or sweet gummies will contain no more than 10mg of delta-9 THC per serving. Per package, the limit is capped at 150mg. For tinctures, individuals will be allowed to administer oils that contain nothing more than 1mg of delta-9 THC via droppers. Each serving will not exceed 10 fluid ounces per container.
Under the new rules, ointments, lotions and creams will also contain nothing above 1,000mg of delta-9 THC per package.
In a recent interview, attorney Thomas Church argued that the proposed limits and rules could face legal issues. Church, who represents CBD companies and and stores, explained that Georgia’s law could conflict with the federal law that legalized hemp.
Once the regulations go into effect, companies will have to alter the packaging as well as strength of their products to comply with the law while also meeting the short turnaround time. It is expected that some companies outside the state may stop sending their products to the state as this will be easier than complying with the new limits.
Some also expect the new regulations to clear up confusion legally while also attracting new retailers, including major grocers, sports arenas and package stores.
State agricultural officials will be accepting comments from the public until Sept. 6, 2024. After they have considered the written comments, they plan to hold hearings to discuss and approve the new rules.
In other news, Congress is currently working toward approving a new farm bill that will allow legislators to strip or add regulations at the federal level that could conflict with regulations at the state level. Companies commercializing various CBD products, such as Software Effective Solutions Corp. (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ), will be following how regulatory changes at the federal level conflict with or rhyme with state-level CBD laws.
NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Software Effective Solutions Corp. (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ) are available in the company’s newsroom at https://cnw.fm/SFWJ
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