HB895

AN ACT relating to the regulation of psychoactive substances.

Introduced·3/4/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB895 establishes the Department of Psychoactive Substances to regulate psychoactive substances, including cannabis-infused beverages.

Kentucky HB895 creates the Department of Psychoactive Substances to oversee the regulation, licensing, and enforcement of psychoactive substances. The department will manage the manufacture, distribution, and retail sale of cannabis-infused beverages, setting licensing fees and conditions. It will also establish a Kentucky hemp fund to support the hemp industry and research. The bill outlines specific licensing categories, fees, and penalties for violations.

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Current
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Mar 11

House

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Mar 4

House

introduced in House

Mar 4

House

to Committee on Committees (H)