HB896

AN ACT relating to hemp products and declaring an emergency.

Introduced·3/4/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB896 regulates the cultivation, handling, processing, and marketing of hemp and hemp-derived products, including licensing requirements and.

Kentucky HB896 establishes regulations for the cultivation, handling, processing, and marketing of hemp and hemp-derived products within the state. The bill defines "industrial hemp" as hemp grown for non-cannabinoid derivatives or non-cannabinoid compounds. It mandates licensing for those involved in cultivating, handling, processing, or marketing hemp, with specific penalties for unlicensed activities. The bill also outlines the use of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including labeling requirements and restrictions on certain products.

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Where it stands

Current
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 11

House

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Mar 4

House

introduced in House

Mar 4

House

to Committee on Committees (H)