Massachusetts H143 regulates hemp product sales to protect public health and support farmers.

Massachusetts H143 amends existing laws to regulate the sale of hemp products, aiming to protect public health and support farmers. The bill imposes an excise tax on hemp product sales, establishes standards for their manufacture, packaging, and transportation, and prohibits sales that could mislead consumers about their effects or resemble food products marketed to children. Local boards of health are tasked with enforcing these regulations, including the ability to impose fines and revoke permits for repeated violations.

Massachusetts H143 regulates hemp product sales to protect public health and support farmers.

Massachusetts H143 amends existing laws to regulate the sale of hemp products, aiming to protect public health and support farmers. The bill imposes an excise tax on hemp product sales, establishes standards for their manufacture, packaging, and transportation, and prohibits sales that could mislead consumers about their effects or resemble food products marketed to children. Local boards of health are tasked with enforcing these regulations, including the ability to impose fines and revoke permits for repeated violations.