A5604

Aligns State restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages with federal law.

Aligns State restrictions on the sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages with federal law. The bill modifies State law to comply with federal changes to the definition of hemp, which will take effect on December 11, 2026. It allows licensed entities to sell intoxicating hemp beverages until the federal compliance date. After that date, selling such beverages will be subject to penalties. The bill also includes provisions for the sale and distribution of intoxicating hemp beverages, including container requirements and restrictions on vending machine sales.