S.535

Regulate Hemp-Derived Beverages

Introduced·3/25/25

North Carolina S535 regulates nonalcoholic hemp-derived beverages, prohibiting their manufacture, sale, and possession.

North Carolina S535 establishes regulations for nonalcoholic hemp-derived beverages, defining them as beverages containing hemp but not exceeding 0.5% alcohol by volume. The bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, transport, import, delivery, furnishing, purchase, consumption, or possession of these beverages. It also mandates that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission adopt rules for these beverages, potentially following federal guidelines or adopting more restrictive standards.

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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Filed