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HB2309

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further provid ing for general powers of board, for restrictions on members of the board and certain employees of Commonwealth, for enforcement and for biennial reports; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for number and kinds of licenses allowed same licensee, for responsible alcohol management, for surrender of restaurant, eating place retail dispenser, hotel, club, catering club, importing distributor and distributor license for benefit of licensee, for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees and for liability of licensees; providing for hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages; establishing the Local Hemp Sharing Fund; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·3/20/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2309 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages, including licensing, testing, and sales restrictions.

Pennsylvania HB2309 amends the Liquor Code to regulate the sale, manufacture, and distribution of hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages. The bill establishes licensing requirements for manufacturers, distributors, and importers, and sets THC potency limits for beverages. It mandates testing of all batches by accredited facilities and requires labels on final containers. The bill also creates a Local Hemp Sharing Fund, imposes a 12% tax on retail sales, and outlines penalties for violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 26

9:00 AM

Health (h) Hearing

Jun 25

9:00 AM

Health (h) Hearing

History

Mar 20

House

Referred to Health