Senate Bill 1556 Summary

• Establishes regulatory framework for "adult hemp beverages" (beverages containing less than 30mg/L total THC derived from industrial hemp) under the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, integrating them into existing spirituous liquor licensing structure.

• Requires adult hemp beverages manufacturers to obtain licenses and comply with testing requirements through approved independent laboratories using high-performance liquid chromatography, with products containing no more than 10mg THC per single-serving container or 30mg/L in multiple-serving containers.

• Mandates comprehensive labeling requirements including THC content, serving size, batch number, expiration date (maximum 2 years from testing), pregnancy/breastfeeding warnings, and a QR code linking to manufacturer information and certificate of analysis.

• Prohibits sale of adult hemp beverages to persons under 21 years of age, combines spirituous liquor and adult hemp beverages in containers, sells products in powdered or concentrated tincture form, and allows existing retailers/wholesalers to carry adult hemp beverages with application approval.

• Imposes $1.50 per gallon luxury tax on adult hemp beverages (similar to ready-to-drink spirits products) and appropriates $1,000,000 for regulatory implementation by the department through fiscal year 2025-2026.