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CA AB1646

Bill

Status

Passed

9/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Chen

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes cannabis beverages to be packaged in containers of any material that are clear or any color, expanding beyond the previous glass-only requirement.

  • Requires all cannabis and cannabis products to be labeled with tamper-evident, child-resistant packaging and unique identifiers before sale at retailers.

  • Mandates prominent labeling with government warnings, THC/CBD content in milligrams per serving and total package amounts, type of product, packaging date, and allergen warnings.

  • Prohibits packages and labels designed to attract children and restricts use of only generic food names for describing edible cannabis product ingredients.

  • Became effective September 18, 2022, with provisions requiring coordination with Assembly Bill 1894, with certain sections operative July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Cannabis packaging: beverages.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 388, Statutes of 2022.

9/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/6/2022
Business, Professions and Economic Development5/18/2022
Rules5/5/2022
Appropriations3/29/2022
Business and Professions1/20/2022

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