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GA HB1127
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Clay Pirkle
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AI Summary
- Sets the minimum age to purchase, possess, or be sold consumable hemp products at 21 years, with violations classified as misdemeanors and first-time underage offenders facing fines up to $500.00 payable through community service
- Requires all consumable hemp products sold in Georgia to have a full panel certificate of analysis conducted within the last 12 months by an independent, accredited laboratory, testing for THC, CBD, CBN, HHC, and other cannabinoids as well as contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and residual solvents
- Mandates that consumable hemp products bear a department-approved THC warning sticker and a label or QR code providing the certificate of analysis information; noncompliant products must be disposed of per department rules
- Expands the Georgia Department of Agriculture's police powers to enforce criminal laws under Title 16 (offenses against public health and morals) and authorizes the Commissioner to conduct random, unannounced compliance inspections at retail locations, including supervised underage buyer stings with written parental consent
- Requires retailers selling consumable hemp products to post conspicuous signage stating that sales to individuals under 21 are prohibited by law, with failure to comply constituting a misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Agriculture, Department of; enforce certain criminal laws; authorize
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries and Utilities2/29/2024
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/6/2024
Full Bill Text
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