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MA H168

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dawne Shand

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires sellers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products or THCA to obtain an "intoxicating hemp endorsement" from the Cannabis Control Commission before selling or transferring these products

  • Defines regulated hemp-derived cannabinoid products as those containing more than 0.5 mg of THC per serving or 2.5 mg per multi-serving package

  • Mandates all THC, CBD, hemp, and hemp-derived cannabinoids be tested by a commission-licensed independent laboratory before any sale or transfer in Massachusetts

  • Establishes penalties for violations including up to 1 year imprisonment, fines up to $25,000 per day, or both

  • Preserves existing hemp cultivation and production under Chapter 128 and interstate transportation of hemp products in compliance with federal law

Legislative Description

Requiring the Cannabis Control Commission to regulate intoxicating hemp products

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4160

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Cannabis Policy2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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