HB 6288 Summary

• Establishes the "Industrial Hemp Processing Act" requiring state licensure from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency for persons processing consumable hemp products, with annual license fees of $1,350.00 and site modification fees of $50.00 per location.

• Defines consumable hemp products as edible substances, beverages, or similar items containing nonintoxicating cannabinoids intended for human or animal consumption, excluding products with intoxicating cannabinoids, converted cannabinoids, or industrial hemp seeds.

• Mandates all consumable hemp products be tested by licensed marihuana safety compliance facilities, industrial hemp regulatory testing facilities, or out-of-state laboratories meeting equivalent standards before sale in Michigan.

• Requires labeling on all consumable hemp products that includes FDA disclaimer statements, "Keep Out of Reach of Children," net weight, all ingredients, and percentage of nonintoxicating cannabinoids by weight, with labels not designed to attract minors.

• Establishes civil penalties up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for licensees for violations, with criminal misdemeanor penalties of $10,000-$25,000 fines and up to 93 days to 1 year imprisonment for processing intoxicating cannabinoids; creates consumable hemp product fund for licensing fees and administration costs.