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MO HB2765

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doyle Justus

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a three-tier licensing system for hemp beverages in Missouri: manufacturers ($1,000 fee), wholesalers ($500 fee), and retailers ($250 per location), administered by the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

  • Restricts hemp beverage sales to persons 21 and older, with Class B misdemeanor penalties for selling to minors or for underage possession/consumption

  • Limits THC content to 10 milligrams per serving in hemp beverages, with multi-serving containers ranging from 375 milliliters to 1.75 liters and single-serving containers from 50 milliliters to 19.2 ounces

  • Imposes a 7% excise tax on retail sales of hemp beverage products, in addition to existing federal, state, and local taxes

  • Prohibits hemp beverage licensees from holding marijuana facility licenses, requires product testing by ISO 17025-accredited laboratories, and mandates child-resistant packaging with warnings about pregnancy, impairment, and FDA non-approval

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to hemp businesses

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules - Administrative2/26/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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