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MO HB2765
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Doyle Justus
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AI Summary
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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
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Restricts hemp beverage sales to persons 21 and older, with Class B misdemeanor penalties for selling to minors or for underage possession/consumption
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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
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Imposes a 7% excise tax on retail sales of hemp beverage products, in addition to existing federal, state, and local taxes
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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