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PA HB2309
Bill
Status
3/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Malagari
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AI Summary
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Creates a comprehensive licensing system for hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages (THC drinks from hemp) under Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board oversight, including retail licenses, distributor licenses, importing distributor licenses, manufacturer licenses, and THC extraction licenses
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Limits THC content to 10 milligrams per serving and 20 milligrams per final container, requires beverages to contain less than 0.5% alcohol, and prohibits sales to individuals under 21 years of age
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Imposes a 12% tax on retail purchases of hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages, with 20% of revenue going to a Local Hemp Sharing Fund for distribution to municipalities where sales occur
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Establishes the Pennsylvania Hemp Marketing Board to award grants for promoting Pennsylvania-made hemp beverages and enhancing the hemp industry through marketing and research programs
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Exempts hemp-derived THC products manufactured in compliance with the act from Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, and protects financial institutions and insurers providing services to licensed hemp beverage businesses from state penalties
Legislative Description
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further provid ing for general powers of board, for restrictions on members of the board and certain employees of Commonwealth, for enforcement and for biennial reports; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for number and kinds of licenses allowed same licensee, for responsible alcohol management, for surrender of restaurant, eating place retail dispenser, hotel, club, catering club, importing distributor and distributor license for benefit of licensee, for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees and for liability of licensees; providing for hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages; establishing the Local Hemp Sharing Fund; and imposing penalties.
Last Action
Referred to Health
3/20/2026