AB 8: Cannabis: cannabinoids: industrial hemp.

The bill aims to regulate the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis products in the state. It prohibits the incorporation of industrial hemp raw extract into food, beverages, or dietary supplements unless it has a purity level of 99% and does not contain any tetrahydrocannabinols or synthetic cannabinoids. The bill also revises the definition of industrial hemp for purposes of cannabis regulation, subjecting it to the same rules as cannabis. It prohibits the sale or delivery of hemp flower and hemp prerolls for consumption within the state. The bill requires industrial hemp to be identified in the track and trace program, undergo security and transportation safety requirements, and meet quality assurance standards. It also prohibits the use of banned pesticides in hemp cultivation and restricts the sale of products containing synthetic cannabinoids. The bill allows licensed man…