Missouri bans delta-8 and other hemp-derived products ⋆ Patriots Hemp

Add Missouri to the growing list of states imposing bans on delta-8 and other intoxicating hemp-derived products.

Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday issued an executive order prohibiting the sale of products containing psychoactive cannabis compounds at retail locations, including liquor stores.

Stores violating the order are subject to disciplinary actions from the Missouri Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Control, according to the order.

The state’s Department of Health and Senior Services plans to embargo such products, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

“This Executive Order effectively bans the sale of these potentially harmful products in Missouri until such time approved sources can be regulated by the FDA or State of Missouri through legislative action,” Parson said in a statement.

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