Delaware’s governor has signed a bill that seeks to regulate hemp-derived THC beverages—including with an age limit, potency restrictions and taxes.
Gov. Matt Meyer (D) signed HB 373 from Rep. Debra Heffernan (D) into law last week and announced the action on Tuesday. The legislation as enacted restricts sales of hemp THC drinks to people aged 21 and older.
Beverages would be limited to 10 milligrams of delta-9 THC per single-serving container and a maximum of 60 milligrams per package containing multiple single-serving drinks. Large-sized 750 milliliter bottles could have up to 170 milligrams of delta-9 THC.
Single-serving THC drinks would be taxed at 50 cents each, while 750 milliliter bottles would receive an $8.50 tax.
Hemp THC drinks could only be sold to consumers at licensed liquor stores or marijuana dispensaries.
Products would also need to meet state packaging, labeling, advertising, testing, sampling and safety standards.
An amendment that was added to the bill by the Senate before its final passage clarifies that the legislation does not “prohibit or restrict the manufacture, distribution, or sale of hemp products or cannabinoid products that are not infused beverages, provided that such products are produced and sold in compliance with applicable federal and
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