Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends Indiana's state definition of hemp to align with the federal definition.

Highlights:

• Defines “THC” as tetrahydrocannabinol, including hemp derived cannabinoid products, synthetic equivalents of the substances contained in the plant or in the resinous extractives of Cannabis, and synthetic substances, derivatives, and their isomers with a similar chemical structure and pharmacological activity (Sec. 1).

• Expands certain crimes concerning alcohol and tobacco, including sales to and possession by minors, to include products containing THC (Sec. 4).

• Requires the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to conduct random inspections of locations where products containing THC are sold (Sec. 7).

• Authorizes law enforcement officers to deploy minors who are at least 16 years old to purchase THC products for law enforcement purposes (Sec. 8).

• Establishes various regulations on the manufacture, distribution, sale, and transportation of hemp derived cannabinoid products (Sec. 12).

• Specifies that a violation of the hemp derived cannabinoid products chapter is a deceptive act (Sec. 12).

• Authorizes the issuance of the following permits for hemp derived cannabinoid products (Sec. 12):

• Manufacturer permits;

• Distributor permits;

• Retail permits; and

• Carrier permits.

• Prohibits the sale of hemp derived cannabinoid products online or by delivery (Sec. 12).

• Specifies that an individual issued a manufacturer permit may only manufacture hemp derived cannabinoid products in Indiana (Sec. 12).

• Establishes packaging and labeling requirements for hemp derived cannabinoid products (Sec. 12).

• Requires testing of hemp derived cannabinoid products and authorizes the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to spot test products for compliance (Sec. 12).

• Establishes the Hemp Derived Cannabinoid Products Fund (Sec. 12).

• Restricts the advertising of hemp derived cannabinoid products (Sec. 12).

• Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act (Sec. 12).

• Specifies that the following apply for purposes of Indiana motor vehicle law (Sec. 12):

• The definition of “intoxicated” includes being under the influence of THC; and

• The list of schedule I drugs includes marijuana, hemp, and THC.

• Authorizes the State Seed Commissioner to issue hemp grower’s licenses and hemp handler’s licenses, and requires the commissioner to share information regarding these licenses with the state police department (Sec. 14).

• Prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from entering a retail establishment in which tobacco and THC products account for 85% of the establishment’s gross sales (Sec. 61).

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