This new legislation introduces fresh public safety rules for consumable hemp products in the state—because apparently, the wild, wild west of hemp needed some taming.
One of the key changes? Anyone under the age of 21 is now banned from purchasing or possessing consumable hemp products. So, no hemp-infused snacks for the younger crowd. In fact, selling these products to minors is now officially off the table. Looks like hemp just got its own “ID required” sign.
Retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers aren’t getting off the hook, either. Under the new law, they’ll need licenses to operate in Georgia. As the hemp industry blossoms, so too does the red tape. But it’s all in the name of keeping consumers—especially the kids—safe.
Gov. Kemp is all for it, saying the law “ensures the safety of Georgia’s residents, particularly children,” by keeping a close eye on potentially risky hemp products. In other words, better safe than sorry when it comes to what’s in those hemp gummies.
Commissioner Harper chimed in as well, making it clear that the Georgia Department of Agriculture and law enforcement agencies will be keeping a strict watch to ensure everyone follows the new rules. So, if you were hoping to slip by unnoticed, think again.
The act is part of a broader push to bring some oversight to an industry that’s been a bit of a free-for-all. With these new regulations, Georgia is tightening the reins, making sure hemp doesn’t go rogue anytime soon.
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