Bill Summary for H 328 (2025-2026)

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Mar 25 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 328 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 6, 2025
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND POSSESSION OF HEMP-DERIVED CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS AND TO ADD KRATOM AS A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
Intro. by Cunningham, Loftis, Lambeth, Potts.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes.

Modifies scope of required policy in GS 115C-407, so that in addition to prohibiting tobacco products bans hemp-derived consumable product (was, hemp products) use in school buildings, grounds, and at school-sponsored events. Defines hemp-derived consumable product to mean a product intended for human consumption or inhalation that contains any phytocannabinoid found in hemp, including the fifteen listed.  It also includes any synthetic cannabinoid derived from hemp and contained in a hemp-derived consumable product but not hemp products intended for topical application or seeds or seed-derived ingredients that are generally recognized as safe by the FDA. Adds term vapor product.  Now directs the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch to work with governing bodies of public school units on the implementation of the required policy. Makes technical and conforming changes.