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NC H607Introducedas of 2025-03-31

Regulate Hemp Consumable Products

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What happened: A separate North Carolina bill to regulate hemp consumable products has passed its first reading and is in early stages of the legislative process.

Why it matters: If enacted, product regulation standards for hemp consumables would impose new requirements on retailers and producers operating in North Carolina.

Affects: retailers and cultivators and labs

LATEST ACTION: Passed 1st Reading

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