Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed an Aug 1 executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products, effective Sep 1, affecting bars, liquor stores, and grocery stores.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed an Aug 1 executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products in the state, effective Sep 1. The order prohibits sales in establishments with a Missouri liquor license or those selling food products, affecting thousands of bars, liquor stores, and grocery stores. Industry leaders criticize the move as an 'overreach', arguing there are no federal or state standards for regulating intoxicating hemp-derived compounds. The order targets potentially child-mistaken 'candy-like' edibles but raises concerns about enforcement and impact on retailers.
August 12, 2024
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