Louisiana
Louisiana House committee advances bill to ban consumable THC products
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) – State lawmakers advanced a bill which would ban consumable THC products in the state.
THC (or Tetrahydrocannabinol) is a substance found in hemp which can provide a “high” when consumed.
In a 7 to 5 vote, the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice advanced SB237 sponsored by Sen. Thomas Pressly (R-Shreveport).
Pressly argued the bill will help keep children from consuming the hemp products containing THC. Consumable hemp products are currently legal in Louisiana for adults.
Congress made hemp federally legal through the 2018 Farm Bill.
Business owners testified the bill punishes law-abiding businesses, will push customers to the black market and cost Louisiana jobs.
It will need to pass the full House of Representatives before landing on the governor’s desk.
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