HB 5100
Transferring all regulatory and enforcement responsibilities for CBD and Kratom from the Department of Agriculture to the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill transfers all regulatory and enforcement responsibilities for cannabidiol (CBD) and Kratom from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration. The bill defines key terms related to these substances, including hemp, CBD, and Kratom, and establishes a framework for permitting, labeling, and testing. It also creates new rules and procedures for overseeing the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and sale of these products, aiming to ensure public safety and welfare.
Key provisions
- Transfers regulatory and enforcement of CBD and Kratom to the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
- Defines key terms such as cannabidiol (CBD), hemp, Kratom, and processing.
- Establishes permitting requirements for manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers of CBD and Kratom products.
- Requires labeling of CBD and Kratom products with specific warnings.
- Creates a system for testing CBD and Kratom products to ensure purity and safety.
- Establishes a privilege tax on retail sales of CBD and Kratom products.
- Addresses administrative sanctions for violations of the regulations.
- Allows for emergency rules to be implemented quickly.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents and consumers of CBD and Kratom products
- The Department of Agriculture (losing regulatory authority)
- The Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (assuming regulatory authority)
- Hemp and Kratom growers, processors, distributors, and retailers
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