Emergency regulations issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom a few weeks ago limiting the sale and production of intoxicating hemp products are now in force.
The rules were enacted Monday after they were approved by the state’s Office of Administrative Law, according to a records request by SFGate.
Newsom on Sept. 6 issued the restrictions, which were proposed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Jonathan Miller, general counsel of industry trade group Hemp Roundtable, predicted the order will eliminate 90%-95% of hemp retail products.
According to the CDPH, the regulations come in response to increasing “health incidents related to intoxicating hemp products,” including their marketing to minors.
Some California operators who spoke with MJBizDaily a few weeks ago voiced disappointment and frustration in the abrupt policy shift, contending those with medical symptoms will lose access to the products they use daily and widespread restrictions will shutter a growing industry in the state.
