Push for Prohibition: Illinois Legislators and Cannabis Trade Group Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Goods

Push for Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products

Illinois lawmakers and a trade group representing state licensed marijuana companies are calling for a ban on intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 and delta-10.

Trade Group’s Stance: Ban Until Recommendations

The Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, which represents large operators, is pushing for banning the sale of such products until a committee recommends some action, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Exclusion of CBD Products

But the group stopped short of banning CBD products.

Unregulated Sale of Intoxicating Hemp Products

In Illinois, intoxicating hemp-derived products are sold at gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops without any regulation, including age restrictions, testing, and labeling, according to the newspaper.

Lawmakers’ Perspectives

Several lawmakers favor the ban, while others, such as state Rep. Nick Smith, prefer that the products be tested, regulated, labeled, and taxed – key facets of a bill he recently introduced that would allow the sale of hemp-derived products, the Tribune reported.

Recent Ban in Wyoming

Wyoming recently became the latest state to ban the sale of hemp-derived THC products.