HB 896
AN ACT relating to hemp products and declaring an emergency.
In Plain Language
This bill sets up rules for selling and testing hemp products, including cannabis-infused drinks and intermediate hemp products. It lowers the license fee for cannabis-infused beverage retailers from $2,000 to $500 and lets the Department of Agriculture allow licensed growers to sell cannabis flowers. The bill also protects attorneys and others involved in regulated hemp products from prosecution.
Official summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 217 to define terms; establish laboratory and testing standards and procedures; exempt designated persons from prosecution or discipline, including attorneys who represent those affiliated with regulated adult-use products; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 260.8635 as a new section of KRS Chapter 217 to establish procedures for transporting intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid products; amend KRS 217.039 to establish rules and procedures for the sale of retail hemp, intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and cannabis-infused beverages; amend KRS 243.030 to reduce the fee for an annual cannabis-infused beverage retail package license from $2,000 to $500; amend KRS 260.862 to allow the Department of Agriculture to prescribe rules for the sale of cannabis floral material by a licensed cultivator or handler; amend KRS 138.870, 218A.010, 218B.010, 218B.015, 241.010, 260.852, and 260.858 to conform; EMERGENCY.
Sponsor
A. Gentry (Democratic-46)
Cosponsors
None listed
Latest action
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Mar 11, 2026
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