Gov. Newsom Cracks Down on Illegal Sale of Hemp Products to Youth

Published on May 3, 2024

Amid a growing trend of illegal hemp product sales, especially to youth, Gov. Gavin Newsom last week directed state officials to issue notices addressing the issue. In an April 26 press release, the governor directed the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to address the circulation of mislabeled and potentially harmful hemp-infused products by raising awareness of existing law. “Mislabeled and misleading products do not belong in the marketplace—especially when they put our kids’ health and safety at risk,” said Mr. Newsom. “Today, the state is taking action to protect Californians, especially our kids, as we work to further close loopholes and increase enforcement to prevent children from accessing hemp and cannabis products.”...

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