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HB 896·KY·house

AN ACT relating to hemp products and declaring an emergency.

In CommitteeFiled Mar 4, 2026
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to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Mar 11, 2026

Summary

The bill adds new definitions to Kentucky law to clarify what counts as hemp, hemp‑derived cannabinoids, and cannabis‑infused drinks, and it sets up a licensing system overseen by the Department for Public Health. It requires third‑party laboratories to be certified for testing these products and caps the THC‑like content of adult‑use beverages at 5 mg per 12‑ounce serving. The measure takes effect immediately as an emergency law.

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