Cannabis Companies Have Missouri’s Governor Beat: Hemp-THC Products Sales Resume As Stricter Controls Replace Sweeping Ban
Missouri regulators have scaled back an initial ban on hemp-derived THC products enacted by Governor Mike Parson (R) on August 1, opting to focus enforcement on those resembling popular candies that could appeal to children. This strategic shift responds to a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Hemp Trade Association (MHTA), which argued the broad ban went against state law.
Legal Action Prompts Shift In Hemp THC Product Ban
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced Tuesday it would cease the broad embargo on hemp products containing THC, reported The Missouri Independent. This announcement comes after a letter from Richard Moore, general counsel for the DHSS, which was prompted by legal actions from the hemp industry’s trade association. Moore’s letter emphasized the department’s new focus on targeting “misbranded” products that could potentially appeal to minors.
The DHSS inspected 74 establishments this September, finding THC products in 42, as highlighted Lisa Cox, spokeswoman for …