Hemp: low-dose hemp drinks.
- Authorizes production of hemp drinks containing up to 5mg THC per container starting January 2026.
- Requires independent laboratory testing and clear THC labeling on all hemp drink containers.
- Prohibits sales to anyone under 21 years of age.
- Imposes a 10% excise tax on retail sales of hemp drinks to fund regulatory oversight.
Assembly Member Flora's proposal to regulate low-dose hemp drinks in California would establish new production standards and a dedicated excise tax structure for these beverages. The legislation permits hemp manufacturers to produce drinks containing no more than 5 milligrams of total THC per container, with a maximum THC concentration of 0.3 percent. Products must undergo independent laboratory testing and display THC content clearly on their packaging.
The bill creates a 10% excise tax on retail sales of low-dose hemp drinks, effective January 1, 2026. Retailers must collect this tax from purchasers and provide documentation showing the tax as a separate charge. The revenue flows into a new Low-Dose Hemp Drink Excise Tax Fund, which supports regulatory oversight by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and the State Department of Public Health.
Under the proposed framework, sales and consumption are restricted to individuals 21 and older. The legislation expands existing food and drug safety laws to encompass these products while maintaining current consumer protection standards. Implementation requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers due to the new tax provisions.
 Jacqui IrwinD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Phillip ChenR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Heath FloraR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Marc BermanD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Rebecca Bauer-KahanD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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- Authorizes production of hemp drinks containing up to 5mg THC per container starting January 2026.
- Requires independent laboratory testing and clear THC labeling on all hemp drink containers.
- Prohibits sales to anyone under 21 years of age.
- Imposes a 10% excise tax on retail sales of hemp drinks to fund regulatory oversight.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Flora's proposal to regulate low-dose hemp drinks in California would establish new production standards and a dedicated excise tax structure for these beverages. The legislation permits hemp manufacturers to produce drinks containing no more than 5 milligrams of total THC per container, with a maximum THC concentration of 0.3 percent. Products must undergo independent laboratory testing and display THC content clearly on their packaging.
The bill creates a 10% excise tax on retail sales of low-dose hemp drinks, effective January 1, 2026. Retailers must collect this tax from purchasers and provide documentation showing the tax as a separate charge. The revenue flows into a new Low-Dose Hemp Drink Excise Tax Fund, which supports regulatory oversight by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and the State Department of Public Health.
Under the proposed framework, sales and consumption are restricted to individuals 21 and older. The legislation expands existing food and drug safety laws to encompass these products while maintaining current consumer protection standards. Implementation requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers due to the new tax provisions.
Jacqui IrwinD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Phillip ChenR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Heath FloraR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Marc BermanD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Rebecca Bauer-KahanD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |