Introduced Version
SENATE BILL No. 175
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 24-4-21-4.
Synopsis: Packaging for low THC hemp extract. Provides that after
June 30, 2024, the packaging of low THC hemp extract may not: (1)
contain certain statements, artwork, or designs that could reasonably
mislead any person to believe that the package contains anything other
than low THC hemp extract; (2) bear the likeness or contain a
cartoon-like characteristic of a real or fictional person, animal, or fruit
that appeals to children; or (3) bear unauthorized trademarks, trade
names, famous marks, or other identifying marks. Provides that after
June 30, 2024, the packaging of low THC hemp extract shall: (1) be
child proof; (2) be tamper evident; and (3) contain a disclosure
statement.
Effective: July 1, 2024.
Yoder
January 9, 2024, read first time and referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology.
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Second Regular Session of the 123rd General Assembly (2024)
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SENATE BILL No. 175
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning trade
regulation.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 24-4-21-4, AS ADDED BY P.L.153-2018,
2 SECTION 9, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
3 JULY 1, 2024]: Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), Low
4 THC hemp extract must be distributed in packaging that contains the
5 following information:
6 (1) A scannable bar code or QR code linked to a document that
7 contains information with respect to the manufacture of the low
8 THC hemp extract, including the:
9 (A) batch identification number;
10 (B) product name;
11 (C) batch date;
12 (D) expiration date, which must be not more than two (2) years
13 from the date of manufacture;
14 (E) batch size;
15 (F) total quantity produced;
16 (G) ingredients used, including the:
17 (i) ingredient name;
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1 (ii) name of the company that manufactured the ingredient;
2 (iii) company or product identification number or code, if
3 applicable; and
4 (iv) ingredient lot number; and
5 (H) download link for a certificate of analysis for the low THC
6 hemp extract.
7 (2) The batch number.
8 (3) The Internet address of a web site website to obtain batch
9 information.
10 (4) The expiration date.
11 (5) The number of milligrams of low THC hemp extract.
12 (6) The manufacturer.
13 (7) The fact that the product contains not more than three-tenths
14 percent (0.3%) total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC),
15 including precursors, by weight.
16 (b) Before July 1, 2018, low THC hemp extract may be distributed
17 in Indiana without having met the requirements described in subsection
18 (a).
19 (b) After June 30, 2024, the packaging of low THC hemp
20 extract:
21 (1) may not:
22 (A) contain any statement, artwork, or design that could
23 reasonably mislead any person to believe that the package
24 contains anything other than low THC hemp extract;
25 (B) bear the likeness or contain a cartoon-like
26 characteristic of a real or fictional person, animal, or fruit
27 that appeals to children; or
28 (C) bear an unauthorized trademark, trade name, famous
29 mark, or other identifying mark, imprint, or device, or any
30 likeness thereof; and
31 (2) shall:
32 (A) have the child resistant effectiveness set forth in the
33 federal poison prevention packaging standards, 16 CFR
34 1700.15(b)(1);
35 (B) be tamper evident (as defined in IC 7.1-7-4-6(2)); and
36 (C) contain, in all capital letters in at least a 12 point bold
37 font the following statement: "THIS PRODUCT
38 CONTAINS CANNABIS, A SCHEDULE I
39 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. KEEP OUT OF REACH
40 OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. THE INTOXICATING
41 EFFECTS OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS MAY BE
42 DELAYED UP TO TWO HOURS. CANNABIS USE
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1 WHILE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING MAY BE
2 HARMFUL. CONSUMPTION OF CANNABIS
3 PRODUCTS IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE AND
4 OPERATE MACHINERY. PLEASE USE EXTREME
5 CAUTION.".
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