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36-0105

An act amending title 7 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 13, subchapter III by prohibiting the possession, sale, or manufacture of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, delta-6 THC, delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC products in the Virgin Islands and for other related purposes

2025-2026 Regular Session

Virgin Islands would ban possession, sale, and manufacture of hemp-derived THC products (THCA, delta-6/8/10) in attempt to restrict psychoactive cannabinoids circumventing stricter cannabis laws.

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Bill Summary · 36-0105

Legislative bill overview

Bill 36-0105 would amend Virgin Islands law to ban the possession, sale, and manufacture of hemp-derived cannabinoid products including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), delta-6 THC, delta-8 THC, and delta-10 THC. These products exist in a legal gray area under federal law, as they're derived from hemp but produce psychoactive effects similar to traditional delta-9 THC.

Why is this important

Hemp-derived THC products have proliferated in the retail market as a workaround to cannabis restrictions, creating a largely unregulated industry with inconsistent potency labeling and quality standards. This bill would close that market entirely in the Virgin Islands, but the move reflects ongoing tension between federal hemp legalization and state efforts to maintain stricter substance controls.

Potential points of contention

  • Conflict with federal hemp law: The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp derivatives, and this ban may face legal challenges as potentially conflicting with federal authority
  • Economic and retail impact: Eliminates a growing retail sector and may displace businesses currently operating legally under federal guidelines
  • Enforcement complexity: Distinguishing between legal hemp products and prohibited cannabinoids requires testing infrastructure; unclear how the territory will enforce compliance
  • Consumer access: May push users toward unregulated black markets or out-of-territory purchases rather than addressing quality/safety concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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