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HB 1502

MS Hemp Cultivation Act; revise provisions of and legalize manufacture and sale of hemp beverages.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Yancey

HB 1502 would legalize manufacturing and selling hemp-infused beverages in Mississippi while updating hemp cultivation rules, though the bill failed in April 2025.

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Bill Summary · HB 1502

Legislative bill overview

HB 1502 would legalize the manufacture and sale of hemp-infused beverages in Mississippi while revising existing hemp cultivation provisions. The bill expands current hemp regulations to include a new product category for consumer beverages derived from legally cultivated hemp.

Why is this important

Hemp beverages represent a growing commercial market, and legalizing them could generate tax revenue and create business opportunities in Mississippi. The bill's passage would clarify regulatory frameworks for producers and retailers operating in a legal gray area, while also potentially attracting hemp industry investment to the state.

Potential points of contention

  • THC content standards: Questions about allowable THC limits in beverages and whether they align with federal hemp regulations (the 2018 Farm Bill caps THC at 0.3%)
  • Consumer safety and labeling: Concerns about standardized testing, dosage clarity, and preventing accidental consumption by minors through unmarked or deceptive products
  • Conflict with existing law: Potential tension between hemp beverage legalization and Mississippi's broader controlled substance statutes, despite hemp's federal legality

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

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