Kentucky: USHR Comments On Kentucky Emergency Regulations

If you’ve been following our industry updates, you’ll recall that Kentucky recently became the first state to establish regulations for the sale of adult hemp-derived cannabinoid products, such as delta-8 THC. This came as a result of HB 544, which we celebrated as strong legislation that would ensure intoxicating hemp products are regulated and kept out of the hands of minors. 

While diligently crafted, the emergency regulation poses a number of concerns that could severely stifle the industry. After careful consideration and collective input from stakeholders and consumers, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable submitted formal comments regarding the new regulations to the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). Read our comments.