Support California Assembly Bill 8
Unregulated "hemp" products with extreme THC potency levels are flooding California, threatening public health and undermining our regulated cannabis industry.
AB 8 (Aguiar-Curry) offers a comprehensive solution to this public health crisis because it:
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Makes permanent Governor Newsom's emergency ban on intoxicating "hemp" products outside of licensed dispensaries
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Enhances enforcement capabilities against illegal hemp operations, particularly online sellers
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Requires out-of-state manufacturers to register with California health authorities
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Creates clear distinctions between non-intoxicating hemp and intoxicating cannabis products
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Establishes pathway for the hemp and cannabis industries to participate in the federal- and state-regulated marketplaces
CONSUMERS & PATIENTS
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Protection from untested, potent intoxicants with unknown health impacts
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Clear product labeling and accurate dosing information
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Proper age verification to prevent youth access
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Accountability when products cause harm
LEGAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY
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Fair competition without undercutting from unregulated products
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Recognition for businesses that follow safety and labor standards
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Protection for cannabis farmers and manufacturers
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Support for a sustainable regulated marketplace
CALIFORNIA
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Honoring voters' intent that intoxicating products be sold through the regulated cannabis system
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Collecting appropriate tax revenue for community investment
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Supporting legitimate businesses and union jobs
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Preventing a new synthetic drug crisis