Unregulated Cannabis Products Embargo
From
Bill Cromwell , Publisher
TheEditor
, Editor-in-Chief
Unregulated Cannabis Products Embargo
If you ’ ve followed the news for the last few months , you may be aware of Governor Parson ’ s Executive Order 24-10 aimed at combating the sale of dangerous unregulated psychoactive cannabis products beginning September 1 , which he announced at his August 1 press conference . However , on August 21 , Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft rejected Parson ’ s Executive Order , which would have banned the sale of “ unregulated psychoactive cannabis products ” and upended the state ’ s hemp industry . The Order also directed the Department of Health and Senior Services ( DHSS ) to classify unregulated psychoactive cannabis products as unapproved beginning September 1 . This was the second time that Ashcroft nixed emergency rules regarding hemp-derived cannabis products put forth by the Governor ’ s office , which may delay the effective date of the Order by six to eight months . The Secretary of State said Parson ’ s office did not provide the required legal justification for the emergency rule .
In response , Parson held another press conference on September 10 to further enforce Executive Order 24-10 , saying that with the help of the Attorney General ’ s Office ( AGO ), the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control ( ATC ), and the DHSS , a joint task force will combat the sale of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products deceptively marketed to children in Missouri .
Ultimately , under Executive Order 24-10 , Governor Parson directed the ATC to file an emergency rule to amend its regulations to prohibit unregulated psychoactive cannabis products from being sold at liquor-licensed facilities ( businesses holding liquor licenses –– gas stations , convenience stores , etc .). The state provided photo examples of unregulated intoxicating ( like Delta 8 ) candies that resemble Life Savers , Mike and Ikes , Airheads , and others . The packaging of the intoxicating candies , for the most part , mimic regular , uninfused candy . The DHSS and ATC will continue to embargo unregulated psychoactive cannabis food products being sold , manufactured , or delivered in Missouri that do not originate from an “ approved source ” according to state and federal law . However , there is no “ approved source ” currently . Perhaps the state could work with reputable sources like the Missouri Hemp Trade Association , a non-profit organization , to determine an “ approved source .”
The “ embargoed ” products sold by unregulated retailers most likely do not come from Missouri sources and could come from anywhere , such as California , Mexico , or even countries like China . Many of the packaging photo examples offered by the state of these candies do not even list where they are manufactured . Additionally , there is no ingredient labeling or way of knowing what is in them .
Bottom line : consumers should never , never , ever buy cannabis-related products outside of a state-licensed cannabis dispensary . Products sold at licensed dispensaries are strictly state-regulated and undergo stringent testing before being sold to consumers ages 21 and above . Consumers should also know that state law requires you to keep / store all cannabis products locked up and completely out of the reach of minors . You alone are responsible for every child within your home / property and what they can access .
The same goes for CBD-related products ; do not buy from gas stations or the like . Find reputable CBD stores , of which there are plenty in Missouri , that list complete laboratory test results about their products on their website or in-store and clearly list ingredients on the packaging .
MoCannTrade , a Missouri cannabis industry association , launched its Know Your Cannabis Campaign on September 17 to help consumers learn the difference between the safety of products purchased at licensed dispensaries and all other completely unregulated cannabis products . Learn more at https :// Knowyourcannabis . Org . See page 62 .
See Governor Parson ’ s press releases at https :// governor . mo . gov / press-releases / archive / 6 October 2024
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