Official announcements from the California government or Governor Gavin Newsom's office

Gov. Newsom Announces Emergency Rules to Ban THC-Containing Hemp Products to Protect Kids

Sep 6, 2024, 06:03 PM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced new emergency regulations to ban THC-containing hemp products, citing concerns over their intoxicating effects on children. The governor's action aims to address a regulatory loophole that has allowed these products to proliferate on grocery store shelves throughout the state. Newsom emphasized the importance of regulating the hemp industry rather than eliminating it. The emergency rules are intended to protect kids from harmful hemp products with any detectable amount of total THC.