The Montana Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit the sale of edible hemp products containing THC, advancing it through its second reading in a 45 to 5 vote.
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The measure, Senate Bill 375, now requires one more vote in the chamber before heading to the House for further consideration.
Sponsored by State Senator M. Noland, the bill would ban the sale of any edible hemp product containing total delta-9 THC unless authorized as a food or drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It defines “hemp products” as any postharvest hemp intended for consumption, smoking, vaping, or other forms of administration. The legislation explicitly excludes synthetic cannabinoids from its definition of hemp.
Supporters argue the bill is necessary to regulate THC-infused hemp products and prevent unregulated sales. Opponents, however, contend that it could harm businesses and restrict consumer access to legal hemp-derived products.
If enacted, the law would take effect immediately upon passage. The final Senate vote is expected soon before the bill moves to the House for further debate.
