Despite warnings that the hemp industry would be decimated, the House Judiciary Committee passed a measure Wednesday that would put stricter regulations in place.
Sponsored by House Majority William Lamberth of Portland, House Bill 1376 would place the industry under the Alcoholic Beverage Commission instead of the Department of Agriculture and remove products from convenience and grocery stores. Only vape and liquor stores would be allowed to sell some hemp products.
The House bill is set to be heard next in the Commerce Committee where agreements with the industry could be reached.
"It does ban (derivatives) THCA and THCP. The reason for that is we have not legalized marijuana in this state," Lamberth said.
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