Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) has sent several cease-and-desist letters to companies selling a hemp product called THCA flower that looks exactly like marijuana flower sold at dispensaries.
Bailey's letters threaten legal action, including injunctions, civil penalties and attorney's fees if the companies continue to sell the products.
"When purchasing products, Missourians deserve to know if they are being exposed to dangerous side effects like psychotic episodes, hallucinations or other life-threatening risks," said Attorney General Bailey in a statement to The Independent. "We have issued 18 cease and desist letters so far, and more are forthcoming."
Cannabis lobbyist Eapen Thampy said about a dozen smoke shops in St. Louis received the letters, and in some cases, THCA flower makes up 60 percent to 80 percent of the companies' inventories.
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