Illinois Hemp Industry Group Urges Chicago City Council to Reject Proposed Hemp Product Ban (Chicago, IL) – A statewide hemp industry organization is urging Chicago aldermen to reject a proposed ordinance that would ban the sale of all hemp-derived cannabinoid products in the city.
The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association (ILHAA) is calling on members of the Chicago City Council to pursue regulatory measures rather than a full prohibition as the Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection prepares to consider the ban.
The proposed ordinance would bar licensed businesses—and their employees or agents—from possessing, selling or distributing any hemp-derived cannabinoid products on their premises. Violations could carry fines of $2,000 to $5,000 per day and could lead to license suspension or revocation.
“We all agree we need to establish responsible regulations to ensure these products do not end up in the hands of minors,” said Craig Katz, ILHAA board president. “Our members are working at the state and federal level to establish a regulatory framework to protect minors and ensure product safety. We can accomplish these goals while at the same time allowing our members to continue to provide their customers with the healthy alternatives they need.”
Katz urged hemp retailers and consumers to attend the Council committee hearing scheduled for 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 in Room 201A on the second floor of City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St.
“We need the people in our industry to show up and respectfully voice their opposition to a total ban,” Katz said. “It is imperative we send the message that our industry stands ready to support reforms and regulations and will work with the City Council to protect kids.”
Illinois Hemp Industry Group Urges Chicago City Council to Reject Proposed Hemp Product Ban
