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By restricting the regulation to only beverages, this bill neglects the many other hemp-derived products available to consumers, creating an inconsistent regulatory framework across the industry. #hemp

Federally legal hemp products include cosmetics, personal care products, dietary supplements or food intended for human or animal consumption, health and wellness products for pain relief and stress management, cloth, cordage, fiber, fuel, paint, paper, particleboard, and any product containing one or more cannabinoids derived from hemp, including cannabidiol. #hemp

We stand ready and eager to collaborate with lawmakers and stakeholders to develop a regulatory framework that considers everyone. #regulation

The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association (ILHAA) has brought attention to the profound impact of this bill, shedding light on the untold stories of hemp business owners and consumers who have been directly affected by this legislative threat. #bill

At a news conference in Chicago, Pritzker said in the short time since both the state and federal governments legalized hemp production, a new industry has emerged in which chemicals are extracted from hemp plants to produce intoxicating and potentially dangerous products that are currently unregulated. #bill

The state’s inaction on delta-8 is an insult to the thousands of dollars and years of work that some business operators have put into trying to get their businesses off the ground. #delta8

Brought to Chicago by Traci Quinn, CEO of Pink Hats Construction and Development Group, and Katharine Thomas, CEO of Eleven 11 Farms, these women aim to provide sustainable, eco-friendly construction options to underserved communities in Chicago. #hempcrete