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Craig Katz, president of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, said the mayor’s decision reflects support for entrepreneurship and economic equity. #ordinance #hemp #chicago

Opponents of the ordinance say the ban on edible hemp products will have unintended consequences for people who rely on them for health and wellness purposes. #hehmp #citycouncil #regulation

Committee members have framed the move as a child-safety measure, but industry advocates say that explanation doesn’t align with the facts—or with years of prior requests from hemp businesses for age restrictions. #hemp #ban

Chicago’s proposed ordinance would prohibit the sale of all hemp-derived products citywide. On Wednesday, the City Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced the measure on a 10–6 vote, sending it to the full council for consideration. #prohibition #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. #hemp #ban

“We support Representative Ford’s continued leadership in providing a workable regulatory framework to protect kids and to expand equitable access within both Illinois’ hemp and cannabis industry,” said Justin Ward, President of ILHAA. #cannabis

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

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