Illinois Governor Pushes Lawmakers To Restrict Intoxicating Hemp Products [Video]

“This industry is selling hemp-derived products, such as Delta-8, and they’re using deceptive advertising tactics to market them directly to minors.”

By Kevin Bessler, The Center Square

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) is going after the hemp industry in Illinois.

A hemp regulation measure stalled at the Illinois State House is being highlighted by the governor. House Bill 4293 would regulate intoxicating hemp products similar to how legal cannabis is regulated, and would impose taxation and testing requirements.

Pritzker said the bill would also prohibit packaging designed to appeal to children.

“This industry is selling hemp-derived products, such as Delta-8, and they’re using deceptive advertising tactics to market them directly to minors,” said Pritzker.

Pritzker noted that over 9,000 cases of Delta-8 poisonings have been reported around the country since 2021.

“Much remains unknown regarding the impacts from these products, but we do know that youth are being exposed and reporting negative effects in our clinics and …