Gavin Newsom “Disappointed” on Inaction on Hemp Bill 

Dear Client:  So far, the hemp industry has seen almost nothing but wins. While the d-9 industry largely counts the California legislature’s punting last week on a hemp bill that would ban sales of intoxicating hemp beverages in retail stores another win [see BBD 08-16-2024], it appears there’s still a long road ahead to get support from Gov. Gavin Newsom. (Recall, Newsom has raised concerns about youth access to hemp products.) In a statement to BBD on the Senate appropriations