Pritzker Threatens Executive Action Regulating Hemp if Legislature Won’t Act

Pritzker threatens executive action regulating hemp if legislature won’t act – Center Square

Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s advocated for new state laws to restrict the distribution of hemp infused drinks, gummies or candies.

Pritzker threatens executive action regulating hemp if legislature won’t act

(The Center Square) − After previous attempts were unsuccessful, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he may take executive action to address hemp regulations in the state if the legislature won’t act.

Gov. JB Pritzker warns he may take executive action to ban or regulate hemp products that get users high

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott don’t have much in common, but one shared policy may soon take effect in Illinois: a crackdown on intoxicating hemp products. Just as Abbott recently did in his state, Pritzker is threatening to use his executive authority to reign in the unregulated sales of hemp products containing delta-8, -9 and -10 THC, the cannabis component that gets users high. The move could alienate lawmakers on both…

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker warns he may take executive action to ban or regulate hemp products that get users high

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott don’t have much in common, but one shared policy may soon take effect in Illinois: a crackdown on intoxicating hemp products.

Illinois Governor Says ‘We Will Take Executive Action’ on Intoxicating Hemp Products

Gov. JB Pritzker said he will regulate hemp-derived cannabinoid products should state lawmakers and industry advocates remain 'unwilling.'