US EditionUnited Center to Begin Offering THC Beverages From Brands Senorita, RYTHM
Hemp-derived THC drinks with 5 milligrams of THC will be sold to adults at United Center concerts despite a federal ban effective in November, raising enforcement questions.
- On February 4, the United Center will begin selling hemp-derived THC beverages to concertgoers 21+ at the Boys II Men, New Edition and Toni Braxton show, becoming the first major arena to do so.
- The hemp market traces to the 2018 Farm Bill, which allowed intoxicating derivatives, but President Donald Trump signed a federal prohibition last November banning products above.4 milligrams THC, effective later this year.
- All drinks carry 5 mg THC per serving, with Señorita and RYTHM offering flavors like Lime Jalapeño Margarita and Sativa Mandarin Orange at 24 points across the United Center.
- Local health incidents and official concern have surfaced alongside the sales plan, as the Congressional Research Service says enforcement is unclear, Chicago City Council exempted beverages despite banning some products, and some high school students required medical treatment.
- With alcohol consumption at an all-time low last year, venues offer hemp-derived THC drinks as alternatives, while retailers expanded sales at smoke shops and experts warn health effects remain unknown.
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