Arizona CBD Crackdown: Latest Updates (June 2025) скачать в хорошем качестве

Arizona CBD Crackdown: Latest Updates (June 2025)

Here’s What We Know (as of May 25th, 2025): • Attorney General Kris Mayes is targeting products and companies that utilize "hemp-synthesized intoxicants" • "hemp-synthesized intoxicants" are typically created from CBD Isolate (a compound that contains 0.00% THC and is 100% legal at the federal and state levels) • Enforcement began on April 24th, 2025 and currently targets products like: Edibles, Gummies, Vapes, Beverages, and Flower containing THC • Retailers found out of compliance can face fines of up to $20,000 per item and possible felony charges for violating this enforcement • Most retailers have removed all hemp products due to fear of unclear enforcement boundaries • A court hearing was held May 9, but no ruling has been announced yet No future court dates have been confirmed publicly What Happened? On March 24th, 2025 Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes put out a press release warning retailers and law enforcement about illegal THC product sales. Her office declared that THC-infused products, even those derived from hemp, cannot be sold by unlicensed retailers. Retailers were provided one month to clear their stores of remaining inventories and enforcement began on April 24th along with widespread confusion from CBD consumers and CBD retailers alike. What is the Cost of Non-Compliance? Retailers found out of compliance can face fines of up to $20,000 per item and possible felony charges for violating this enforcement, making this a very delicate issue for thousands of small business owners who supplement store sales with THC-infused products. Going Beyond the Press Release - Into the Actual Letters Sent Out As mentioned above, on March 24th a press release was issued by Attorney General Kris Mayes. Also on March 24th, two separate letters were distributed across the state to AZ law enforcement and AZ product retailers. These letters gave retailers until April 24th (1 month) to get rid of the products they were selling and informed law enforcement agencies to wait until April 24th to begin enforcement. Digging Deeper When reviewing the wording of the official letters, you will find the term "hemp-synthesized intoxicants" is used in both letters - not a single mention of "CBD" in either document. Similarly, in the March 24th press release there is only one mention of the word "hemp" (which is in the context of "hemp-synthesized intoxicants" and the term "CBD" is not mentioned at all). What Could This Mean? It seems reasonable, based on the data provided - that Mayes and her office are targeting very specific products, referred to as "hemp-synthesized intoxicants". But what are "hemp-synthesized intoxicants"? hemp-synthesized intoxicants - Are psychoactive cannabinoids (e.g. delta-8, delta-9) which can be created in a lab by means such as extreme heating or by creating unnatural chemical reactions that utilize industrial acids such as Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄) - Battery Acid and Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) - commonly used in industrial cleaning agents. Additionally, the chemical conversion process can lead to a final product that contains unknown chemicals and contaminants that could be unsafe for human or animal consumption. A Conservative Observation Based on the information provided, the resounding message from all of the materials, is that the sale of psychoactive, intoxicating products should only be facilitated in state approved, compliant Marijuana Dispensaries (in accordance with with the voters asked for when passing Prop 207). How are Retailers Reacting? Out of caution, many Arizona retailers have removed all CBD products from their shelves — even those that are THC-free — while they await legal clarity. This reaction stems from fear of being swept into the enforcement due to vague interpretations of what constitutes a “THC product.” This disconnect has left (what we estimate, based on our data to be) thousands and thousands of Arizonans without access to crucial products that they depend on and that have been readily available through local retail channels up until last month. Moving Forward This Could Be a Good Thing The current situation, while not ideal - provides the state of Arizona an opportunity to create clear guidelines that differentiate products into distinct categories. For Example: Legitimate Compliant CBD, Legitimate Compliant THC and Illegal Unsafe Drugs. Read the full article on CBD Marketer: https://cbdmarketer.com/arizona-cbd-c...