Colorado legislators seek to legalize hemp-derived THC beverages in traditional hospitality venues, such as bars and restaurants, despite ​​the impending federal ban.

A bill introduced in the state Legislature on April 16, Regulating Legal THC Beverages, proposes to allow selling THC drinks with low doses of cannabis for adults 21 and older – and outside of the state-regulated cannabis market.

How will THC hemp beverages be regulated in Colorado?

If passed, SB26-164 would allowlicensed alcohol establishments– including bars, restaurants,music venuesand liquor stores to obtain an additional license to serve hemp-derived beverages containing up to 10 milligrams of THC per serving.

These businesses will be prohibited from selling or allowing the use of cannabis.

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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Sunday reforming cannabis regulations and rebooting the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

Under the legislation, the current Cannabis Control Commission is dissolved immediately and reduced from five members to three, all of whom will be appointed by the governor. Healy now has 30 days to appoint a new commission, which has been riddled with infighting for years. The deadline for signing Healy’s bill, which lawmakers sent to her desk on April 9, expired Sunday. Healy’s office said they “have already begun the process of identifying commissioners.”

“The cannabis industry is an important part of the Massachusetts economy, supporting jobs and local businesses and bringing revenue to cities and towns,” Healy said in a Sunday news release. “It’s important that we do everything we can to make sure that this industry is set up for success and that we remain competitive in this fast-growing market.”

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