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The IHA and the USDA has designated Iowa’s department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS) as primarily responsible for regulating hemp production in cooperation with the department of public safety (DPS). The IHA defines a hemp product as derived from or made by processing hemp or parts of hemp.7).). §1639r), but the FDA has not adopted a comprehensive regulatory framework.14A). 156). HHS’s regulations include packaging and labeling requirements.12).12). _____ illegally produced hemp.13). The injunction could address either hemp or a hemp product. BILL’S PROVISIONS —— CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS (THC POTENCY). The bill authorizes HHS to adopt rules regulating the sale of consumable hemp products.7). BILL’S PROVISIONS —— CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS (PRESUMPTION OF GUILT FOR INHALATION OFFENSE).14A) for purposes of the criminal offense.14A). BILL’S PROVISIONS —— CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS (CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER).14C). The civil penalty cannot exceed $10,000, with each day of a violation constituting a separate offense. BILL’S PROVISIONS —— CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS (SALE TO MINORS —— CRIMINAL PENALTY AND SCHEDULED VIOLATION).14D). A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855.14E). The penalty is a scheduled violation. The first offense is subject to a scheduled fine of $75, the second offense is subject to a scheduled fine of $135, and the third and each subsequent offense is subject to a scheduled fine of $325.8C). In addition, the person subject to the violation may also be sentenced to perform a number of hours of community service; ranging from to hours depending upon the number of previous offenses committed.14F). BILL’S PROVISIONS —— CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS (CONFISCATION AND DISPOSAL).7).15A). BILL’S PROVISIONS —— CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS (REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES). The bill regulates persons engaged in the business of selling alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, or spirits) in this state, including under a license, permit, or certificate issued by the department of revenue (Code chapter 123). The bill prohibits such a person from manufacturing, selling, giving, importing, or otherwise supplying any alcoholic beverage containing tetrahydrocannabinol.91. _____ PROGRAM. The IHA provides for a negligent violation program (NVP) as set forth in the federal hemp law. The NVP applies to a qualifying person issued a license by DALS to produce hemp but who unintentionally violates the provisions of the IHA. The NVP allows a participating licensee to avoid a criminal offense or civil violation for producing, possessing, using, harvesting, handling, or distributing the plant cannabis.15). The bill eliminates the program.18).