Three competing bills with proposals to regulate the hemp industry have been introduced in Missouri.
A proposal from state Rep. Barry Hovis, a Republican representing Missouri District 146, would regulate only hemp-derived beverages and establish the same three-tier distribution system long used by the state alcohol industry, according to the Missouri Independent newspaper.
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That bill is supported by the Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association and opposed by the Missouri Hemp Trade Association.
Another bill, sponsored by state Rep. Dave Hinman, a Republican representing Missouri District 103, would regulate beverages as well as impose guidelines for edibles, tinctures and vapes.
The hemp trade group believes both bills set THC potency caps that are too low.
In the final proposal, state Sen. Nick Schroer, a
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