SB358

Senate Bill 358 seeks to regulate and prohibit the production and sale of intoxicating substances derived from industrial hemp in Arkansas. The bill amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to classify various forms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—specifically including Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10—as Schedule VI controlled substances. It establishes a regulatory framework for 'hemp-derived products,' requiring permits and oversight from Arkansas Tobacco Control. The legislation distinguishes between industrial hemp authorized for agricultural and construction uses and synthetic, psychoactive hemp-derived substances intended for human consumption. It mandates testing by approved laboratories for products containing more than 0.3% THC and prohibits the sale of these products to individuals under 21. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon becoming law.