Illegal Hemp Enforcement

The regulations, which were adopted by CDPH and published on September 24, 2024, prohibit the marketing, offering for sale, or sale of industrial hemp products intended for human use (including food, beverages, and dietary supplements) that contain a detectable level of total THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids.

ABC informed licensees that they may not carry, market, or sell products that do not comply with the regulations. Businesses that fail to follow the law could face legal or administrative discipline, including loss of license.

ABC will continue to visit licensed locations throughout the state to enforce the new regulations and ensure illegal products are not being sold.

Illegal Hemp Enforcement Actions

Additional Resources

Licensees should be familiar with the new regulations and understand how to comply. Anyone interested in filing a complaint concerning illegal hemp products at an ABC-licensed location can visit ABC’s complaints page to file a Business Complaint.

For more information please review:

• Text of Approved Regulations
• ​​DPH-24-005E-Emergency Regulations for Serving Size, Age, and Intoxicating Cannabinoids for Industrial Hemp
• Industry Advisory: CDPH Emergency Regulation Concerning Hemp Products Now Effective
• Industry Advisory: CDPH Emergency Regulation Concerning Hemp Products