Relating to prohibiting the sale, delivery, or purchase of a consumable hemp product to or by a person younger than 21 years of age, the entry onto the premises of a retailer of consumable hemp products by a person younger than 21 years of age, and the employment by a retailer of consumable hemp products of a person younger than 21 years of age; creating criminal offenses.

HB 256 prohibits the sale, delivery, or purchase of consumable hemp products (like edibles or vape products) to or by anyone under 21 years old, bans minors from entering retail stores selling these products, and prevents retailers from employing people under 21. Retailers who sell to minors face a Class A misdemeanor, while minors attempting to buy these products can be charged with a Class C misdemeanor. The law requires retailers to verify customer age using valid ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, to avoid penalties. This applies directly to hemp retailers, their employees, and customers under 21.