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This bill amends provisions related to cannabis.
This bill:
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This bill would restructure how Utah regulates cannabis and hemp products, shifting oversight of the medical cannabis program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Agriculture and Food and moving control of the related enterprise fund to that department as well. It would rename the current cannabis licensing board to the "Specialized Product Authority Licensing Board," change its membership, and adjust its duties, including oversight of new hazardous-waste disposal rules for hemp and cannabinoid product waste. Hemp retailers would be required to check ID to confirm customers are at least 21 before selling THC-containing products, but would no longer be required to maintain video surveillance systems; licensed medical cannabis processors would be allowed to make and sell low-THC products (under 0.3% THC) without obtaining a separate hemp license. The bill would also let the state agency impose a fee on medical cannabis purchases to help fund enforcement of related laws, and it includes technical coordination language to align with two other bills moving through the legislature this session.
Current version: HB0389S04 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 27
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 11
House Floor Vote
Feb 19
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Feb 25
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 5
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 5
House Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 25
IntroductionJan 27
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 11
House Floor VoteFeb 19
Senate RulesMar 4
Senate CommitteeFeb 25
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 5
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 5
House ConcurrenceMar 5
Governor SignedMar 25
This bill amends provisions related to cannabis.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
This bill would restructure how Utah regulates cannabis and hemp products, shifting oversight of the medical cannabis program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Agriculture and Food and moving control of the related enterprise fund to that department as well. It would rename the current cannabis licensing board to the "Specialized Product Authority Licensing Board," change its membership, and adjust its duties, including oversight of new hazardous-waste disposal rules for hemp and cannabinoid product waste. Hemp retailers would be required to check ID to confirm customers are at least 21 before selling THC-containing products, but would no longer be required to maintain video surveillance systems; licensed medical cannabis processors would be allowed to make and sell low-THC products (under 0.3% THC) without obtaining a separate hemp license. The bill would also let the state agency impose a fee on medical cannabis purchases to help fund enforcement of related laws, and it includes technical coordination language to align with two other bills moving through the legislature this session.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM
