Summary
New zoning and licensing rules treat hemp retailers like alcohol establishments under state HB 445, with distance buffers from schools and protected uses. Existing lawful CBD shops are grandfathered in — a relief to a local store owner who feared losing his livelihood.
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Last discussed Mar 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
No license fee can be charged under state law; existing businesses keep operating but must verify paperwork.
Existing CBD retailers keep their businesses; neighborhoods get distance buffers from schools.
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