Beer Institute Establishes Guiding Principles on Intoxicating Hemp and Cannabis Products

WASHINGTON-Today, the Beer Institute, the oldest national trade organization representing the beer industry, unveiled guiding principles to address the proliferation of largely unregulated intoxicating hemp and cannabis products. The beer industry believes that the decision to legalize these products should be made by American voters, state legislatures and federal policymakers. As policy discussions unfold, these principles will serve as a comprehensive framework addressing four key areas: revenue, regulation, responsibility and research.

For decades, America's brewers and beer importers have demonstrated their commitment to fostering a culture of moderation and the responsible consumption of our products, all within a robust regulatory and taxation system," said Brian Crawford, president and CEO of the Beer Institute. "The current patchwork of intoxicating hemp and cannabis laws and regulations do not meet the same standards to which the beer industry willingly adheres.

If these products are legalized, the Beer Institute believes that policymakers should implement appropriate regulatory frameworks at the state and federal levels that inform and protect consumers and ensure intoxicating hemp and cannabis products are marketed, sold and consumed responsibly. The Beer Institute's principles provide a comprehensive path to inform policymakers about safe consumption, differentiated taxation, consumer protection and the vital need for more thorough research.

For more information on the Beer Institute's principles on intoxicating hemp and cannabis, click here.

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