Ind. Code ch. 24-4-21

Ind. Code ch. 24-4-21
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Ind. Code § 24-4-21-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Certificate of analysis" means a certificate from an independent testing laboratory describing the results of the laboratory's testing of a sample. (2) "Independent testing laboratory" means a laboratory: (A) with respect to which no person having a direct or indirect interest in the laboratory also has a direct or indirect interest in a facility that: (i) processes, distributes, or sells low THC hemp extract, or a substantially similar substance in another jurisdiction; (ii) cultivates, processes, distributes, dispenses, or sells marijuana; or (iii) cultivates, processes, or distributes hemp; and (B) that is accredited as a testing laboratory to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 by a third party accrediting body such as the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) or Assured Calibration and Laboratory Accreditation Select Services (ACLASS). (3) "Low THC hemp extract" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1-27. As added by P.L.153-2018, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.23; P.L.186-2025, SEC.131.

Ind. Code § 24-4-21-2 Distribution generally

Sec. 2. A person may distribute low THC hemp extract in Indiana only if the product: (1) has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration or the federal Drug Enforcement Agency as a prescription or over the counter drug; or (2) meets the requirements of this chapter. As added by P.L.153-2018, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 24-4-21-3 Certificate of analysis

Sec. 3. A person may distribute low THC hemp extract in Indiana only if the distributor has a certificate of analysis prepared by an independent testing laboratory showing: (1) that the low THC hemp extract is the product of a batch tested by the independent testing laboratory; (2) that the independent testing laboratory determined that the batch contained not more than three-tenths percent (0.3%) total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), including precursors, by weight, based on the testing of a random sample of the batch; and (3) the cannabidiol percent present of the low THC hemp extract. As added by P.L.153-2018, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.190-2019, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 24-4-21-4 Packaging requirements

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), low THC hemp extract must be distributed in packaging that contains the following information: (1) A scannable bar code or QR code linked to a document that contains information with respect to the manufacture of the low THC hemp extract, including the: (A) batch identification number; (B) product name; (C) batch date; (D) expiration date, which must be not more than two (2) years from the date of manufacture; (E) batch size; (F) total quantity produced; (G) ingredients used, including the: (i) ingredient name; (ii) name of the company that manufactured the ingredient; (iii) company or product identification number or code, if applicable; and (iv) ingredient lot number; and (H) download link for a certificate of analysis for the low THC hemp extract. (2) The batch number. (3) The Internet address of a website to obtain batch information. (4) The expiration date. (5) The number of milligrams of low THC hemp extract. (6) The manufacturer. (7) The fact that the product contains not more than three-tenths percent (0.3%) total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), including precursors, by weight. (b) Before July 1, 2018, low THC hemp extract may be distributed in Indiana without having met the requirements described in subsection (a). As added by P.L.153-2018, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.242.

Ind. Code § 24-4-21-5 Violations

Sec. 5. This section applies after June 30, 2018. A person who distributes low THC hemp extract in violation of this chapter commits a Class B infraction. However, the offense is a Class A infraction if the person has a prior unrelated judgment for a violation of this chapter. These penalties are in addition to any criminal penalties that may be imposed for unlawful possession or distribution of a controlled substance. As added by P.L.153-2018, SEC.9.
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