Statewide Iowa (RI) – Dozens of stores, breweries and other Iowa merchants that sell products containing THC may face closure as the bill President Trump signed to end the federal government shutdown included an amendment to cap THC sales.
That part of the law won’t take effect for a year, and merchants hope to sway Congress to change it before then.
During a conference call with Iowa reporters Friday, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley was asked if he’d consider reversing the restrictions.
The law caps the amount of THC to less than a half milligram per container for hemp products, while current Iowa law allows up to 10 milligrams of THC per container.
Grassley says stores will have a year to clear out the more potent items.
At least one Iowa merchant strongly disagrees. Ashley Lambson, founder of The Happy Can in Urbandale, tells Iowa Public Radio the new restrictions would “wipe out everything,” including ointments, gummies, chocolates, and beverages.
Grassley, a Republican, says the more powerful products need to be taken off the shelves.
Several Iowa companies make cannabis-infused beverages, including Toppling Goliath Brewing Company in Decorah and Des Moines-based Climbing Kites.
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