After an initial defeat, a slight wording change allowed the sponsors of SB122 to bring it back before the Agriculture Committee, where it narrowly passed 6-5.

The bill spells out what qualifies as a "cannabis-infused beverage" and sets the limit on the level of cannabinoids a drink can contain to five milligrams.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A revised bill that would ban the sale of THC beverages in Kentucky is moving through the General Assembly after a committee meeting Wednesday evening, despite concerns over how the legislation could affect the burgeoning industry.

The bill passed earlier in the week with a late amendment to ban the sale of all hemp-derived beverages in Kentucky, but lawmakers dropped that provision on the Senate floor.

We are simply placing a moratorium on their sale until such time as we can establish robust regulations that protect Kentucky consumers.” By Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Kentucky lawmakers advanced a “shell” bill Wednesday evening to ban the sale of hemp-derived beverages in the state until summer of 2026,

State senators unexpectedly amended a hemp bill to ban beverages containing THC, which have risen in popularity.