HEMP BEVERAGE COMMISSION Senate SponsorsSen. Bill Cunningham 4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 235 ILCS 5/8-1235 ILCS 5/8-2from Ch. 43, par. 159235 ILCS 5/8-4from Ch. 43, par. 163235 ILCS 5/8-5from Ch. 43, par. 163a235 ILCS 5/8-6from Ch. 43, par. 163b235 ILCS 5/8-7from Ch. 43, par. 163c235 ILCS 5/8-9from Ch. 43, par. 163e235 ILCS 5/8-10from Ch. 43, par. 164235 ILCS 5/8-11from Ch. 43, par. 164 1/2235 ILCS 5/8-12from Ch. 43, par. 164 3/4235 ILCS 5/8-14from Ch. 43, par. 165a235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII heading new235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 1 heading new235 ILCS 5/13-101 new235 ILCS 5/13-105 new235 ILCS 5/13-1010 new235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 2 heading new235 ILCS 5/13-201 new235 ILCS 5/13-202 new235 ILCS 5/13-203 new235 ILCS 5/13-204 new235 ILCS 5/13-205 new235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 3 heading new235 ILCS 5/13-301 new235 ILCS 5/13-302 new235 ILCS 5/13-303 new235 ILCS 5/13-304 new235 ILCS 5/13-305 new235 ILCS 5/13-306 new235 ILCS 5/13-307 new235 ILCS 5/13-308 new235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 4 heading new235 ILCS 5/13-401 new235 ILCS 5/13-402 new235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 5 heading new235 ILCS 5/13-501 new235 ILCS 5/13-502 new235 ILCS 5/13-503 newAmends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Sets forth a tax upon the privilege of engaging in business as a hemp beverage manufacturer or as a hemp beverage importing distributor. Adds hemp beverages and hemp beverage manufacturers, hemp beverage distributors, hemp beverage importing distributors, and hemp beverage retailers to provisions concerning the taxation of alcoholic liquor. Creates the Hemp Beverage Commission as part of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hemp Beverage Commission. Establishes hemp beverage distributor registrations, hemp beverage importing distributor registrations, hemp beverage manufacturer registrations, hemp beverage non-resident dealer registrations, and hemp beverage retailer registrations. Sets forth provisions concerning fees for registration; registration issuance; and discipline of a registrant. Prohibits happy hours in connection with hemp beverages, the delivery of a hemp beverage in combination with an alcoholic beverage, the distribution or sale of intermediate hemp products to a person or entity that is not a hemp beverage manufacturer, and certain other practices. Provides that no hemp beverage may be given, sold, transferred, or delivered to any person under the age of 21. Provides that hemp beverages shall not contain a total THC concentration of greater than 10 milligrams in a container not less than 7.5 ounces and 60 milligrams of THC per package for products sold in multiple servings or units. Sets forth provisions concerning hemp beverage manufacturing, labeling, testing, and advertising. Specifies provisions of the Act that apply to hemp beverages and registrants. Preempts home rule authority to regulate hemp beverages and registrants under the Act. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective immediately. 2/5/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 2/5/2025SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 2/18/2025SenateAssigned to Executive 2/19/2025SenateTo Liquor 3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments