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THC Drinks Sneak Past Kansas Lawmakers!
TOPEKA, Kan. — While Kansas remains one of the few states without legalized medical or recreational marijuana, THC drinks have quietly entered the marketplace — creating confusion among lawmakers and law enforcement officials.
At a Thursday meeting of a joint legislative committee on security, the legality of THC drinks became a central topic. Robert Stuart, executive officer for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), told legislators that while marijuana remains illegal in Kansas, THC drinks are classified as hemp products under the 2018 federal Farm Bill. That law legalized cannabis plants containing no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by weight, allowing hemp-derived products to be sold.
Products made using hemp — including THC drinks — are often marketed as Delta-9 items. They contain a lower concentration of THC than marijuana, leading to milder effects.
Rep. Pat Proctor, a Republican from Leavenworth, asked Stuart whether Kansas should outlaw these beverages.
"Yes," Stuart replied, adding that the KBI's position would likely remain firm. "If it's intoxicating, it's damaging."
Under current law, THC drinks are restricted to adults 21 and older, similar to alcohol. Stuart said the situation is confusing for businesses and consumers alike.
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