Apoyamos la regulación. Nos oponemos a la destrucción disfrazada de regulación.

Dear Representative [LAST NAME],

I am a North Carolina resident and constituent asking you to oppose adoption of the current HB 328 conference report.

I support responsible regulation of hemp-derived products. I support restricting intoxicating products to adults 21 and older, independent product testing, licensing, accurate labeling, child-resistant packaging, responsible manufacturing standards and meaningful enforcement against businesses that sell to minors or endanger consumers.

However, the current HB 328 conference proposal goes far beyond consumer protection.

It would define a prohibited finished hemp-derived consumable product as one containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC in the entire container. That threshold would function as near-prohibition for much of North Carolina's current lawful hemp market rather than creating a responsible regulatory system.

The economic consequences could be severe. Whitney Economics estimates that North Carolina's hemp-derived cannabinoid industry supports approximately 16,149 jobs, pays approximately $702.5 million in wages, generates approximately $3.2 billion in business revenue, and contributes an estimated $87.8 million in annual retail sales-tax revenue. Highly restrictive policies are projected to put thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in statewide economic activity at risk.

North Carolina can protect children and consumers without eliminating responsible farmers, manufacturers, laboratories, retailers and small businesses.

Please:
Vote NO on the current HB 328 conference report.
Do not support the 0.4-milligram-total-THC-per-container threshold.
Bring farmers, manufacturers, laboratories, retailers, health professionals, attorneys, consumers and public-safety representatives together to develop a comprehensive regulated-market alternative.
Support enforceable rules based on adult-only access, testing, licensing, safe packaging, truthful labeling and penalties for bad actors.

We support regulation. We oppose destruction disguised as regulation.

Please let me know where you stand on the current HB 328 conference report.

Sincerely,
[YOUR FULL NAME]
[YOUR HOME ADDRESS OR CITY AND ZIP CODE]
[YOUR PHONE NUMBER]
[YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]

Subject: Vote NO on the Current HB 328 Conference Report

Dear Representative [LAST NAME],

As your constituent, I am asking you to vote NO on the current HB 328 conference report.

I support 21-and-older access, licensing, independent testing, accurate labeling, child-resistant packaging and strong enforcement. However, the proposal's 0.4-milligram-total-THC-per-container limit would function as near-prohibition and threaten lawful North Carolina farmers, manufacturers, retailers, workers and consumers.

North Carolina's hemp-derived cannabinoid industry supports an estimated 16,149 jobs, $702.5 million in wages and $3.2 billion in business revenue.

Please reject the current conference report and support a comprehensive regulated-market alternative.

We support regulation. We oppose destruction disguised as regulation.

Sincerely,
[NAME]
[ADDRESS OR CITY AND ZIP]

Hello, my name is [NAME], and I live in [CITY OR COUNTY]. I am calling to ask Representative [NAME] to vote no on the current HB 328 conference report.

I support responsible hemp regulation, including 21-and-older access, testing, licensing, safe packaging, accurate labels and strong enforcement.

I oppose the 0.4-milligram-total-THC-per-container threshold because it would function as near-prohibition and threaten thousands of North Carolina jobs and responsible businesses.

Please reject the current conference report and support a comprehensive regulatory alternative. May I have the representative's position on HB 328?

I am a constituent asking Representative [NAME] to vote no on the current HB 328 conference report. We support responsible regulation, but we oppose the 0.4-milligram-per-container threshold that would eliminate much of North Carolina's lawful hemp market. Please support 21-plus access, testing, licensing, safe packaging and enforcement instead. My name is [NAME], and my telephone number is [NUMBER].