June 2025 – Regulatory Update by State
This month’s regulatory landscape for hemp beverages and edibles has seen significant legislative activities, with several states proposing changes that could impact market dynamics for products like 5mg/25mg THC drinks and 10mg/15mg THC gummies. Key developments include potential bans, easing of restrictions, and the formation of regulatory subcommittees.
⚖️ State-by-State Breakdown
Texas
- A bill to ban hemp beverages has passed and now awaits the Governor's decision.
- This could halt sales of all THC drink and gummy products in Texas, significantly impacting market access.
- The next steps involve urging the Governor to veto the bill and monitoring the Texas Hemp Business Council's letter-writing campaign.
Delaware
- Legislation is being revised that could potentially make hemp beverage regulations more favorable.
- If passed, this could ease regulations for 5mg/25mg THC drink products, improving market access for beverages like those offered by Little Rick.
Nevada
- A bill proposing a total THC ban was defeated; instead, a new advisory subcommittee on hemp products has been formed.
- This development allows the continuation of market presence for both drinks and gummies possibly under clearer regulations.
- Monitoring of Assembly Bill 76’s progress to the Governor's desk is ongoing.
Maine
- Pending legislation in Maine might enforce a 21-plus age limit and require child-resistant packaging, though drinks are exempted.
- THC drinks remain accessible without additional packaging constraints, but compliance for gummies will need to be ensured.
- Final legislative details are expected this week.
Massachusetts
- A bill permitting the sale of 5mg hemp beverages in liquor stores has been passed by the House.
- This opens a strong opportunity for market expansion in low-dose THC drinks.
- The progress of the bill through the Senate is being closely followed, with adjustments potentially on the horizon.
Ohio
- HB56 proposes setting a 5mg THC limit per drink among other restrictions.
- This regulation allows the marketing of 5mg drinks; however, higher doses and gummies may face significant constraints.
- Efforts are underway to work towards favorable amendments before a final agreement is reached in the legislative bodies.
What June 2025 Meant for Drinks vs Gummies
The clearest thread in June 2025 was that lawmakers were starting to treat drinks and gummies differently. In Maine, the pending 21-plus and child-resistant packaging rules exempted drinks, so THC drinks could stay on sale without new packaging while gummies would need extra compliance work. In Ohio, HB56’s proposed 5mg-per-drink limit would allow 5mg drinks to be marketed, while higher doses and gummies could face significant constraints.
So the same brand could find its drinks fine and its gummies squeezed in the same state, or its 5mg cans fine and its stronger cans restricted. For anyone stocking both formats, June was a reminder to check the rules product by product, not just brand by brand.
Why 5mg Drinks Kept Coming Up
Look across the states above and one dose appears again and again. Massachusetts’ House bill was about 5mg hemp beverages in liquor stores. Ohio’s proposal centered on a 5mg limit per drink. In both cases, a low, clearly labeled 5mg drink was the format the proposals made room for.
That matters if you run a liquor store, because a 5mg can is also the easiest starting point for customers who are new to THC. Our guide to the effects of a 5mg THC drink explains what most people feel at that dose.
None of this means a 5mg can was safe from every proposal, or that stronger drinks were finished everywhere. It means that, in June 2025, the low-dose can was the format most often written into the bills. If your shelf only has strong cans, that is worth thinking about.
What a Store Owner Could Do With This Update
- List what you stock by dose and format. Drinks and gummies, 5mg and higher. Proposals like the ones in Maine and Ohio landed differently on each.
- Check your state’s current rules, not June’s. Several bills above were waiting on a governor or a Senate. Find out how they ended before you reorder.
- Ask suppliers for lab results. A certificate of analysis (COA) shows the THC per can matches the label.
- Keep sales 21+. Little Rick drinks are for adults 21 and over only.
- Read the months around this one. The May 2025 update shows how several of these bills started, and the July 2025 update shows where they went next.
FAQ: June 2025 Update
Is this still the law in these states?
Treat it as history. This post describes bills and proposals as they stood in June 2025, and many were still pending. Check your state’s current rules for today’s answer.
Why were drinks exempt in Maine?
The update reports that the pending Maine legislation exempted drinks from its packaging rules. It does not explain lawmakers’ reasons, so we won’t guess.
Does Little Rick make 5mg drinks?
Yes. Our 5mg cans are our lightest THC drinks, and we also make stronger options for experienced adults 21+.
Conclusion: Stay tuned for future updates on these critical legislative movements that continue to shape the landscape for hemp-derived THC beverages and edibles.
Note: this post reflects the regulatory picture in June 2025. Rules have changed since, so always check your state’s current rules before you buy or stock hemp THC products.
