SENATE HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE RESOLUTION No. 163

with committee amendments

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  NOVEMBER 14, 2019

      The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee reports favorably and with committee amendments Senate Resolution No. 163.

      This Senate Resolution respectfully urges the President and Congress of the United States to establish by way of legislation safe daily consumptions levels for cannabidiol.

      Cannabidiol is a chemical that is prevalent in products derived from the cannabis plant.  Unlike tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC), which is also prevalent in products derived from the cannabis plant, the use of cannabidiol does not cause the user to experience euphoric effects or feel “high.”  There is currently a lack of regulatory certainty and cohesion concerning cannabidiol products, which may have an adverse effect on the growth of the cannabidiol industry and create health risks for members of the public, who have access to a wide diversity of cannabidiol products but no guidance concerning appropriate consumption levels. 

      This resolution therefore respectfully urges that the President and Congress of the United States to adopt legislation providing guidance concerning safe daily consumption levels for cannabidiol.

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS:

      The committee amendments make various technical changes to clarify the intent of the resolution as articulated in the preamble and the operative provisions of the resolution.