Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.

The can container requirement in subsection b(1)(a) was narrowed: the per-serving THC limit (not more than five milligrams per serving) was deleted, leaving only the per-can limit of not more than 10 milligrams of total THC per can.

The introductory bracketed language in subsection b(1) that restated the THC limits ('may not contain more than 5 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per serving or not more than 10 milligrams of total tetrahydrocannabinol per container') was removed, simplifying the reference to the sub-parts.

Subsection c broadened the non-conformity language from 'without a certificate of analysis or in excess of the milligram limitations established in paragraph (2)' to 'without a certificate of analysis or not in conformity with paragraph (1) of subsection b,' making the enforcement trigger more general.

The entire explanatory statement section was removed from the bill text. This statement had described the bill's policy effects including extending deadlines from May 31, 2026 to November 13, 2026, repealing display restrictions for ABC licensees, requiring segregation of hemp beverages, allowing a 10 percent margin of error in lab testing, expanding bar sales eligibility, and a medical cannabis co-location provision.

Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (District 22) was added as a sponsor and Assemblyman Sampson was added as a co-sponsor.