Virginia Reports 20% Decline In Cannabis-Related Pediatric Emergency Visits After State Enacts More Stringent Regulations On Retail Sales

Cannabis-related pediatric emergency department visits in Virginia declined by 21.5% in the first six months after the state implemented regulations on the production, sale, and potency of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in commercial hemp products or cannabidiol (CBD) extracts. The law went into effect on July 1, 2023. The law set health and safety standards, and requires that such products have clear labels that disclose the ingredients. During the second half of 2022, there were 1,307 cannabis-related pediatric emergency department visits, which increased by 10% to 1,429 visits during the first half of 2023. After the . . .