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Montgomery County DA charges 46 businesses with illegal THC sales
Montgomery County DA charges 46 businesses with selling illegal THC products.
In brief
Montgomery County DA charges 46 businesses with selling illegal THC products. Montgomery County DA charges 46 businesses with selling illegal THC products, risking fines or license loss under state law. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Montgomery County DA charges 46 businesses
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office filed charges against 46 businesses accused of selling illegal THC products on Thursday.
Businesses face fines or license loss
Businesses could face fines or lose their licenses if they don't comply with Pennsylvania state law.
46 stores across 26 townships
Undercover officers bought illegal THC products at 46 stores spanning 26 townships in Montgomery County.
DA warns of criminal prosecution
District Attorney Kevin Steele said businesses ignoring warnings could face criminal prosecutions.
Products marketed to children
Some products had packaging designed to appeal to kids and contained THC naturally found in marijuana.
THC levels up to 2,000 milligrams
The grand jury report found products with THC concentrations up to 2,000 milligrams.
Misinformation about legality
Steele said businesses rely on manufacturers to determine what is legal, but lab documents contained false information.
DA's stance on THC sales
The DA's office states selling THC in any form is illegal except for regulated medical marijuana products.
Businesses must remove illegal products
Businesses must remove illegal products from stores or face upgraded charges.
DA emphasizes compliance
Steele said the charges are not anti-business but require compliance with Pennsylvania law.
The headline
Montgomery County DA charges 46 businesses with selling illegal THC products, risking fines or license loss under state law.
