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Minnesota Hemp Association Calls for

Research and Regulation Amid Vaping Deaths

Association wants tighter regulation on who can get vaping products and more
information shared about their potential risk

Minneapolis, MN (September 13, 2019) – The Minnesota Hemp Association (MHA), a

501(c)(4) trade organization representing hemp farmers, processors, manufacturers, retailers,
distributors, and service providers, today called for more research, regulation, and
communication about vaping products following six deaths nationwide.

Although preliminary indicators in the vaping deaths and illnesses relate only to illegal products
containing THC and which may contain additives such as Vitamin E, the Minnesota Hemp
Association is calling for more research and regulation in the industry writ large to protect
consumers of any vaping product.

“The Minnesota Hemp Association wants to see smart, workable regulations put in place to
ensure products are adequately and accurately tested, consumers are informed, and children
and adolescents are protected,” said Joe Radinovich, MHA Executive Director.

“Adult consumers should be able to purchase and use products that have passed consistent
tests and are in line with responsible regulation,” Radinovich continued. “We’re calling on state
and federal agencies to provide guidance, research, and appropriate policies that inform and
protect consumers.”

Recommendations of the MHA include:

• A statewide ban on vaping products for individuals under the age of 21 unless under the
recommendation of a medical professional and purchased at a certified medical
cannabis dispensary
• Research into the health implications of vaping conducted at the state level
• Requirement that all vaping products undergo consistent, thorough, and standardized
testing to ensure retailers and consumers are aware of the complete contents of the
products they purchase and use
More information about the MN Hemp Association can be found on its website:
https://www.mnhempassociation.org.

Additional inquiries should be directed to Laura Monn Ginsburg, laura@bluntstrategies.com,

952.239.9150.

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