Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are moving forward with legislation designed to restrict intoxicating hemp-derived products such as delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC. While delta-9 THC remains a controlled substance, other psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp have been legally sold in Wisconsin through products like gummies, vapes, oils, and beverages. Lawmakers argue that the lack of regulation and age restrictions has fueled a surge of unregulated sales across the state. They cite a rise in delta-8 THC poisonings among children that have led to hospitalizations, as well as a spike in poison control calls and emergency room visits linked to hemp-derived cannabinoids. Instead, the bill is designed to ban intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids while allowing hemp cultivation for non-psychoactive uses.