Brian Riegel Warns Missouri Hemp Bill HB 2641 Could Force Manufacturing Out of State, Veto Push Intensifies

Hour 3, Segment 2 features Missouri Hemp Board member Brian Regal discussing proposed legislation HB 2641 that he says could severely restrict hemp production in Missouri by forcing manufacturing operations out of state while limiting in-state sales. Regal, who operates UR Lit Drinks under his South Point Hemp business in Union, argues the bill would benefit licensed marijuana operators while harming independent hemp producers and reducing economic opportunity in Missouri’s agricultural sector. He explains that hemp-derived products, including THC-infused beverages, are primarily used by adult consumers seeking alternatives to alcohol or for wellness purposes, and says proper regulation should mirror alcohol-style oversight rather than outright restriction. The segment also highlights tensions between hemp and marijuana industries over market control, packaging rules, and retail access, with Regal urging Governor Mike Parson to veto the legislation after thousands of public comments were delivered in opposition. Hashtags: #MissouriHemp #HB2641 #BrianRiegel #URLitDrinks #HempIndustry #MissouriPolitics #Agriculture #THCDrinks #SmallBusiness #GovernorParson #CannabisPolicy