The basic warning
When a rule removes a product from visible, inspectable, age-verified retail but does not reduce demand, some demand can move to channels that are harder for consumers, parents, and regulators to see.
The current facts
the official Bill 208 page lists no amendments, while the committee page lists no scheduled meeting and says written submissions are closed. That means the public still needs a clear statement of what evidence will decide the next step.
What consumers should look for
- A posted source-of-access analysis.
- An enforcement plan for illegal online sellers.
- Protection for adult consumers using regulated stores.
- School-prevention reporting that does not confuse possession with retail purchase source.