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In a major move to protect consumer safety, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the shutdown of a Greeley-based hemp seller that was allegedly marketing and distributing high-potency THC products under the guise of legal hemp. The settlement follows a lawsuit filed in 2024 against Gee Distributors, operating as CBDDY, and its owner, Christopher Eoff.
According to the Attorney General’s office, CBDDY was selling products online—including THC-infused gummies, lollipops, and beverages—with THC concentrations far exceeding the federally legal limit for hemp. The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill legalized hemp with a THC concentration of no more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis. However, undercover investigators found that CBDDY's products contained THC levels up to 35 times the legal limit.
The Colorado Gazette reported that the firm falsely claimed its offerings were “100% compliant” with federal law. The products, sold under names like “Orange Cream” and “Wedding Cake,” were marketed as hemp but had intoxicating effects similar to marijuana, posing serious health risks to unsuspecting consumers.
The lawsuit also revealed that CBDDY had forged certificates of analysis for several products. These certificates were supposedly issued by a third-party lab that had in fact gone out of business—raising further concerns about the company's deceptive practices and lack of proper quality control.
Adding to the concerns, the Attorney General’s office alleged that CBDDY made unsupported health claims on its website, including claims that CBD could treat dementia and reduce the effects of concussions. The company also reportedly lacked adequate age-verification systems, potentially allowing minors to purchase potent THC products online.
As part of the legal settlement, Eoff and CBDDY are permanently barred from operating any cannabis-related business in Colorado. While the settlement includes an $820,000 fine, it has been suspended due to Eoff's filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Arkansas.
This enforcement action comes amid growing scrutiny of cannabis and hemp markets in Colorado, especially as more chemically synthesized THC products—often made from inexpensive hemp—enter the marketplace. State regulators have recently acknowledged the need for expanded off-the-shelf surveillance testing to protect public health.
The CBDDY case serves as a stark reminder that even in a state with a robust legal cannabis industry, consumer protection remains a critical challenge. Regulators are now taking stronger steps to close loopholes, enforce product safety standards, and ensure that companies cannot profit from misleading or dangerous practices.
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