Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Comm. Ivan Capifali answers questions from Ald. Brendan Reilly (42) on Nov. 4, 2025. [Livestream]

Regulating hemp-derived products was once again the main topic of discussion at a City Council budget hearing Tuesday, as alderpeople hurled questions and raised concerns about the city’s plan to license and tax hemp products with Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) leadership.