In 2013, SB50 became law, which authorized industrial hemp farming and production provided that Federal law authorized the same. As is being introduced in other states, a simple amendment to that legislation to remove such federal approval – will authorize hemp farming and production on a state level!
The Hemp Freedom Act would authorize farming, production and commerce of industrial hemp in the state, effectively nullifying the federal prohibition on the same. Your action is needed to move this legislation forward.
ACTION STEPS
1. Get the model legislation.
Download HERE
2. Contact your state representative. Strongly, but respectfully urge him or her to introduce and support this bill for your state.
Contact info here: http://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/
3. Contact your state senator. Strongly, but respectfully urge him or her to introduce and support this bill for your state.
Contact info here: http://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/
NOTE – If you have a rep and/or a senator that is hostile to the idea, contact a friendly legislator in a neighboring district and urge their action.
“I live in District ___, and my (REP/SENATOR) will not take action to support Industrial Hemp Farming. Can you help?”
4. Spread the word. Share this information widely by social media, email and more.
