Tagged With: Commerce
Arizona: Legislation Pending To Permit Commerce In Industrial Hemp
Legislation is pending, SB 1337, to permit for the licensed production of industrial hemp. The proposal redefines hemp as a legal agricultural product and finds, “[T]he development and use of industrial hemp can improve the economy.” It adds, “The purpose of the [legislation] is to promote the economy and agriculture in this state by allowing … Continue reading
Connecticut: Senate President Pro Tem Introduces Measure To Regulate Cannabis Possession and Commerce
Senate legislation has been prefiled for the 2017 legislative session to regulate the personal use and retail sale of marijuana by adults. Proposed bill 339 seeks to establish regulations regarding the licensed production and sale of cannabis. Additional legislation specific to regulating the adult use of marijuana is also expected to be introduced soon in … Continue reading
Illinois: No Action Taken On Measure To Promote Hemp Commerce
Lawmakers chose not to act on legislation to expand Illinois hemp law to promote hemp-related commerce this legislative session. Senate Bill 2406 would have redefined cannabis under the criminal code so that it excludes strains possessing less than one percent THC. The act also sought to establish regulations for the Department of Agriculture to license persons “desiring … Continue reading
Connecticut: Lawmakers Table Measures To Regulate Cannabis Possession and Commerce
Two separate House bills were introduced this session to regulate the personal use and retail sale of marijuana by adults. Proposed Bill 5209, reintroduced by Rep. Juan Candelaria and colleagues, sought to establish regulations regarding the adult possession, licensed production and sale of cannabis. A separate, more detailed measure, proposed bill 5236, similarly sought to permit … Continue reading
Massachusetts: Lawmakers Fail To Act On Measure To Regulate Hemp Commerce
Lawmakers failed to act this session on legislation, House Bill 773, to regulate the cultivation and promotion of industrial hemp. The legislation would have established policies and procedures to allow for the commercial cultivation of industrial hemp if/when federal law permits such activity. Members of Congress have previously approved language in the omnibus federal Farm … Continue reading
