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Introduced
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
In Committee
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/22/2020
07/22/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hemp farming, so as to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for compliance with federal laws and regulations; to provide for hemp nursery licensees; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for testing of hemp samples; to provide for destruction of noncompliant hemp; to provide for violations of the state hemp plan; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's hemp farming laws to provide definitions, penalties, and criminal background check requirements. It establishes licenses for hemp growers and processors, and permits colleges and universities to conduct hemp research. The bill also requires documentation for the transportation of hemp and hemp products, and outlines procedures for testing, crop destruction, and enforcement of the state's hemp plan. Overall, the bill aims to bring Georgia's hemp regulations in line with federal laws and USDA requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
John Corbett (R)*,
Robert Dickey (R)*,
Carl Gilliard (D)*,
Thomas McCall (R)*,
Jimmy Pruett (R)*,
Tyler Harper (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 07/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/194589.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/192334.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/192136.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/189913.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/188798.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/847 |
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