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LA HB330
LA HB330Creates the Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
In Committee
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Crossed Over
05/03/2022
05/03/2022
Passed
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/15/2022
06/15/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact Part VII of Chapter 10-A of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill creates the Louisiana Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Program. The key provisions include:
1. Establishing the Louisiana Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Advisory Board, which will be composed of 15 members representing various stakeholders in the industrial hemp industry, such as producers, processors, consumers, and industry associations. The board will advise the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry on the development and maintenance of the program.
2. Giving the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry the authority to adopt rules and regulations to administer the program, and to enter into contracts or agreements for advertising, education, marketing, promotion, research, or services related to industrial hemp.
3. Allowing the Commissioner to accept and expend funds from various sources, such as gifts, contributions, donations, state appropriations, and federal grants, to achieve the purposes of the program, which include attracting new industrial hemp businesses, developing and promoting Louisiana industrial hemp brands, supporting research and educational programs, and enhancing public-use industrial hemp facilities.
4. Transferring the Louisiana Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Program to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
The bill aims to support the growth and development of the industrial hemp industry in Louisiana through enhanced research, education, promotion, facilities, and other related activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Travis Johnson (D)*,
Regina Barrow (D),
Joe Bouie (D),
Gary Carter (D),
Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D),
Fred Mills (R),
Ed Price (D),
Jeremy Stine (R),
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2022. (on 06/15/2022)
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