Bill > LB617

This bill adopts the Industrial Hemp Act in Nebraska. The key provisions include: - Establishing the Industrial Hemp Commission to promote research and development of industrial hemp production and commercial markets for hemp products in Nebraska. The Commission will oversee an industrial hemp research program, including demonstration plots grown by licensed growers. - Authorizing two types of licenses - an industrial hemp research program grower license and an industrial hemp grower license - and setting requirements for obtaining and maintaining these licenses. - Defining key terms like "industrial hemp," "certified seed," and "hemp products" and establishing testing criteria and protocols. - Allowing licensed industrial hemp growers to sell their hemp to businesses engaged in agribusiness or manufacturing of hemp products. - Creating the Industrial Hemp Program Fund to cover the costs of the Commission and the research program. - Establishing the membership and duties of the Industrial Hemp Commission, which will be housed in the Department of Agriculture. The bill aims to position Nebraska at the forefront of industrial hemp production, development, and commercialization, while ensuring compliance with relevant federal laws.

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