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Introduced
01/25/2017
01/25/2017
In Committee
02/24/2017
02/24/2017
Crossed Over
02/06/2017
02/06/2017
Passed
03/01/2017
03/01/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2017
03/20/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to food and drugs; authorizing industrial hemp farming as specified; providing for hemp farming for research purposes; providing licensure requirements; authorizing enforcement and penalties; creating a misdemeanor; providing rulemaking authority; providing an affirmative defense for marihuana prosecutions as specified; and providing for effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes industrial hemp farming in Wyoming, subject to licensing requirements. It defines industrial hemp as the cannabis plant with no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), distinguishing it from marijuana. The bill establishes a licensing system, seed certification, and enforcement provisions, including penalties for violations. It also provides an affirmative defense against marijuana possession or cultivation charges if the hemp grown by the defendant had no more than 0.3% THC. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to operate the hemp program as an agricultural pilot program and seek federal registration to import industrial hemp seeds.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (14)
Jim Allen (R)*,
Mark Baker (R)*,
Eric Barlow (R)*,
Scott Clem (R)*,
John Eklund (R)*,
Marti Halverson (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Tyler Lindholm (R)*,
Carl Loucks (R)*,
Robert McKim (R)*,
Charles Pelkey (D)*,
Ogden Driskill (R),
Curt Meier (R),
Chris Rothfuss (D),
Last Action
Chapter No. 212 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 (on 03/20/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Digest/HB0230.pdf |
| BillText | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Enroll/HB0230.pdf |
| BillText | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Engross/HB0230.pdf |
| BillText | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Introduced/HB0230.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Fiscal/HB0230.pdf |
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