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Introduced
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to hemp and hemp products in the commonwealth
AI Summary
This bill amends the laws in Massachusetts related to hemp and hemp products. It provides definitions for key terms like "cannabidiol" (CBD), "hemp", and "hemp products". The bill establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for the planting, growing, harvesting, processing, and research of industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity. It also allows for the sale of hemp and hemp products, including those containing CBD, within the Commonwealth, as long as they comply with federal THC limits. The bill grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to promulgate rules, conduct inspections, and impose fines for violations of the hemp-related provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (28)
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Mark Cusack (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
William Driscoll (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Sarah Peake (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4528 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4528.pdf |
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