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MA H4526
Relative to establishing a cannabis and hemp cultivation research center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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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 establishing a cannabis and hemp cultivation research center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Cannabis and Hemp Cultivation Research Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The center will provide research, technical support, and practical solutions regarding cannabis public policy and challenges within the hemp and marijuana industries. The center will facilitate public outreach and dialogue forums in Massachusetts to address issues such as preventing cross-pollination conflicts between outdoor grown industrial hemp and marijuana crops, assessing regionally appropriate cultivars, and confirming that hemp THC levels comply with federal and state requirements. The center will also establish an advisory committee of cannabis stakeholders, including farmers, to aid in the assessment of emerging issues. Within one year, the center will issue a report identifying challenges, practical solutions, and public policy recommendations to promote sustainable cultivation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Josh Cutler (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
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)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4526 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4526.pdf |
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