Bill > SB0852

This bill creates a new industrial hemp program in Michigan. The key provisions are: - Establishes an industrial hemp program within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) that complies with federal law. - Requires individuals to register with MDARD before growing industrial hemp in the state and sets requirements for the registration process. - Authorizes MDARD to collect fees for registration and other program activities, and creates an industrial hemp fund to support the program. - Requires MDARD to sample and test industrial hemp crops for delta-9-THC levels prior to harvest to ensure compliance with the acceptable THC limit. - Outlines requirements for growers, including record-keeping, signage, and reporting, as well as prohibited activities. - Establishes a process for growers to appeal registration denials and for MDARD to suspend or revoke registrations for violations. - Provides for civil penalties for negligent violations and reporting of more serious violations to law enforcement. - Includes a section codifying emergency rules for the previous industrial hemp research and development program.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2020-SB-0852