Bill > H4507

This bill aims to expand the legal status and regulation of hemp and cannabis-derived products in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Adding hemp as an agricultural commodity under Chapter 61A of the state's General Laws. 2. Defining "cannabidiol" (CBD) and "hemp" in state law, with hemp considered an agricultural product regardless of THC concentration. 3. Granting the Cannabis Control Commission new regulatory authority over CBD in food products and collaboration with other agencies on pesticide use. 4. Establishing a licensing and inspection program for hemp cultivation, processing, and research under the Department of Agricultural Resources. 5. Allowing the sale of hemp and hemp-derived products, including CBD, within the state and from other states/jurisdictions with USDA-approved hemp programs. 6. Authorizing the use of pesticides labeled for hemp on marijuana and marijuana products, in coordination with the Cannabis Control Commission. Overall, this bill seeks to integrate hemp and cannabis-derived products more fully into Massachusetts' agricultural and regulatory frameworks.