Bill > HB5042

This bill amends the Industrial Hemp Growers Act to update several provisions related to industrial hemp cultivation and regulation. The bill primarily removes references to the Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, which appears to have been repealed or consolidated. Key changes include modifying definitions in Section 103, such as adjusting the definition of "grow" and removing references to processor-handlers from previous legislation. In Section 211, the bill maintains the existing registration process for industrial hemp growers, including renewal procedures and personal information disclosure rules. Section 303 continues to outline prohibitions for growers, such as not growing hemp in dwellings, not selling viable plants or seeds, and only selling raw hemp to licensed processors. Section 307 updates the record-keeping requirements for sales of raw industrial hemp, removing references to the previous research and development act. The bill includes a tie-bar provision, meaning it will only take effect if a companion bill is also enacted. These changes appear to streamline and update the regulatory framework for industrial hemp cultivation in Michigan, primarily by removing outdated references and aligning the law with current licensing and processing standards.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5042