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Introduced
01/18/2017
01/18/2017
In Committee
01/21/2017
01/21/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL HEMP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE NEW MEXICO INDUSTRIAL HEMP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND; EXEMPTING INDUSTRIAL HEMP FROM THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Industrial Hemp Research and Development Program within the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, allowing persons and institutions of higher education to grow industrial hemp for the purpose of studying its growth, cultivation, and marketing. The bill exempts industrial hemp cultivation under this program from the state's Controlled Substances Act. It also creates the New Mexico Industrial Hemp Research and Development Fund to support the program, funded by fees, donations, and other revenue. The bill provides details on the program's administration, including rulemaking, permitting, inspection, and training for law enforcement.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
[LD 5] (Succeeding entries: H 144). (on 01/21/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=154&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0154.pdf |
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