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Introduced
01/18/2017
01/18/2017
In Committee
02/03/2017
02/03/2017
Crossed Over
01/22/2017
01/22/2017
Passed
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
Dead
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF CHAPTER 76 NMSA 1978 TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT RULES FOR RESEARCH ON INDUSTRIAL HEMP; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW MEXICO INDUSTRIAL HEMP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, through the board of regents of New Mexico State University, to institute and administer an industrial hemp research and development program. The bill allows persons and institutions of higher education to grow industrial hemp for the purpose of studying its growth, cultivation, and marketing, or for any other purpose allowed by federal regulation or law. The bill also establishes a New Mexico Industrial Hemp Research and Development Fund to support the program's administration and activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
[LD 10] LAW WITHOUT SIGNATURE () Ch. . (on 01/26/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=144&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/final/HB0144.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0144.pdf |
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