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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
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; 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 to adopt rules for research on industrial hemp, which is defined as the plant Cannabis sativa L. containing no more than 0.3% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on a dry weight basis. The bill establishes the New Mexico Industrial Hemp Research and Development Fund to support related programs. It also amends the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp cultivated by qualified entities pursuant to the department's rules.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
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=280&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0280.pdf |
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