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US HR4164

Industrial Hemp Water Rights Act


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Introduced
10/27/2017
In Committee
11/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Industrial Hemp Water Rights Act This bill specifies that the owner of an absolute or conditional water right (including a federally recognized tribe), or an entity that receives or distributes water contracted from the federal government, may, pursuant to applicable water law, use or sell the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp if the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp is otherwise authorized under the laws of the state or tribe in which the use occurs. The bill applies regardless of whether the water has passed through a federal water project.

AI Summary

This bill, the Industrial Hemp Water Rights Act, specifies that the owner of an absolute or conditional water right (including a federally recognized tribe), or an entity that receives or distributes water contracted from the federal government, may use or sell the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, as long as the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp is authorized under the laws of the state or tribe where the use occurs. This applies regardless of whether the water has passed through a federal water project.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 11/17/2017)

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