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AK HB325
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin McCabe
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AI Summary
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Expands approved hemp seed sources to include federally certified programs and third-party certifiers without requiring state grow-out trials, and allows independently accredited laboratories for THC testing
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Creates tiered grower categories including a "micro-grower" classification (under 1/4 acre or fewer than 200 plants) with scaled fees, reporting, and inspection requirements
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Allows growers to retain and remediate hemp testing between 0.3% and 1.0% THC for nonintoxicating industrial use before mandatory destruction; only hemp over 1.0% THC requires immediate destruction
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Eliminates in-state transportation permits between registered parties when shipments include a certificate of analysis, and extends harvest window to 30 days after sample collection
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Removes felony conviction disqualification for registration applicants and establishes corrective-action-plan procedures that prioritize compliance over immediate penalties
Legislative Description
Industrial Hemp
Agriculture
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
2/23/2026