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CT SB00598
Bill
Status
1/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Agriculture must submit a plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for approval under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 for hemp production in Connecticut.
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Upon USDA approval, the Commissioner shall adopt regulations establishing a licensing program for growing, cultivation, production, and processing of industrial hemp in the state.
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Regulations must establish license fees and include minimum requirements for tracking and inspection of hemp production properties, testing of plants and products, and disposal procedures for plants exceeding tetrahydrocannabinol limits.
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Regulations shall provide for license renewal, suspension, and revocation, with hearings required before the Commissioner suspends or revokes any license.
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Effective upon passage as a new section of Connecticut general statutes.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Submission Of A Plan For The Production Of Hemp In Connecticut.
Last Action
Moved to Foot of the Calendar, Senate
5/8/2019