Bill Summary: Raised Bill No. 452

• Aligns Connecticut's hemp program with federal law requirements under 7 USC 1639o by adopting federal definitions, standards, and regulatory procedures from 7 CFR 990

• Replaces "grower" and "processor" licenses with a unified "producer" license structure and changes licensing terms from biennial to triennial (3 years) for both producers and manufacturers

• Establishes separate regulatory oversight: Commissioner of Agriculture oversees hemp production and state plan compliance; Commissioner of Consumer Protection oversees manufacturer hemp products

• Increases license fees for producers ($450 for up to one acre plus $30 per additional acre, capped at $3,000) and manufacturers ($375 for license), changing application fees from $50 to $75

• Adds new definitions for "manufacturer hemp product" and "producer hemp product" to distinguish between products intended for human consumption (manufacturer) and raw hemp or animal feed products (producer)