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DE HB385

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

David Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Industrial Hemp Research Act" as a new chapter in Delaware Code Title 3
  • Defines industrial hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis
  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research purposes
  • Allows the Department to certify Delaware higher education institutions to grow industrial hemp for research, requiring submission of location, research plan, and supervising employee name
  • Directs the Department of Agriculture to maintain a list of certified institutions and promulgate necessary rules and regulations

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Industrial Hemp.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/29/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/5/2014

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