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DE SB266

Bill

Status

Passed

8/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Delcollo

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt policies and regulations permitting cultivation of industrial hemp when federal law allows cultivation beyond agricultural or academic research purposes.

  • Adds hemp to the definition of "grain" in Title 3, Chapter 16 to establish hemp as a regulated commodity subject to grain inspection standards.

  • Positions Delaware to immediately implement industrial hemp cultivation regulations upon repeal of federal restrictions on hemp production.

  • Requires a three-fifths vote in both chambers due to potential expansion of existing agricultural fees and regulations to hemp cultivation.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/26/2018

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