IL HB2668

Authorizes public universities in Illinois to conduct research on the feasibility and desirability of industrial hemp production, with authority expiring January 1, 2019 and subject to renewal.

Defines industrial hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis, grown in compliance with federal and state licensing conditions.

Requires research to analyze soils, growing conditions, seed varieties, harvest methods, market economics, environmental benefits, and potential law enforcement impacts, with universities reporting findings to the General Assembly by January 1, 2017.

Mandates that universities obtain all necessary federal and state permits before importing non-sterilized industrial hemp seeds capable of germination into Illinois.

Amends the Cannabis Control Act and Cannabis and Controlled Substances Tort Claims Act to exclude industrial hemp authorized under the Industrial Hemp Research Act from cannabis definitions.