MI HB6330

Establishes an industrial hemp licensing and registration program administered by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, requiring growers to register and processor-handlers to obtain licenses before operating in Michigan.

Creates two funds: an Industrial Hemp Research and Development Fund for research grants to colleges and universities, and an Industrial Hemp Licensing and Registration Fund supported by license fees and administrative fines.

Defines industrial hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with delta-9-THC concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis, with comprehensive regulations on growing, processing, handling, brokering, and marketing activities.

Imposes registration fees of $100 for growers and $1,350 for processor-handlers, with $50 site modification fees; establishes administrative fines ranging from $100-$2,000 depending on violation severity, plus investigation costs and double economic benefits gained.

Requires mandatory THC testing at least 15 days before harvest, allows the department to suspend registrations and licenses for violations, and bars revoked participants from the program for a minimum of 5 years; takes effect January 15, 2019.