MN HF230

Establishes industrial hemp as a regulated agricultural crop in Minnesota, defined as Cannabis sativa L. containing no greater than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Requires commercial industrial hemp growers to obtain a license from the commissioner of agriculture, including background investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and compliance with federal Drug Enforcement Administration requirements.

Creates an affirmative defense to marijuana possession charges if the defendant was growing licensed industrial hemp, holds valid federal controlled substances registration, and fully complied with all registration conditions.

Authorizes the commissioner to establish rules for supervising, inspecting, and testing industrial hemp production; assessing licensing and testing fees; and establishing an industrial hemp account in the state treasury.

Modifies the definition of marijuana to explicitly exclude industrial hemp and mature hemp stalks, fiber, oil, and sterilized seeds; excludes wild hemp grown under chapter 18K licensing from county eradication efforts.