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MO HB170
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Paul Curtman
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AI Summary
- Defines "industrial hemp" as cannabis sativa plants with a cropwide average THC concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis, and explicitly excludes industrial hemp from the legal definition of "marijuana" and from Schedule I controlled substance listings
- Creates an industrial hemp agricultural pilot program administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, requiring growers and handlers to obtain licenses and agricultural hemp seed production permits, which are valid for three-year terms
- Requires license applicants to undergo fingerprint criminal history background checks and disqualifies anyone convicted of a felony in the preceding 10 years or anyone ever convicted of a felony drug offense
- Subjects growers and handlers to an electronic seed-to-sale plant monitoring system, crop inspections, and recordkeeping requirements, with the department authorized to detain, seize, or embargo any crop exceeding the 0.3% THC threshold
- Establishes penalties including civil fines of $2,500 to $50,000 for license/permit violations, a $500 administrative fine for growing without a license, and escalating fines of $1,000 per day for failure to obtain a license within 30 days
Legislative Description
Allows those licensed by the Department of Agriculture to grow, harvest, and cultivate industrial hemp
Last Action
Executive Session Held (S) - Voted do pass
4/24/2017
Committee Referrals
Rules - Legislative Oversight1/31/2017
Agriculture Policy1/12/2017
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