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MS SB2738
Bill
AI Summary
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Defines industrial hemp as Cannabis Sativa L. with a Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry-weight basis.
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Directs the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce to ensure inclusion of minority and socially disadvantaged farmers in the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of industrial hemp regulations, policies, and programs.
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Requires the Department of Agriculture and Commerce to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2021, detailing efforts to serve minority and socially disadvantaged industrial hemp farmers and providing recommendations for improvement.
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Takes effect July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Industrial hemp growth and processing; include minority farmers in policies and regulations.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020