California updates industrial hemp law to comply with 2018 Farm Bill
CaliforniaIndustrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics October 14, 2019 MJ Shareholders 0
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to bring the state’s hemp laws into compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill.
The measure, which was signed Saturday and will take effect Jan. 1, updates the state’s definition of industrial hemp and terminology to match the federal language.
It also requires the California Department of Food and Agriculture to develop and submit a hemp regulation plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) before May 1, 2020.
The USDA has 60 days to approve or deny the plan, which can be resubmitted if changes are required.
Once the state plan is approved, California will adopt expanded registration and regulatory requirements for cultivators and implement consequences for rule violations.
Read the full text of the bill here.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
MJ Shareholders
MJShareholders.com is the largest dedicated financial network and leading corporate communications firm serving the legal cannabis industry. Our network aims to connect public marijuana companies with these focused cannabis audiences across the US and Canada that are critical for growth: Short and long term cannabis investors Active funding sources Mainstream media Business leaders Cannabis consumers
No comments so far.
Be first to leave comment below.