Marihuana: other; references to and regulation of industrial hemp under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act; amend. Amends secs. 3 & 8 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 & 333.27958). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0599'25
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Overview
This bill amends the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to specifically regulate industrial hemp. It clarifies definitions related to hemp, including THC concentration limits, and outlines rules for the cannabis regulatory agency to implement and administer these regulations. The bill also addresses licensing procedures, fees, safety standards, and record-keeping requirements for hemp businesses and establishes a process for the agency to potentially exclude certain tetrahydrocannabinols from the THC definition.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘industrial hemp’ based on THC concentration limits.
- Clarifies definitions related to cannabis, hemp, and related terms used in the Marihuana Act.
- Establishes rules for the cannabis regulatory agency to implement and administer hemp regulations.
- Outlines licensing procedures and requirements for hemp businesses.
- Specifies safety standards for cultivation, processing, and distribution of hemp.
- Addresses record-keeping and monitoring requirements for hemp businesses.
- Provides a process for the agency to exclude certain tetrahydrocannabinols from the THC definition.
- Creates a mechanism for qualifying Indian tribes to tax and regulate hemp sales on tribal lands.
Who is affected
- Hemp growers
- Hemp processors
- Cannabis regulatory agency
- Individuals involved in the hemp industry
- Consumers of hemp products
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