An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the use of hemp in commercial animal feed.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to allow the use of hemp in commercial animal feed. It defines key terms like ‘commercial feed’ and ‘industrial hemp’ (specifically referencing a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit). The Department of Agriculture will be responsible for implementing the law and establishing recordkeeping requirements, while the Secretary will notify the Legislative Reference Bureau of any federal agency’s authority to regulate hemp.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘commercial feed’ to include hemp seed and hemp-derived substances.
- Specifies ‘industrial hemp’ as Cannabis sativa L. with a delta-9 THC concentration of 0.3% or less.
- Requires the Department of Agriculture to implement the chapter.
- Authorizes the Department to regulate labeling and testing of hemp in commercial feed.
- Establishes recordkeeping requirements for administering the law.
- Directs the Secretary to notify the Legislative Reference Bureau of federal agency authority.
- Sets a 60-day effective date for the act.
Who is affected
- Animal Feed Manufacturers
- Farmers and Livestock Producers
- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
- Pet Owners
- The Hemp Industry
Notable changes
- Creates a specific legal framework for using hemp seed and derived substances in animal feed.
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- Pn 1379 Html
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Primary sponsor
Judith Schwank
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